Christmas

We were stranded at home for Christmas. Luckily we had a plan and had a Turkey dinner anyway. I rode the trainer for about 30 min Christmas night. On Saturday we shoveled a lot of snow and plowed snow with the pickup and tractor. It looks better today so I may be able to get out for a run later.

Speedwork Monday and Pace Wednesday

I ran 5-800s at about 3:15 pace on Monday afternoon and on Wed I ran 4 miles @ around 7:00 pace with a mile warm and cool. Christmas day today and even the RRR would have to say this is bad weather. A blizzard with snow and plenty of wind. We will be stuck at home but luckily Ann bought a small turkey and we will be celebrating at home. Merry Christmas.

Saturday Run

I ran in the morning 5 miles in about 36:30. I ran down to my mother-in-laws farm and fed the chickens. Maggie and Minnie came along. Minnie ran home early but Maggie my ever faithful dog followed me the whole distance.

Wednesday and Friday

On Wednesday I ran some pace work. 1 mile warm up then 2 miles at about 7-7:15/mile then 800 jog next 1 mile at 7:00/mile another 800 recovery jog and finally 2 miles at about 7:15. It is much harder running with the extra clothes and the face mask. Seems a bit harder to get air.

Friday night: I just finishe 30 minutes on my bike in our basement. I have a trainer set up so I have no idea about speed or distance. Run again tomorrow or Sunday.

Brian

Catch Up on Running

I ran last Saturday 6 miles after the wrestling meet. I also did some biking in our basement as I set up a trainer for my bike (early Christmas present from Ann) I rode about 30 on two different days. Monday I ran some speed work 200, 400, 600, 800, 800 600, 400, 200 with 200 or 400 jogs in between. This was a tough workout especially considering the extra clothes as it was well below 0 and windy. I tried to keep the pace for all at about 6:00-6:30/mile pace. It is a bit warmer today so I should be able to get out after work for some pace work.

Wednesday Run

I ran 5 miles after work. 1 mile warm up then 4 miles at 7:15 pace. It was a bit cold around -5F but it was calm. My face was a bit frosty by the end.

Monday December 7

I ran my speed runs today. I ran a 1 mile warm up then 2-2mile repeats @ 6:40 with 800 recovery run in between then finally an 800 @ 3:20 with an 800 jog at the end. It was quite cold today, maybe about -4F by the time I finished. I then fed the horses and loaded up 45 bales of straw for someone. Next off to Brendan's Christmas concert until about 9:30. I was crabby and tired by the time I got home. I am adding a picture of my family that was taken a couple of weeks ago. From left: Ann, Rosebud, Me, Ellen, Thomas and Brendan.

Another Week

I ran Monday, Wednesday and Saturday last week. Monday was 5-800's at about 3:15 pace. The weather was pretty good a little windy. Wednesday was 5 miles at 7:20 pace weather getting a little colder about 10F. Saturday morning I ran at about 6:30 in the morning, it was about 0F but calm so not bad. The dogs love this weather especially our lab-cross she likes the cold.