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Running

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    Morning run and the weather felt great. Well the weather felt great but my legs were screaming at me. I probably shouldn’t have pushed it but the next 4 days are going to be cold and I wanted to get a mile builder.

    A snow-covered landscape features a fallen tree resting on the ground, with a vibrant sunset casting warm colors across a cloudy sky, silhouetting distant trees on the horizon.

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    So nice out today I ditched my outer shell jacket for this run. Didn’t have time for a super long one today which would have been nice but at the same point I was feeling tired so probably worked out for the best.

    Bare trees stand beside a snow-covered path, leading toward a frozen pond with reeds, set against a backdrop of distant woodland and a cloudy sky.

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    This run felt good today even though at the time I went out the clouds rolled in. I did come across this city water truck “smoothing” out this city ice rink. I always wondered how they resurfaced them.

    Truck smoothing ice on an outdoor rink surrounded by wooden barriers and snow, with leafless trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

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    It was not as cold out as I thought it was going to be which was a good thing as it was 0°F. It was good to get out for a run after a busy hockey tournament weekend.

    Snow-covered field stretches wide, bordered by a line of tall, bare trees under a bright blue sky. Shadows create soft patterns across the smooth, white surface.

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    I felt like I had to make a quick run along the water today. However, more sleep would have been better but after I woke up I could not fall back to sleep so i figured I would be productive. It would be interesting to hit this route sometime in the summer as I am sure it is a nice view then as well.

    Snow-covered rocks rest at the edge of a calm, icy lake, with a large city bridge and skyline visible under a cloudy sky in the distance.

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    Got these miles in before a turn in events today that had me driving to Duluth tonight. Glad I added the extra mile today as I was feeling good and in case I don’t get another run in I will be happy with what I have done this week.

    Bare trees stand silently near a frosty riverbank, under a cloudy sky, with the sun peeking through. The horizon is lined with distant, leafless woods.

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    Nothing special on this run today just getting some miles and thinking done. However, I happened to pull up the Training Today app and realized I had a 0 so maybe I should have taken a rest day.

    A long, empty road stretches into the distance under a cloudy sky, flanked by residential houses and leafless trees. The sun is visible, casting a soft light.

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    Good run to start the week off in between a bunch of meetings. Found another very nice ice rink along my meandering route as well. 🏒

    An outdoor ice rink surrounded by wooden boards is set on a frozen pond, with residential houses and leafless trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

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    Cold one out running today with temps low single digits in not only actual but feels like. Wanted to get some miles before the car trip to Iowa this afternoon.

    Leafless trees stand still, bordered by dry grass and a field extending into dense woods, under a clear blue sky.

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    Had the trail to myself on this New Year’s Day run. Good way to start 2025.

    Dirt path stretches forward, bordered by sparse snow and dry leaves, surrounded by leafless trees in a quiet forest setting under an overcast sky.

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    Figured I would do a short run today to round out the year. Felt good and not too bad outside either.

    Bare trees stand still in a winter forest, amidst fallen leaves and small patches of snow, framing a partially frozen pond in the background under a cloudy sky.

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    Short weather today as the temps hovered around 40°F. Felt good running out there but glad I avoided the trails as they for sure would have been muddy as you can see most of the snow has vanished.

    A field of dry grass stands still under a clear blue sky, bordered by distant trees and houses along the horizon, with a water tower visible in the background.

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    After a nice day off yesterday I decided to use today, of what could have been a work day, to get some fitness work in and meander around for some miles. Can’t complain in high 35°F weather today.

    A wooden footbridge crosses a small creek, surrounded by bare trees and ground blanketed in snow, creating a quiet, wintry forest scene.

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    New bridge on a random run today as I needed to go out and get some balloons. Felt good and meandered my way through the snow and trees.

    A snow-covered fallen branch arches over a narrow, winding path in a dense, leafless forest, creating a natural gateway amidst the wintry scenery.

    A snow-covered wooden bridge extends into a forest of bare trees under an overcast sky, creating a serene winter scene. Bright yellow warning stripes are visible on the bridge’s railings.

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    Very sluggish run today. Maybe having a couple extras days off this past weekend didn’t help, or it could be all the extra food and sweets.

    A snow-covered path extends into the distance, flanked by bare trees under a dim, overcast sky, creating a serene and quiet winter scene.

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    Had to drop a gift off at the school for my daughter’s teacher as she left it on the counter at home. I figured on my drive back since it was around lunch time it would be the perfect time to get a short run done in an area of streets I go by and never have done before. ✅

    Snow-covered path winds through a forest of bare trees. Sunlight filters through branches, creating a serene winter atmosphere.

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    How could I pass up this snow day run! My only regret was I decided to go trails and I realized that the boardwalk has some bumps so started to take it real slow as I was blazing my own trail through the woods.

    Snow-covered path extends through a field, bordered by brown grasses. Bare trees and overcast sky provide a wintry backdrop.

    Snow-covered path stretches into a forest, flanked by bare trees dusted with snow. Footprints trail along the path, highlighting solitude in a winter landscape.

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    After such a long day yesterday I really needed this run. It was cold out but I didn’t notice it one bit as I was all bundled up and just kept moving.

    A frozen creek winds through a field of dry, yellow grass, surrounded by bare trees under a cloudy sky.

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    After a long weekend away from home and no running it was good to find some time to get a run in today. The weather wasn’t too bad at all but a little slick on some sidewalks.

    A wooden boardwalk extends through a field of tall, dry grasses under an overcast sky, with a lone, leafless tree and distant tree line in the background.

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    As strange as this day started I still found 45 min for myself this morning to get a run in. I think I will be thanking myself for this as the weekend will be a long one.

    A snow-dusted path winds through leafless trees, with the sun shining brightly on the horizon, casting long shadows in a winter landscape.

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