Good night to smooth out the ice…
Back to Running
Yep, I was the person outside in Minnesota on January 9 when it was -4 degrees running around the streets.
However, since then the weather has been mostly above 0 when I go out on my runs even though most of the time it is around 9:30 pm. Honestly, I wish I had a better time to do it but I have tried to create a habit in 2016 of running and I tell myself that if night running is my only time, then night running it is.
*Sometimes the sidewalk ends when running in the winter*
###Some Background
Now, for fun here is a little background on my running, I used to be a runner back in High School (long ago) and loved running, still do, but I lost the actual urge to run as I fell into a busy trap. I could find lots of excuses after college, heck even in college. I ran off and on my Freshman and Sophomore year just as something to do as at that point I wasn’t too buried in the books. However, I took it up a notch the summer before my Junior year as I conned my brother into running the Twin Cities Marathon with me in October. I ran ever day all summer no matter what and sometimes 2x per day. However, once school started up in the fall I never really found time to run as I made excuses. Never fear, though, I was young and determined to still run the Marathon and I actually finished with very little walking. However, since that day I have always made excuses and let the excuses win. I would try from time to time but never keep the momentum. In fact in spring, summer, and fall of 2015, I think I went on a couple weeks worth of running and then stopped. Part of my problem I found was I wasn’t making the right choice or prioritizing my time correctly and my excuse was always that I could never find the right “time” to run.
###Starting over again
Fast forward to the start of 2016 and something clicked. It might have been some of the changes in my life that occurred in 2015, or that I wouldn’t mind losing a couple pounds, or maybe I finally remembered that I love running and gives me time to think. I am honest with myself in knowing that I will not run every day but I would like to run a couple times a week.
There is something great about running as it is just pure. You can only move as fast as you can, as far as you can, and as long as you can. However, it is all up to you to determine what you “can” do and what you get out of it.
For me right now I am not worried about the distance, or speed, or length as I just enjoy putting my shoes and going for a run, even if it is below 0.
*Picture of me after one of my many night runs so far in 2016*
Not sure what that face is all about.. We might need to watch this one.
Nothing makes family day better for this crew than a trip to the cupcake shop
There really is some ice under all that snow.. I might need a Pond Crew to help fix this.
Kids enjoyed the sunny day on Lake Nokomis watching the @uspondhockey Championships
Beautiful day on the pond watching the @uspondhockey Championship with the kids for a little bit.
Had a great time helping and watching hockey today @uspondhockey
This Girl was having a blast outside on the ice and in the snow today.
Never seem to have enough @uspondhockey Pond Crew hats as they are kid favorites.
Having an early morning breakfast with Baby Girl as everyone else is sleeping..
She might be feeling under the weather but makes sure she is still fashionable..
Watch out Big Sister! There is a new Sheriff in town….
A big box is just fun for all ages..
Full rink this afternoon as the kids (and parents) braved the cold…
Love his priorities after school today.. I am just glad I had a helper.
Quote of the Week - 01.08.2016
This quote works perfectly for me as I end the first week in 2016. I know everyone has probably reflected on 2015 and they looking forward to what they will accomplish in 2016.
Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be. - Marsha Petrie Sue
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The picture was taken in Lubec, ME at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse as my brother, sister-in-law and I sat on a picnic table and I sat and watched the sun rise at what is the Easternmost point on the United States mainland.
Right now as I am looking at this picture now so much of my trip is coming back to me that I will start writing about now and publish soon. However, I want to keep this post brief as a quote.
These kids were really making me work hard this afternoon
Not sure when these kids will come back inside…
