Running

Oct 9, 2024 ∞

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.

A dirt path meanders through a dense forest, with tall trees arching overhead and scattered fallen leaves, creating a serene, natural tunnel-like environment.

Oct 9, 2024 ∞

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. 🏃‍♂️

Text on a dark screen announces: “2024 Trout Brook Partici…” focusing on “Trees Down.” Several trees on the course are down due to storms, making navigation challenging and adding adventure.

Oct 8, 2024 ∞

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.

A wooden boardwalk stretches forward through tall grasses, leading into a distant grove of trees, under a clear evening sky with a hint of dusk on the horizon.

Oct 8, 2024 ∞

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.

Oct 7, 2024 ∞

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.

Vivid orange clouds illuminate a tranquil sunrise over a reflective lake, surrounded by silhouetted trees and grassy foreground, creating a serene and picturesque landscape.

Oct 5, 2024 ∞

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.

Flags of the United States and United Kingdom wave on a dock, silhouetted against a calm lake at sunset, with trees lining the horizon under a clear sky.

Oct 3, 2024 ∞

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.

Sun sets over a calm lake, casting warm orange hues on the water. Wispy clouds scatter across the sky, while trees and grassy areas frame the serene landscape.

Oct 1, 2024 ∞

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.

Willow trees stand still, framed by marshy vegetation with a gentle pond, at dusk, under a pastel sky transitioning from pink to light purple.

Sep 30, 2024 ∞

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.

A wooden bridge crosses a small stream within a dense, green forest, with a dirt path leading up to it surrounded by lush foliage and trees.

Sep 28, 2024 ∞

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. 😅

Cleared forest with scattered tree stumps and debris; tall, sparse trees surround the area under a clear, early morning sky.

Sep 27, 2024 ∞

Foggy morning run today as I took to the Back Cove.

Two sailboats float on calm water with scattered buoys, surrounded by a rocky shoreline, under a dense, foggy sky.

Sep 25, 2024 ∞

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.

A calm sea under a cloudy sky with a distant shoreline visible, scattered with small boats on the horizon.

Sep 24, 2024 ∞

Very early run around Portland keeping it mostly to the streets with lights till the sunrise. Then I took to the harbor view.

Wooden pilings stand still in calm water at sunset, under a vibrant, clear sky. Sailboats and docks line the distant horizon, reflecting softly on the serene surface.

Sep 22, 2024 ∞

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.

A lighthouse stands on rocky cliffs beside crashing ocean waves, with houses and an American flag in the background under a clear blue sky.

A stone pathway extends into the ocean, leading to a small lighthouse. Sailboats and two large vessels float on the water under a clear blue sky.

A white lighthouse stands on a rocky shore beside a calm, blue sea, with a sailboat gliding in the background under a clear sky.

Wooden boardwalk stretches through a dense, lush green forest, surrounded by various trees and undergrowth, creating a serene, natural pathway amidst the woodland.

Sep 20, 2024 ∞

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.

Silhouetted trees stand against a twilight sky, reflecting in a calm lake, creating a serene and tranquil evening scene.

Sep 19, 2024 ∞

Tried to get this one in earlier today but still left later than planned. I was really hoping to get the rain that the forecast had but nothing and in fact the sun was shining during this run as well.

A paved path, covered in fallen leaves, winds through a lush, green forest and leads to a small wooden bridge under a canopy of trees.

Sep 17, 2024 ∞

I have no comment on this run. I put the miles in….. 🥵

Wide dirt path extending into the distance, flanked by dense, tall green trees, casting shadows on the ground under a clear blue sky.

Sep 16, 2024 ∞

Just my luck that it happened to be full sun when I decided to head out for a run today. It really felt like work today getting these miles in. The DewMe.app gave the run a RunFeel™ of “oppressive 🥵” which I am not going to disagree with.

Dirt path winds through a dense forest of tall trees and thick green underbrush, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Sep 14, 2024 ∞

Wet tracks and trails was the theme of this rambling run while my son and his friends golfed at a nearby course. It was a good way to pass the Saturday morning as I explored a lot of little places I had not been even in very familiar places.

A narrow, leaf-covered path winds through a dense forest with tall trees and lush green foliage, creating a serene, natural setting.

Railroad tracks continue under a graffiti-covered wooden bridge, surrounded by dense green foliage, disappearing into the distance.

A narrow dirt path cuts through dense, green forest foliage, leading into the distance under an overcast sky.

Sep 13, 2024 ∞

Fun run checking out the new hiking trails around Braemar. Not going to lie I liked the old ones better but I am sure over time these might grow on me. However, now they have mowed at least a path connecting the East and West where I normally had to blaze my own trail to the abandoned bridge.

A wooden footbridge spans over a grassy path, surrounded by dense trees and bright yellow flowers, leading towards an open field under a partly cloudy sky.

A narrow dirt path winds through a forest of tall, thin trees, bordered by dense green underbrush on a sloping hill.