Running

Feb 19, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 18, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 16, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 14, 2025 ∞

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.

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Feb 13, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 12, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 10, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 7, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 5, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 4, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 3, 2025 ∞

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.

Feb 1, 2025 ∞

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.

Jan 30, 2025 ∞

Decided to take advantage of this beautiful Minnesota weather today and put a long run in. The first two miles I was really second guessing my decision but then felt much better as more miles ticked by.

A dirt path stretches through a wintery, leafless wooded area under a clear blue sky.

Jan 28, 2025 ∞

It was an amazing day out today for a run. It is just too bad that my body didn’t feel the same as I think it has been tired since the long run over the weekend. That is alright these miles help build the mile base. 😉

A bench with a bicycle in front sits unused amidst fallen leaves and patches of snow, near a frozen pond surrounded by leafless trees in a quiet wooded area.

Jan 27, 2025 ∞

Killing some time while the youngest is at swimming. I kind of wish I would had a little more time to run but this was probably good enough as I ate about 30 min before so felt sluggish.

Bare trees stand by a road at night, their branches illuminated by artificial light. The path curves gently, bordered by leaf-covered ground and a distant building.

Jan 26, 2025 ∞

Couldn’t pass up on this amazing day to get out for a long run. Decided to go find some hills around Christmas Lake.

A rustic wooden fence runs parallel to a snowy road, bordered by bare trees, under clear blue skies in a rural winter landscape.

Jan 25, 2025 ∞

After spending the day working and messing around with other tasks I decide to do a short run to get the body moving today. It was a good nighttime run and felt great.

Street illuminated by lampposts casts a warm glow on icy road and snow-covered sidewalks, with bare trees and suburban houses in a quiet nighttime neighborhood.

Jan 24, 2025 ∞

Some days you just don’t have it. 🤷‍♂️

It wasn’t even the coldest day, but I felt cold and tired the entire run. Pushed through to hit my usual number, only to realize I stopped at 6 instead of 6.2. 🫠 Guess the sums up the run and day!

Tall grasses stand still in a field surrounded by barren trees under a clear blue sky, suggesting a cold winter season.

Jan 22, 2025 ∞

Glad it was warmer out today so I took advantage of this warm weather to get a longer run in. I felt pretty good overall but probably helped having the day off yesterday.

A frozen creek winds through a winter landscape, flanked by dry grass and leafless trees under an overcast sky, creating a serene, stark scene of nature at rest.

Jan 20, 2025 ∞

It was another cold day but I was getting a little stir crazy sitting with no running and I couldn’t go a third. So I decided to venture out for a short one and it wasn’t too bad since there was not much wind. Also, got my yearly Frozen Face so I can check that off my list.

A person wearing a red hat with “Pond Crew 2016” text stands on a snow-covered path, sporting a frosted beard and eyebrows, surrounded by leafless trees.