Running

Aug 5, 2025 ∞

I was on the fence about doing this run in the morning vs holding off to do it later today. It wasn’t to bad out today and somehow there was a rainbow out this morning. Maybe good sign for the day? 🌈

A curved road bordered by lush green trees under a blue sky with scattered clouds and a faint rainbow.

Aug 4, 2025 ∞

Great way to start off a new week is to get some miles in before really hitting work hard today. The weather was OK, but I could tell there is still smoke in the air and it was very humid. It did rain a little bit and I think that helped things but who knows it was still pretty humid out. A straight, narrow dirt path is surrounded by lush, green trees that form a canopy overhead, creating a serene, tunnel-like effect in a wooded area.|354x266

Aug 1, 2025 ∞

Was able to get a longer run in this morning and in fact my son was going to join me for 3 of these miles but I got a text at 1 AM with him bailing. That is ok, I still kept with my own plan and the weather was not to bad out. Also, glad to hit double digits again.

Tranquil lake with a hazy sky during sunrise, surrounded by dense trees. The water reflects the soft sunlight, and a few buoys are visible in the distance.

A narrow dirt path winds through a lush, green forest, surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating dappled patterns on the ground.

Jul 30, 2025 ∞

Not sure if it was because of all the smoke in the air today or because it was a long day or maybe the last two days with longer runs. However, this run felt like more work than it should have for being short. I actually had thought of going a little longer but decided against it.

A lush, green wetland landscape with dense grass and a small tree on the right. The sky is overcast, creating a hazy, serene atmosphere in the background. Yes that is smoke in the air, not fog… 😶‍🌫️

Jul 29, 2025 ∞

The trail we wanted along the Minnesota river was washed out so we decided to take a tour around Shakopee and actually found a nice Greenway to run on after checking out Canterbury and an old Brick making site.

A paved path winds through a lush, green park with trees lining the sides. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm glow across the sky. Scenic Heights Park to Tahpah Park

Overgrown greenery partially conceals an old, crumbling brick wall with missing sections, suggesting decay and abandonment in a forest setting. Lime kiln from the Schroeder Brick & Lime

Jul 28, 2025 ∞

We are supposed to have a heat advisory later today so not as early as I should have done this run but still got it done in the AM today. Didn’t feel to bad at all after a weekend of traveling and not running.

A tranquil forest scene featuring a small stream flowing through lush greenery. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating dappled shadows on the water. A fallen tree lies across the stream, and rocks are scattered along the bank.

Jul 25, 2025 ∞

Had to take the hockey player to morning practice today so I figured I should get a run in as I will be in the car later today. I used ever minute I could not knowing if I will get another run in this week but the weather was already humid and the air quality was not great either.

A gravel path lined with lush, green trees on both sides, leading into the distance under a canopy of branches.

A narrow dirt path winding through a dense, green forest with tall trees and lush undergrowth, bathed in soft, dappled sunlight.

Jul 24, 2025 ∞

I had exactly 30 min to get this run in done before I needed to head down to watch day two of State Swimming for our youngest. Probably not the most ideal time to run due to the heat but I had a long afternoon/evening ahead of sitting.

A path leads to a small, shady tunnel under a road, surrounded by lush green grass and dense foliage.

Jul 22, 2025 ∞

I had to drop my Jeep off to get the screw pulled from the tire so I decided to just run home after. I am not sure I am glad I got this out of the way early today or not as it was pretty bad out even at 6:30am. I guess if anything I am thankful that I was “forced” to run as I needed to get home.

A serene wetland landscape with lush green vegetation and tall grasses bordering a narrow, algae-covered waterway under a cloudy sky. Distant treeline visible at the horizon.

Jul 21, 2025 ∞

Felt really good today on this very wet run as it rained the whole time. If it wasn’t for a meeting and picking up a kid from practice I might have just extended the millage on this one. Even with the rain it wasn’t bad outside.

A white egret stands on a black metal railing beside a wet road, with lush green trees in the background on a cloudy day.

Jul 20, 2025 ∞

My family keeps thinking I should take our younger but bigger dog for runs with me so I decided to give it a try again. About .4 miles in he just refused to go he was done. So we walked back to the house and then I went out and ran on my own. He was happy for a little bit of our run together.

A black dog with a short coat and a neon harness is being walked on a purple leash across a sunny, paved street. The grass and sidewalk are visible in the background.

Jul 18, 2025 ∞

Felt good today running and extended it as much as I could before having to pick our youngest up. It wasn’t bad out either but started to get warm when the sun wasn’t behind clouds but I will take this over the heat earlier in the week.

A dirt path stretches through a lush, green forest, with trees arching overhead and sunlight filtering through the leaves.|354x266

Jul 16, 2025 ∞

I had just enough time to get this run in before heading up to a swimming volunteer shift. It was really nice out tonight since it rained all day and was overcast for this run. I wish I could have gone longer but probably fine as the last block my ankle started to hurt slightly.

A serene lake with lily pads covering the water’s surface, surrounded by lush green trees under an overcast sky.

Jul 15, 2025 ∞

About a half mile into this run these dark sky just dumped rain on me for the next 3.5 miles. I kept going as I figured it would let up soon and at a minimum I would have been soaked that much from the heat and humidity anyway. It finally let up with 1 mile left just to make me get warm.

A tranquil lakeside scene at dusk with dark clouds overhead casting shadows on the water and grassy shoreline.

Jul 14, 2025 ∞

This was a warm one out today running around the streets and woods. Pretty much we tried to find some shade while out there today.

A dirt path winds through a lush, green forest with tall trees and dense foliage. Dappled sunlight filters through the canopy, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.

Jul 12, 2025 ∞

Since I was in Cedar Falls I decided to run around the University of Northern Iowa where I went to school in order to get a run in and see how things have changed. Such a blast to see again as it has been a while since I have been here.

Clock tower at the University of Northern Iowa, surrounded by green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

Jul 10, 2025 ∞

I decided to get this late night run in as I will be sitting for a lot of tomorrow. I actually thought it would have been cooler out tonight after I finished mowing now that the sun went down but I think with the rain today the humidity skyrocketed.

Dimly lit suburban street at night with a glowing streetlamp. Trees and houses line the road, casting shadows on the pavement.

Jul 9, 2025 ∞

Plan B for tonight we decided to goto a site I have been before and meandered around the historic trails at the old Bloomington Mill site. Had fun even though it was a lot of work. There is so many trails and old wooden steps into this valley that are no where on a map so you have to look closely.

A wooden bridge with metal railings stretches over a small stream. The bridge entrance is blocked with red netting and a “Bridge Closed” sign. Erosion is visible near the concrete base by the water. Surrounding the bridge are lush green trees and bushes. I am never a good rule follower so this might have said bridge closed but we still made it over and back.

A serene landscape of lush green fields and dense forests under a clear blue sky, with trees casting gentle shadows at the foreground edges. View from the top of the valley at one point

A small waterfall flows over a stone barrier into a calm river, surrounded by lush green trees and vegetation. A stone path with a fence is visible to the left, curving along the riverbank. Site of the old Historic Mill

Wooden steps descend through dense green foliage, bordered by a rustic wooden railing. Some steps that are kind of blocked off but not really blocked off 🤷‍♂️

A lush forest scene with tall trees, dense green foliage, and a dirt path winding through the undergrowth. A fallen tree trunk lies on the forest floor, surrounded by leaves and rich vegetation. Trust me this is a path to the bottom even though it just looks like dirt there are some rail road tie steps in there.

Jul 9, 2025 ∞

We decided to find a new location to connect some trails we had been on before only to run into a big road block that had us rethink for a Plan B.

A paved path winds through a lush, green park with tall trees on either side. The sky is clear and blue, and there’s a glimpse of a small body of water surrounded by grass. I am ok with some water but this was going to be way too much and too deep. I did get a lot closer to check.

Jul 8, 2025 ∞

Got out earlier today again which I am glad I did before my day took hold of me with other things. Weather to the side I felt good out there and had the time to go for a little longer run than originally planned.

A quiet, tree-lined suburban street curves gently to the left, bordered by lush greenery and a well-kept lawn. Quiet street that gave me some tree coverage from the sun.