Distance: 4.5 miles
Song of the Run: California Dreamin' - Mamas & the Papas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xN9r0bWe78
Weather: Snowy- about 17 degrees
I was driving in the middle of yet another snow storm today and this is the song that came on the radio. Rather appropriate I thought - Here I am a California girl driving in the middle of a snow storm and the thought of L.A. with sun and orange trees brought tears to my eyes. I'm not even a Southern Californian!
The main topic around here is the seemingly never-ending snow. We've had one storm after another and the mounds have become almost as tall as I am. However, as crazy as it has been this winter with storm after storm I still think it is an amazing new experience. The snow is beautiful, at least until you have to shovel it.
I am thinking that tomorrow is a home day! Tonight another 8" of the white stuff!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Let it snow!
Distance: 3.5 miles
Song of the run: It's My Life - Bon Jovi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SKFwtgUJHs
(Why Bon Jovi?? I am not even a fan but it was the song in my head?!)
Weather: Brr! About 30 degrees
I am actually cheating and writing this the day after my run because I did not have time yesterday and today it is snowing so much I cannot get out to run. They are saying this is one of the fifth biggest snow storms in CT history. There is so much snow! We must have about 18" and it has not stopped yet. I figure I do not have to do weights this morning because I will spend the next couple of hours digging out.
I think it is quite beautiful out right now. I grew up on the west coast where it never snowed and if for some reason, half an inch came down we all acted like idiots and tried to make snowmen and have snowball fights ala Charlie Brown's Christmas. This is incredible! It makes me realize how much I have adapted to the climate here. Yesterday, I went for a run on snow plowed roads with mounds of snow from the past two storms and crossed by the frozen supply ponds covered with snow. The swans were sitting on the ice on the far side of the pond and my fingers were freezing, but all in all it was beautiful, crisp and clear. Not too bad, I have run on colder days - I find it invigorating. Never would I have imagined that I would live somewhere where I would do such a thing.
I have realized that after 14 years on the east coast I have finally adapted to the weather. My first year here I wore long underwear everyday and tried not to go out if I didn't have to. I thought the snow was pretty but couldn't understand how to navigate the streets and sidewalks. Now, I think nothing of hopping out and going about with just a light sweater and down vest. Or finding a path to run after the streets have been plowed. The cold is something I have adjusted to, I still hate being cold, but I don't feel like it is invading my body anymore. I know how to deal with it and don't let it keep me from going outside and hiking walking or running. I guess I have slowly become an east coaster - enjoying what each season has to offer. I would miss the snow if I moved back west, or at least until it comes time to shovel, which is what I have to do now.
Song of the run: It's My Life - Bon Jovi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SKFwtgUJHs
(Why Bon Jovi?? I am not even a fan but it was the song in my head?!)
Weather: Brr! About 30 degrees
I am actually cheating and writing this the day after my run because I did not have time yesterday and today it is snowing so much I cannot get out to run. They are saying this is one of the fifth biggest snow storms in CT history. There is so much snow! We must have about 18" and it has not stopped yet. I figure I do not have to do weights this morning because I will spend the next couple of hours digging out.
I think it is quite beautiful out right now. I grew up on the west coast where it never snowed and if for some reason, half an inch came down we all acted like idiots and tried to make snowmen and have snowball fights ala Charlie Brown's Christmas. This is incredible! It makes me realize how much I have adapted to the climate here. Yesterday, I went for a run on snow plowed roads with mounds of snow from the past two storms and crossed by the frozen supply ponds covered with snow. The swans were sitting on the ice on the far side of the pond and my fingers were freezing, but all in all it was beautiful, crisp and clear. Not too bad, I have run on colder days - I find it invigorating. Never would I have imagined that I would live somewhere where I would do such a thing.
I have realized that after 14 years on the east coast I have finally adapted to the weather. My first year here I wore long underwear everyday and tried not to go out if I didn't have to. I thought the snow was pretty but couldn't understand how to navigate the streets and sidewalks. Now, I think nothing of hopping out and going about with just a light sweater and down vest. Or finding a path to run after the streets have been plowed. The cold is something I have adjusted to, I still hate being cold, but I don't feel like it is invading my body anymore. I know how to deal with it and don't let it keep me from going outside and hiking walking or running. I guess I have slowly become an east coaster - enjoying what each season has to offer. I would miss the snow if I moved back west, or at least until it comes time to shovel, which is what I have to do now.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
A whole new year
Distance: 2.5 miles. Whimpy run but I haven't run in over a week
Song of the Run: Band on the Run - Wings (I think this was influenced by seeing Sir Paul on the Kennedy Center Awards last week.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBX2dySWGew
Weather: beautiful winter day - 24 degrees
Well it has been a long time since I have written anything and one of my New Year's resolutions is to keep my blog current this year. Another one of my resolutions is to smile more.
I look back at 2010 and have a hard time remembering what happened. It was not my best year for running. I have been having a hard time keeping it consistent and am not really sure of the reason for it. I did have an injury which sidelined me for 4 weeks, but that is only a short time overall. I think in a lot of ways I got tired. I needed to revamp my workout so I joined a gym. I only joined because my husband thought I should cross train. So now I am swimming and hope to do a triathalon this year.
Enough about workouts no one really cares but me. However, I am a crankier person when I am not working out on a regular basis.
Some of the highlights of the year:
Sunny California in March to visit family and colleges.
A short but fun camping trip to Cape Cod.
My beautiful daughter in her prom dress.
A trip to Orlando to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday complete with a visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
My mother's Christmas visit.
My daughter finishing her college applications. Bittersweet actually because I know she will be in college next year at this time.
Some wonderful trips to NYC with my husband.
I look forward to 2011. It is going to be a year full of changes and I think they will be good ones.
Bring it on!!!
Song of the Run: Band on the Run - Wings (I think this was influenced by seeing Sir Paul on the Kennedy Center Awards last week.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBX2dySWGew
Weather: beautiful winter day - 24 degrees
Well it has been a long time since I have written anything and one of my New Year's resolutions is to keep my blog current this year. Another one of my resolutions is to smile more.
I look back at 2010 and have a hard time remembering what happened. It was not my best year for running. I have been having a hard time keeping it consistent and am not really sure of the reason for it. I did have an injury which sidelined me for 4 weeks, but that is only a short time overall. I think in a lot of ways I got tired. I needed to revamp my workout so I joined a gym. I only joined because my husband thought I should cross train. So now I am swimming and hope to do a triathalon this year.
Enough about workouts no one really cares but me. However, I am a crankier person when I am not working out on a regular basis.
Some of the highlights of the year:
Sunny California in March to visit family and colleges.
A short but fun camping trip to Cape Cod.
My beautiful daughter in her prom dress.
A trip to Orlando to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday complete with a visit to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
My mother's Christmas visit.
My daughter finishing her college applications. Bittersweet actually because I know she will be in college next year at this time.
Some wonderful trips to NYC with my husband.
I look forward to 2011. It is going to be a year full of changes and I think they will be good ones.
Bring it on!!!
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