Running Again!

Despite the temperature never climbing above freezing, I have been out running two days in a row! It feels good to reacquire that addiction that carried me through the fall. My toes, albeit, are a little numb after each run and the big one takes a while to gain full capillary refill. But other than that, I am surprised how well everything is going! My breath is shortened by the frigid air but it's not impossible to breathe and earlier today I ran four miles at a 9min pace! I was totally pumped by this!

B-May reminded me last night about training for triathlons as an excuse for carrying in the groceries by myself. She claims that for her half-marathons she doesn't need the upper body workout that I do. While it seems a little lazy (just kidding!) she does have a point: I need more strength in my upper body. I feel confident that the bike and run portions of the triathlons will go well. I should note also, that I never thought my run portion would be one of my strongest legs. Unbelievable the progress one can make in a year!

That being said, I have decided to schedule a swimming lesson with my cousin who had the opportunity to swim for the US Olympic team. Yeah. I figure (in agreement with my coach Brad) that if I learn proper technique, I'm good to go. With an efficient stroke the distances will be much more do-able and perhaps even make some decent time on the leg! I'm excited to get in the water. I do miss my bike. Snow and the road bike do not mix very well. Sadness.

Monday B-May and I went for a little snowshoe hike in the Belknap region of New Hampshire and climbed to the top of Mount Major with beautiful views of the Lake that I won't try to spell. I doubt that half of the ice fishermen on Lake W can spell it. Perhaps there's not much solace in that my spelling ability of locales is equal to the guys who sit in a 6 X 9 shack and drink beer on weekdays fishing through a three inch hole in the ice...

Fitness is on the up and up and our eating continues to be excellent as well! Aside from a handful of PBRs last night at a friend's house, I feel pretty good about things!

More running in the future and I can't wait!