March 30

I ran my scheduled 4 mile run in 30:20. It was windy and cold. It looks like more snow tomorrow.
It just will not warm up around here. They are forecasting another storm for the weekend.

Brian

March 28

After a break to recover from my cough and cold I ran my 9 mile run today in 70 min. Pretty nice day. Maggie and Minnie were quite pleased to get outside and run. We had another wrestling tourney. This one was in Walhalla. We were up by 6:30 to get there by 9:00. Brendan placed second in the 92-94 lb division at 2-1. That is excellent considering he weighed in at 83lbs. Thomas ran into some really tough wrestlers at 75lbs. He lost all three matches one by 7-6. He did not get pinned. I am a very proud Dad as they both worked very hard in their first season, were respectful, did not complain or make excuses. They had fun!

Brian

M arch 25

I have a bad cold today. There is also a winter storm. We have had about 8" of snow and quite a strong north wind. I will take a rest day today and live to run another day.

Brian

March 23

It was quite a wet run tonight. Foggy,drizzle but no too cold, about 40F. I ran 5 miles in 37:24 and was soaked by the time I made it home. Mostly my shoes as I was wearing water proof jacket and pants. I did not let the dogs come with me as we just washed the kitchen floor and did not want a muddy mess in there tonight. It looks like nasty weather for most of the rest of the week. Cold and maybe even more snow.

Brian

March 22

We had another wrestling tournament. The tournament was in Larimore from about 9-1:00. Brendan and Thomas both placed first in their weight classes. They went bowling after wards and Ellen went to a birthday party so I ran my 9 mile run. It was nice running weather about 40 with little wind. I ran the 9 miles in about 70min. Felt pretty good after the run just a bit stiff.

Brian

March 20

Very nice day. Little wind, 40F. I ran my easy 3miler in 23:45. We have another wrestling tournament tomorrow in Larimore. I will have to get my 9 mile run in later Sat or on Sunday. It looks like there may be some rain this weekend so I will have to squeeze it in somewhere when it is dry.

Brian

March 19

Making up for yesterday I ran 5.2 miles in 41:02. It was a bit colder today. About 20 with a chilly breeze. The road surface was solid. My long run this week is 9 miles on Sat or Sun.

Brian

March 18

I took the day off running for my sons birthday. Brendan is 12. It was 12 years ago we were all huddled at home during blizzard Hanah with the power off for 8 days with our 2 week old boy..Brendan.

Time goes by quickly

Brian

March 16

It was beautiful today. Almost 50 with a little breeze. The snow is melting fast but my running path was in good shape. The dogs love running through the water, it must be cold but they don't seem to mind. I ran 5.2 miles in 40:30. I had to take off clothes this time instead of adding clothes. Hopefully this will be the trend for the rest of the spring. Around 8 weeks until the Fargo marathon.

Brian

March 14

We were up by about 5:30 and drove to Casselton to another wrestling tournament. Brendan and Thomas both got second place each had 2 wins and 1 loss. We made it home by about 4:00. I ran 8 miles in 62:00. The weather was great I was able to lose some of my winter clothes for this run. Maggie and Minnie had a blast. Maggie was quite muddy by the time we made it home.

Brian

March 13

The weather is changing I think. It was 25 today with a nice southwest wind. I ran 3.1 miles in about 23:30. The temps look to be on the rise with 40 by early next week.

Brian

March 11

Another 5.2 mile run another bitter cold day. It was about -5F with a nice 10mph wind in my face for half of the run. It really was not bad with the wind at my back. Finished in 41:50. It may actually be in the 20's by Friday which will feel quite good as long as the wind stays calm.

Brian

March 9

Not a real nice day for running, but tomorrow will be even worse. It was about 12F with a 20-25mph north wind and snow. I ran 5.2 miles in 44:06. Tomorrow there is supposed to be a blizzard with 6-10" of snow and 30-40mph winds.

Brian

March 7

Very nice day for a run. It was about 20 and pretty calm. Maggie and Minnie made it all of the 7 miles. Time was about 53:00. I felt pretty good, a little bit of a stiff hamstring but it feels ok now.
Brendan and Thomas had a wresting meet this morning. Brendan placed second and Thomas placed first in their weight classes.

March 6

It was a bit cold and windy today. Nice 15-20mph wind in my face on the return route. I ran 4.1 miles in 32:00. Brendan and Thomas have a wrestling meet today in Mayville so I may have to do my long run on Sunday. I will check to see which day is supposed to be less windy.

Brian

March 4

Beautiful day for running. About 30F with a slight breeze. I ran my 4.1 miles in 30:08. I seemed to take longer than that. I must be getting into shape. I will probably do my short 3 miler tomorrow and then 7 on Sat or Sun depending on weekend activities.

Brian

March 2

Guess what I went for a run and it was windy, imagine that. I ran 4.2 miles in about 31 min. The temp was about 15 with 15-20mph south wind. It looks to be warming somewhat this week.

Brian