Two sure signs of spring in Vermont!
Mud!
Sugaring!
Today my plan was to go to the gym after work. I left work late and because it was so late I didn't want to go to the gym. I felt rushed and just dreaded the treadmill. It would have made more sense daylight wise to keep on heading to the gym but I turned the car left instead of right and drove toward home. The trouble with going home first is I check the mail, check the fire, feed the cats etc. But eventually I changed my clothes and headed out. I did don my reflective vest as I knew it would be getting dark before I returned.
I had a great run. I had a better pace than I have had non race in quite awhile, more than meeting the goal I put in my head. I didn't look at my watch until I got home so I didn't know what my pace was, although I felt I was doing well. When I looked at my overall pace I cheered! Each mile was in the 9s but the last which was 10:16. Maybe being stressed and in a hurry helped but I think it was just one of those days!
Muddy, cool, fading light BUT spring is coming so life is good.
I had a great run. I had a better pace than I have had non race in quite awhile, more than meeting the goal I put in my head. I didn't look at my watch until I got home so I didn't know what my pace was, although I felt I was doing well. When I looked at my overall pace I cheered! Each mile was in the 9s but the last which was 10:16. Maybe being stressed and in a hurry helped but I think it was just one of those days!
Muddy, cool, fading light BUT spring is coming so life is good.
20 comments:
Who would have thought you could be so happy to see mud.
Yay for spring!!! BTW, I love your blog picture of you running in those fancy tights!!
Yay for spring coming! I can't wait for daylight savings to begin this week. More light for running after work.
Good job getting out there...and see, it was well worth it :) ...rockin' pace!
Spring has sprung!! Enjoy!
I really do like mud, I wish they made running boots! I think we are on the same teaching schedule, my conferences are done tomorrow. It was a long, long week. Do you ever find yourself feeling like you've said the same thing more than a few times. Today, I felt a little muddled like that. I hope yours go well!
Woohoo! Spring is on its way!
I would be happy to see mud too! Eventually it will dry up and everything will be all good:) Way to get out there and run at a great pace! I am with you and would rather run outside than running on the mill any day!!
I've never seen a sugar mill before...gotta do that one day! Way to knock out a great run today, I'm sure you feel on cloud 9 right now! :)
As I started reading I thought you were going to say you didn't do your run - and it ended up being such a good one! Great! And yay for spring - here the first sign are the crocuses poking their heads up...
The best runs are often the ones you didn't expect would be great. Glad you had such a good one.
Soon I'll be writing about winter runs while you enjoy summer.
I cannot wait for the spring!!!
Sounds like a successful run to me - way to get it done!
Mmm, sugar!!
Life IS good! Is that what it's called? Sugaring? Never knew that!
looking forward to spring and being able to finally run outside.
I am more excited that it's staying light out longer! Funny, it's getting colder here in NorCal this past week while you guys are getting warmer! Ha!
Checked out your race schedule - you are going to have a great spring!
Yay for you for getting your run in after a stressful day at work. Sometimes that's really all you need is a good run!
I'm happy to see mud too; no snow!
why do I always think of food when I read your posts? Sugaring season, and now I'm all happy for maple syrup on pancakes.
I think Oregon has mud all year long =). I guess that's better than a frozen tundra right?! =)
Did you get my email about Maine? Will you be around?
Like the sugaring pic! Like seeing pics from other parts of the country!
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