Running
It was good to get out for a run today as the weather was beautiful out. It was a long day so the energy level was not probably there but oh well I had no plans just had to get done at a certain time.
With the day off of work today I convinced a friend to go on a run with me today. The weather was great but I could still feel my legs talking to me from Saturday. So glad I had some company so I didn’t bail on this.
2024 Trout Brook 10 Miler Trail Run
Such a fun event and another Trout Brook 10 Mile run in the books at Willow River State Park in Wisconsin. Couldn’t have had better weather as not as cool as last year but just perfect short and short weather. Glad it was cooler as I took my water bottles along thinking I would take one just incase on the run only to find out I forgot the belt it goes with. Since I didn’t want to carry it I decided to just wing it as that was what this whole tail run was anyways.
I ended up running it faster than last year though I think this route was more challenging. With more up and downs on single track trails. Which comes to find out I am not good at in a race. Hence in the first two miles I took a little fall in order to take a souvenir home after the run on my knees. Even despite the fall and hills I probably could (should) have pushed it harder on some up hills to stick to the two leaders as after the stairs and the turn around I never saw them again and was really by myself till the end of the race to take 3rd overall.
It was also great that I did talked an old work friend the one and only Joey Metzger to join last min this week. So it was great catching up with him before.
I guess I could still not stop and take pictures in a race. That might help as well but.. it was just so nice out which also could be why I fell as I was not watching my feet and looking around.
Another run after eating… Still not ideal but I have found out my “backyard” trail seems to have become a real trail these days as the city has made it less an adventure/deer trail and more a real trail.
Looks like things might get interesting this weekend! However, now that I think about it with my road closed, trail closed, bridge out, and trees I jump over making my own trails. I might just be at home. 🏃♂️
After a long day and bad sleep last night this run felt like a lot of work. It probably didn’t help that I ate spaghetti 20 min before because carbs are good right? 🙄😬
Well at least it was a nice night on the trails.
Well I did another last min registration but not as last minute as last year with hours to spare. This year I did it a day in advance. I am looking forward to going back to The Trout Brook run this year an hopefully the whole race group doesn’t get lost this time.
Another early morning run in the books right after I put the youngest on the bus. I wasn’t sure how this one would feel but felt better the longer I went. Guess that is a good start to the week.
By the time I finally left the house I left myself with a very tight timeline to get this run done before the day really started. It felt good and had great scenery today on Ridge Road and around Christmas Lake.
Got this run done right after my youngest got on the bus. It was very cool outside… Dare I say I almost needed a long sleeve when I started but was fine after a little bit.
Such a nice morning out today but I wished I would have started right after my youngest got on the bus vs 10 min later as I think I missed the morning glow. That is alright today run felt much better than yesterday and I extended some after getting redirected due to sidewalk construction.
Back on the home turf this week. I think this whole run was a bit of a blur though as I am still fighting either allergies or just a head cold.
Probably didn’t need to get up to run at this hour this morning but I didn’t want to hold my relatives up by sleeping in as I was told we had nothing on today but we should meet for breakfast at 7:45. 😅
Another early morning that I had to get out there as the days have been long at work. Wasn’t sure at the start of this run what was going to happen and figured just some miles would be good but I got in a rhythm and it was nice out this morning.
Very early run around Portland keeping it mostly to the streets with lights till the sunrise. Then I took to the harbor view.
Tour of South Portland today where I ran around three Lighthouses (running on the break wall was interesting to say the least). To add more fun to it on my way to get to the first one I ran through Hobstone and Robinson Woods where my ankles got destroyed from the tree roots and rocks.
Early morning hockey today so I when I dropped the girls off I decided to use the time to make some laps around the nearby lake.
