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Running

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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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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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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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