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Running

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    I convinced my friend Joey to let me run with him for a while around Hyland so I could get some elevation today. We split off after a while and I went solo the rest of the way which might have been a mistake as it was then much longer than planned as I might have gotten lost along the way.

    A view from the top of a snow-covered hill looking down a ski slope. The slope is surrounded by bare trees, with patches of snow visible on the hillside. A building and a red snow grooming machine are located at the base of the slope. In the background, there’s a cityscape that includes several buildings and clear blue sky. The scene is bright and sunny, indicating a clear day.

    A frozen lake under a clear blue sky, with bare trees on the far shore. In the foreground, dry grass and shrubs are visible along the edge of the lake, accompanied by a single tree stump casting a shadow.|354x266

    A snow-covered path winds through a forested area with bare trees. The sky is clear and blue, casting shadows of the trees onto the snow. A few trees retain some brown leaves, contrasting with the white snow and blue sky.

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    As the youngest had swim tonight I decided to use all the light I could to get out for a run. However, it eventually turned dark and I found some interesting glows in the sky. 😄

    A nighttime landscape with a dark, cloudy sky. Below, there is a body of water surrounded by trees and vegetation along the shoreline. In the sky, there is a circular pattern of lights creating a glowing ring, illuminating the clouds around it. The overall atmosphere is mysterious and serene.

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    Such a nice day out again today. So I decided to take the time I had and extend this run a little bit further.

    A scenic view of a grassy field bordered by leafless trees under a clear blue sky. In the distance, a small body of water is visible, reflecting the light. The foreground is framed by the branches of the trees, creating a natural archway that opens up to the expansive field.

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    Such a nice day out with 50°F out for a recovery run after a longer run yesterday. Even though it was overcast it felt great out as I wore shorts again in this weather. However, it was very wet outside as I feel like before the end of the week all the snow might be gone in the neighborhood.

    A wet, paved path stretches into the distance under an overcast sky, flanked by barren trees and dry grass. Patches of melting snow are visible on either side of the path, with a pile of tan material and black erosion control tubes lining the ground. A road sign in the upper left indicates a speed limit of 25 MPH.

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    What start out in hopes to match last weeks total distance I really tried to gear myself up for a 7-8 mile run. A rough start which I had thought about turning around a couple of times I actually ended up extending it and hitting double digits. The nice weather today was some great motivation.

    A solitary tree stands tall amidst dry grass in a snowy wetland, under a clear blue sky, with a distant line of trees marking the horizon.

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    It was a nice day out today so decided to get a run in probably against my better judgement. However, I feel like I found what seems like a trail or old road don’t you think? It seemed to stop so I turned around as I didn’t want to get my shoes too wet but might have to explore again another time.

    Narrow snowy path flanked by leafless trees under a clear blue sky. Bare branches create intricate patterns, while distant hills blend into the serene winter landscape.

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    Might have been the very end of the day but I got a run in however it felt terrible… I think if I didn’t have an hour to kill while my daughter was swimming I would have stopped after 30 minutes.

    Bare trees stand still in a snowy forest at dusk, with footprints marking the path through the quiet, dimly lit landscape.

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    Besides my watch failing me today on this run, I couldn’t complain as it was sunny out and warmer than the other day. However, by cutting out when I did for it meant I needed to work now that everyone is heading to bed but I think it was worth it to keep the calm.

    Snow-covered ground surrounds bare trees standing amidst a field of dry grass under a clear blue sky. Houses are visible in the distance, partially obscured by trees.

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    Well first for a long time but I knew I was playing with fire when I left for a run and my watch was at 11% it almost got me to the end but missed out on my last little bit down the trail and back to get to 6.2. 🤦‍♂️

    Smartwatch display shows large time “3:10,” temperature “5°” with a low of “-11,” date “Wed 19,” battery icon at 11%. Activity rings, sunset at 5:48 PM, exercise icon.

    A smartwatch displays “4:06” with an orange band on a wrist. The wearer stands on wooden flooring, partially visible in a household interior.

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    It was still cold today but decided while my oldest daughter and two friends practiced dryland for hockey I would try to get some miles in. Overall, it wasn’t bad on the run and I felt good. I mean yes it was cold out but I was bundled up so all was good.

    Snow covers a wide, open field bordered by a line of leafless trees in the distance, under a clear blue sky.

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    Didn’t want to let this sunshine get away from me today so I went for a run after the morning livestream of swimming before the hockey game in the afternoon. I feel like I should have done a longer run as I haven’t for a couple of weeks but probably did more miles today than I had planned.

    Snow-covered lake with tire tracks crossing it, surrounded by leafless trees and distant houses under a clear blue sky.

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    This was probably not one of my better ideas to run this morning. However, I had the day off today as my youngest has a swim meet that needed to leave the house by 10am and with sitting in a car all day and then at the swim meet I felt I should do something.

    Snow-covered wooden path extends forward, flanked by bare trees on both sides, set in a winter landscape under a gray sky.|354x266

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    I had exactly 35 min to get a run done today to be back before a meeting. How am I feeling? Not great! Should I have gone on this run? Probably not! Oh well what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger right? Or just keeps me feeling under the weather longer maybe. 🤷‍♂️

    Bare trees stand still in a snowy forest, casting shadows on the ground. The bright blue sky creates a stark contrast with the winter landscape.

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    Felt really good while running today in the very light snowfall outside. Once I got moving it wasn’t bad at all and I might have tried to extend the run but I was already up against the clock to get done before the company wide meeting.

    Leafless trees stand amidst a snow-covered field, with scattered fallen branches on the ground, under a gray, overcast sky.

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    Against my better judgement I went out for a run today telling myself I am back at 100% but I knew this was not true. I felt good moving more today and it was a little later in the morning which probably helped as well. However, I am thinking I might regret this discussion when I crash tonight.

    Wooden bridge stands over a small snow-covered path, surrounded by leafless trees casting long shadows in a quiet, sunlit winter forest.

    Look close at this photo and you will see a van driving towards me on this path. Yes, it is a bike/walking path not a road. Before I got to the bridge after taking this photo, they started reversing realizing their mistake or I guess they didn’t want to run me down.

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    I was glad to find a little bit of time to get out for a run after work tonight. However, I did one of those an Apple workouts yesterday for only 10 min and my legs were still screaming at me during this run.

    A path winds through a snowy, grassy landscape, bordered by bare trees and a single evergreen, under a sky filled with scattered clouds.

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    Decided to make this run a little longer today as the temperature seemed better than yesterday. Had the trail to myself except for what appeared to be a frozen squirrel.

    A straight snowy path extends through leafless trees arching overhead, creating a tunnel-like effect. The ground is lightly dusted with snow, and the surrounding area is forested.

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    It really took some effort to motivate myself to get out the door for this run. today. Then I told myself it would be just a couple of miles that then turned into a couple more. I wouldn’t say I was feeling 100% but much better after I got moving.

    A wintry landscape features bare trees, a fallen tree trunk, and a snowy field under a cloudy sky.

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    With the snow that fell this morning I decided to toss on my trail shoes and hit the trails for a run. I thought it was going to be colder but wasn’t all bad even with the wind. It might have helped as most of the trails were protected.

    A snow-covered path winds through a leafless, wooded area.

    A snow-dusted wooden path cuts through a field of brown grasses, with bare trees in the background under an overcast sky.

    A snow-covered path winds through a forest of bare trees in winter.

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    Got some streets checked off the list today while the youngest was at swimming. Crazy how the other day running it was almost 50°F and today’s run was 25°F.

    Leafless trees stand still on a cleared, grassy area with scattered wood debris, bordering a frozen lake in a wintry landscape.

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