first with ipod

Words 171

          Today I remembered to start my iPod running program for the first time. I didn’t use all the capabilities—I figure I will wait with that until I can leave the gloves and plastic pants at home.  As it is, I was able to learn exactly how far I have been running.  4.6 miles. 

concentration is a must

Words 146

          A simple run tonight.  I thought I was going well enough for a record during the mid-run sprint, but I missed it by more than a second.  I’m sure it was because of the many dogs that were chatting with each other as their owners sniffed around the trees. 

easy, stairs and sprint

Words 126

          I thought I was on pace for a record in the mid-run sprint.  I think the first half was really the fastest.  I was feeling good, my arms were moving, and my legs were pumping; I had the Romantics in my ears. 

second hand

Words 70

    Sun is shining and it feels like it nearly freezing out there.  On the way back, we stopped at a second hand clothing shop and I bought a pair of pants and t-shirt for $27. 

still cold out there

Words 87

          It is still damn cold out there.  I tried to run today without my wool socks and my hands were like blocks of ice.  Holding onto the pull-up bars at the end was agony.  The mid-run venue was completely clear of all snow and ice, and I felt good. 

-18?!? Ha! Feels like -10

Words 247

          I ran quite a bit before the stairs today.  This may be the reason that I took some time on the stairs.  I glanced at the watch at the 6^th floor landing and saw :21.  I knew that was a second slower than my first run up 6 flights.  I was expecting a much slower time. 

pictures of CELTA

Words 20; 5 pictures

     Fluffy snow falling, lovely, but everything was terribly slippery.  This slipping situation is evidenced by the poor time I achieved.