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Flooding update: 2 hrs in and keeping pace with the last time I did it from what I can tell as the water is touching the whole back wall (closest in picture). Later this afternoon I probably need to get the braces pounded in place.

A large, rectangular ice rink is under construction, with water contained by white plastic sheeting. It’s set in a grassy backyard, surrounded by trees and adjacent houses.

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Commencement of year 11 10 ice rink filling is officially a go! I guess last year I put the boards up but nothing ever happened.

A large, flat white tarp covers a rectangular area, secured with wood planks, in a grassy yard. Nearby, a small shed sits among leafless trees and a clear sky.

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Not the plan but decided to break my run into two runs today due to a meeting right in the middle that couldn’t be avoided. It was cold out today but felt good.

Bare trees reflect in a calm pond, surrounded by dry reeds and underbrush, under a clear blue sky.

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I might have to reconsider just waiting until December to flood the backyard rink. This week is actually looking like good weather from what I can tell. 🧊 🤔

Weekly weather forecast shows daily temperature highs and lows in colored bars. Icons depict weather conditions, with percentages indicating chance of precipitation. Highs reach 43°, lows drop to 2°.

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Made a little appearance in last weeks video of “Run Joey Run” from when I was at the Trout Brook 10 Mile in October. I love how my friend has taken his more recent passion for found running and then makes some great video stories along the way. Keep up the good work Joey! 🙌

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The amount of signs telling me this was not the way I should run convinced me to turn around as I didn’t want to risk injury or death as the sign said. The bridges from peoples property to the park look pretty cool though.

Signs lie on a forest floor covered in dry leaves, warning “Posted: Private Property” and “Beware of Dogs.” Bare trees and a small stream create a wooded backdrop.

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The EP Eagle showed up to help cheer the girls on to a victory today. 🦅🏒

A group of children in red-and-white Eagles hockey jerseys smile, posing in a gymnasium with a person in an eagle costume. Some wear plaid pants and festive hats.

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I am not sure why but working at home in the “Shed Office” and then turning around to see this always makes me happy no matter how bad of a day I have been having. 🐶

Two dogs are sleeping on a tan couch, with a black dog resting its head on a curly-haired tan dog, surrounded by soft blankets.

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Snow run! This was a good break mid day as the days have become longer and it is good to have a reset from time to time. Might have been why I chose the Conservation Area to get lost in for a while as my route.

Stream flows gently over rocks, surrounded by dry grasses and shrubs. The setting is an autumn landscape with a slightly overcast sky, creating a peaceful, natural scene.

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I was able to find some time to get away from my desk today to get some miles in. Seeing how I just closed my work laptop now reminds me why I don’t feel bad when I go for a run sometimes mid day.

A large, calm body of water reflects a cloudy sky, surrounded by a forest of bare trees in a serene landscape.

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This run was therapy after the rollercoaster morning. Didn’t feel like I was working too hard and just kept moving till it was time to stop. Well and to take this picture 🤷‍♂️

Tall, dry reeds stand around a small pond, surrounded by leafless trees and under a cloudy sky, creating a quiet, natural landscape.

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Decisions have been made so here we go again…. 🏒

A small garden shed stands on a manicured lawn, casting long shadows on a sunny day, flanked by leafy trees with a wooden house visible in the background. Probably won’t get a lot done today but boards out in the grass and stakes down from garage.

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Watched Matilda tonight that was put on by our High School. We didn’t know anyone in it but our youngest wanted to see it so invited some other family along to join. They did a great job performing. 👏

A hand holds a “Matilda the Musical” program against a dark floor. The cover features a silhouetted girl in front of a glowing blue background. Text: “Eden Prairie High School,” “2024,” “Book by Dennis Kelly, Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin.

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This was not sure the plan in more ways than one today. What started as me wondering what my friend was going to do for his birthday “run” turned into me finding us a route along the Minnesota River we had not done and instead of doing the 6 miles planned it turned out to be 10. Great Morning!

A calm river reflects leafless trees lining its banks under a clear blue sky, surrounded by sparse autumn foliage.

A railing stands by a calm pond, reflecting leafless trees on a clear, sunny day, with a grassy, rocky shore surrounding the scene.

Calm lake reflects bare trees, brown grass, and blue sky. Nearby tall reeds stand by water’s edge in a peaceful landscape with clear weather.

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60 min to burn in between some meetings today so I used it wisely to go outside and see how many miles  I could do then with 5 min to spare. The  new sidewalk was nice.

A narrow road curves through a leafless, late-autumn landscape, bordered by barren trees and golden fields under an overcast sky, evoking a quiet, desolate atmosphere.

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Is it? Is it really closed?

I am not sure who this sign is going to stop but not the guy running down this sidewalk… 😅

An orange traffic cone with a “SIDEWALK CLOSED” sign blocks a path beside a road, surrounded by fallen leaves and trees, while vehicles and workers continue in the background.

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Under the light of the moon tonight I decided to get some miles in while my youngest was at swim. It was a long day today and I felt very sluggish running  but it was needed. 🌔

Moon illuminates a dark night sky, casting light over a calm lake. Silhouetted trees and distant shoreline create a serene, natural atmosphere. Clouds and stars dot the expansive sky.

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With a day off of work today I couldn’t think of a better way to recharge than getting some trail miles in at a place I don’t visit often enough. The weather was perfect out today.

A dirt path covered in fallen leaves winds through a dense forest, bordered by trees with green and orange foliage, under a clear blue sky.

Sun shines over a tranquil lake, reflecting light on the water. Bare branches and tall grasses frame the scene, with woods in the distance under a clear blue sky.

A scenic view of a lake is framed by tree branches, with clear skies and a variety of foliage in the foreground.

A field of tall, dry grass stretches towards a line of trees under a clear blue sky.

A floating boardwalk stretches through a tranquil wetland with reeds and leafless trees under a clear blue sky.

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Decided to get some miles in this weekend as today was not as early as yesterday or tomorrow will be. I probably should have headed out earlier to get a longer run in but this felt good, was comfortable, and glad to be on trails more than streets.

Wooden boardwalk stretches through an open field of dry grass, bordered by sparse trees, under a cloudy, overcast sky.

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Fitting run today with the fog pretty dense this morning and the trail I was on had lots of obstacles ahead.

A narrow dirt path weaves through dense, overgrown vegetation in a forest, with arching branches forming a natural tunnel overhead. Fallen leaves scatter the ground, enhancing the secluded atmosphere.