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Eric Walker

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Running

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    Couldn’t pass up the nice weather today so decided to go for a run on the trails north of my house. I was shocked to find the boardwalk mostly covered and I had to turn around as I came across another flooded out area.

    Wooden boardwalk meanders through overgrown grass and dense foliage beneath a vibrant blue sky, suggesting a nature trail or forest path. Surrounding plants create a wild, lush environment.

    A dirt path partially submerged in water extends through tall reeds and grass, surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

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    Last week before kids have school next week with our youngest having to catch a bus before 7am 😳. So I figured I would take advantage again of a not so early but still early morning run before I figure out a new routine next week.

    A fallen tree hangs across a dirt path within a dense, green forest.

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    Granted it has been over 24 hrs since the storm but I figured I would make a run around and see some of it.

    A large tree lies fallen across a dirt path, surrounded by dense, green forest, with sunlight filtering through the trees. Trail obstacles

    Fallen tree blocks a narrow dirt path in a dense forest, secured by yellow caution tape tied to surrounding trees. More Trail obstacles that are not helping with my pace

    A large tree has fallen over a sidewalk, blocking it next to a slanted wooden fence and an orange traffic cone; a residential road lies adjacent. Sidewalk out guess I will take to the road

    A fallen streetlight lies on a grassy roadside near a beige house with a white fence. Caution tape surrounds the scene, indicating recent damage or construction activity. This is likely the reason we have not had power 😱

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    The new day has not brought any change to the weather but I wanted to get this run done early. Not sure it mattered too much as it was like swimming through the humid air and was soaked however the sun wasn’t beating down on me so that is probably a positive.

    Railway tracks extend into the distance, flanked by dense green trees on both sides under a dusky purple-pink sky. White and orange posts line the gravel beside the tracks.

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    Despite the stifling weather I had to go out and test the new shoes on a short run. There is a road closed in the neighborhood that I can never really run on so took advantage of that to see what was on the other side of the street.

    A small stream flows through a forested area surrounded by dense green foliage, with a partially visible house or building in the background.

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    New Running Shoe Day = Great Day 😃🏃‍♂️👟

    Colorful sneakers featuring rainbow patterns, “PRIDE” text, and a frog graphic; worn by a person with bare legs and black socks, standing on a gray asphalt surface.

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    Long run before the weekend. Probably should have bailed before I started.. Didn’t get great sleep, iPods only half worked, and after the first mile it down poured for 10 min. Then stopped until about the last 10 min just to make sure I was soaked the whole way.

    A pond covered in green algae sits still, framed by overhanging tree branches, with dense forest in the background under a cloudy sky.

    Large “I ♥ EP” sign resting on a grassy area, with trees and a paved road in the background, under a cloudy sky.

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    Getting darker in the morning hours makes it slightly harder to get up and move. However, mornings really are the best time for me to get a run in.

    Sun is setting behind a row of silhouetted trees, casting an orange glow over the landscape. The foreground features dense vegetation, and the sky transitions from light blue to warm tones.

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    Really feeling it in my legs today on this run after all that biking yesterday. However, it was good to start the day with this as it is back to work today.

    Tall grasses stand still, shrouded in morning mist, with a line of trees in the background under a softly glowing dawn sky.

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    Thankful for the overcast skies today but it was still humid as can be out and I was drenched at the end. Glad to get these miles done even though I am still not sure what the build up of miles will be for yet.

    A narrow dirt path descends through tall grassy terrain bordered by lush trees under a cloudy blue sky.

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    Rainy miles this morning. I am glad I decided to not pull my long run in today and will wait till tomorrow.

    Dense green vegetation fills the foreground, leading to a field of tall grasses, with a line of trees in the background under an overcast sky.

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    After lots of walking and driving yesterday this run was needed I thought. However, my legs didn’t agree.

    A dirt path extends forward, surrounded by dense, green foliage, and tall trees in a forested area. The pathway is empty, leading into a bright clearing in the distance.

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    This was a fun unplanned exploring run today. We ended up on a road I had been meaning to find in Eden Prairie that is now closed for years and also we were around the Ghost town of Hennepin Village.

    Dense green foliage and grass thrive under direct sunlight in a woodland clearing, with lush trees framing the scene against a clear blue sky.

    A narrow, slightly overgrown path winds through a dense forest with lush green foliage and thick tree canopies, creating a serene, shaded environment.

    A metal gate blocks a dirt path surrounded by dense, green forest. A sign reads, “Road/Trail Closed to the Public Pedestrians and Motor Vehicles. Guess I am glad we ran from the bottoms up to this sign as I can say I didn’t know.

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    Long day but got some miles in before doing some other house projects tonight. I took to some trails and found some hills as well.

    A narrow dirt trail winds through thick green foliage, with sunlight filtering through the dense canopy overhead, creating a serene and shaded woodland path.

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    Really was a nice cool morning for a run. So I decided to get to what the original thought of miles were vs what I was setting as a bare minimum before I went to bed last night as it has been a busy last 36 hrs with the guests at our campsite.

    Still water reflects the clear blue sky with some wispy clouds, surrounded by distant greenery along the horizon.

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    This one took work to get out and want to run today but this the next few days I am thinking I won’t find time. So the plan was just to get some millage in but ended up with what I probably hoped for on these tired legs. I will say I was thankful for a very entertaining podcast and their guests to keep me moving.

    Framed by tree branches, a serene golf course with lush green grass stretches out, featuring a small pond and trees in the distance under a clear sky.

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    Got out early to run this morning to enjoy the cool weather. My legs didn’t enjoy it as much as I did but that is ok I wasn’t in a rush.

    Sun sets over a tranquil lake, with orange and yellow hues lighting up the sky, surrounded by silhouetted trees and grassy fields reflecting the colorful twilight.

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    It was good to get out after work today for a run but maybe eating dinner first wasn’t my best idea.

    Trees frame a lush green field with tall grass, while the sun sets, casting a warm glow on the horizon, creating a serene, tranquil atmosphere.

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    The plan was 6 but ended up with 10 miles this morning. It rained a little but that really didn’t matter I was soaked at the end anyway.

    A gravel path extends forward, surrounded by dense green foliage and trees arching overhead, creating a serene, forested tunnel-like environment.

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    Was hoping there was rain in those clouds on this run this morning but no luck. So just hot and humid again.

    A calm lake reflecting a partly cloudy sky is surrounded by lush green grass, tall reeds, and dense forest stretching into the distance.

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