Running to the end of January

[skhill]

That's awesome, Oak!

And there's some runners in their early 50's who are scary fast around here. Maybe I'll speed up over the next 10-15 years....

[indigoiis]

Awesome, Oak! It must have been weird running on that track!

so, this week we had another snowstorm, so of course it messed up our usual training. Wednesday we ran on the road - 4 mile "tempo" run (just really a wake-up get moving run) and Thursday I did 3 miles on the treadmill at work, and like, six minutes (it took a LONG time for me to figure the machine out) on the stairmaster. Friday was off (I shoveled a lot this week so nothing was really "off").

But TODAY, I am so psyched. I did five miles really fast, with hills and all. I just pushed it hard. I figure, the only way to get past the discomfort of being out of breath is to occasionally be out of breath. It was hard, but it was good because I didn't die. I didn't even pass out. I just breathed really, really loudly. Five miles in 43:44 which i say yay for me. It ain't going to win any races any time soon, but it satisfied my soul.

[skhill]

Finally, I was able to do my long run outside this morning. It was a beautiful morning for a run, 30 F and only traces of snow left on the ground. My route took me across town to my old high school; it's like running back through time, going into my old stomping grounds like that...

Anyway, I went 12.25 miles, and the hardest part was making the turn that would get that last mile. Now it's off to enjoy a warm afternoon with a bike ride!

[indigoiis]

Ran 10 very scenic today. Warmish out (35?) and sunny - looked like Vermont, felt like Florida (I get hot easily, especially when overdressed.)

[GLC1968]

Great job, Oak!

I did 6.1 miles today. My longest run EVER...but not for long!

[Veronica]

You are so fast Oak!

I did 6.35 on Sunday. It was a bit epic in the beginning. Details are in my blog.


Veronica

[limewave]

Great job Oak!!!

Welp, I was supposed to run 8 miles yesterday. But a mile from home I accidentally hit "stop" on my garmin and didn't realize it. When I got home, it said I had only ran 7 miles. WT-hay? Out I went for another mile. When I finished the extra mile and looked at my garmin which was still stalled at 7, I realized my mistake. 9 miles for me.