Happy valentines day to everyone. Hope you have someone special to spend it with.
Running:
With 1 more day left in my running week I'm off to a real good start. If I get my scheduled 10 tomorrow I will hit 70 miles for the week. I haven't done that since 2008. To catch up a bit... On Thursday I did my hill repeat workout. I had been running this on Wednesday's, but chose to wait a day for the roads to clear a bit. I ran the 8 repeats as usual, but reversed my out path on the way back instead of taking the long way. I ended up with 7 total miles in 59:09. Friday I ran 5 miles in the morning on the treadmill and then got out for an additional 6 at my lunch break. Total miles 11 in 1:31:13. This morning I got out early for a 15 miler again. I've run the same route on Saturdays now for 6 weeks in a row. This morning I actually ran with music which I haven't done in a while. I completed the run a little faster than I have all year so far in 2:04:10. I'm training like I will run the Trailbreaker full marathon on 3/27 so next week I'll be looking to increase my Saturday run to 20 miles. I won't decide for sure on the full or even sign up until about a week out though. So far through 2/13:
WTD 60
MTD 90
YTD 334
ODO 25,500
Hunting:
I found this interesting video of a Black Bear looking as if it's doing a pole dance. Just something fun.
Deer have been all over our yard and neighborhood the past couple weeks. Even during the middle part of the day. Must be the bit of corn I left standing is some of the easiest food left around to get.
Gardening:
Now that I have a complete drawer full of garden catalogues it is time to get serious about my orders for this coming spring. A lot of places run deals if you order before the end of February. I have a couple of new books to look through that have some very unique seeds and/or plants. I always like to try to grow different type things. Last year I really liked the white carrots I had found.
New Book: FAST 5K
7 years ago
Hi Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog, especiallly about the gardening.
I just got back from my winter hiatus and now am ready to dig into planning my garden. I will do some real raised beds this year and hope to reposition the strawberries and raspberries. I know this will be a big undertaking especially if I have to count on my son to help me. You know how it is with kids.
It is interesting to hear about your running schedule. While away I kept up on my exercise by walking at night and Zumma-ing about three times a week. I learned some dance steps in doing Zumba. I like music when I work out. I will be back to Jazzercise soon. The neighbor lady and I walked about 1 1/2 hours a night. This was nice and the weather was cool so it worked out well.
I came home early as Bob is sick with I think pneumonoia from an earlier infection. I don't think the plowing during those storms has helped.
How did you learn to do this blog?
Have a great VD.
Hi Susan,
ReplyDeleteWere you in AZ? I can lend you a hand if you need some help in the spring with your garden. Sorry to hear about Bob. Pneumonia is a real nasty thing to get. Hope he gets better soon. The blog actually isn't hard. I have a couple friends doing it. It took me a while to get up to wanting to do it. Actually if you Google it, it will take you right to the help area to get started.
You continue to put in some great miles. You're setting the stage for a great Spring marathon. Keep up the great running!
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