I woke up this morning thinking about the yummy crab cakes from last night. As a result, my whole run was filled with, ''those were so delish'', ''glad I took three'', ''I wonder if I could make those'', ''there must be recipes on Pinterest''.
What a fun and beautiful day yesterday was for Jamie and Kate. A day filled with smiles and lots of talk about VT.
Preoccupied by thoughts of food, my run was meager at best. I ran to where I thought George could be found. He has a blueberry rake stashed out the woods and during some of his runs, he will stop to rake and I thought I knew where I could find him, but I must have been too early. I continued on, but he was no where around. I headed back and remembered I still have a whoopie pie to enjoy sometime today...I think it's going to be sooner than later.
Have a great day.
Keep dreaming!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Blue Skies and Blueberries
I got out this morning at about 5 or 5:30 returning a bit after 7 for a nice 2 or so hour run. I will start to use my garmin soon so I'm able to see my distance, but for now I am happy just running. The garmin is the necessary evil at least for a few runs.
The skies were blue and the trails were lined with blueberries, it was a beautiful morning.
Someone else was out, he was putting his boat in and on the way back it looked as though he was doing some fishing.
I ran some of my BL. I tend to like to go into the trails through a dirt road which seems like it may or may not be some one's driveway. I know during the winter the owner educated me as to where the trail was and I notice they have piled up some sand maybe to block one such trail runner. Oh well, I wasn't spotted and it provided a little bit of danger not to get caught.
I was hoping to run into George along the way, I left before him, but other than few shoe prints, I didn't see him.
Looking forward to a fun day! Enjoy everyone! It's a beauty!
Keep Dreaming!
The skies were blue and the trails were lined with blueberries, it was a beautiful morning.
Someone else was out, he was putting his boat in and on the way back it looked as though he was doing some fishing.
I ran some of my BL. I tend to like to go into the trails through a dirt road which seems like it may or may not be some one's driveway. I know during the winter the owner educated me as to where the trail was and I notice they have piled up some sand maybe to block one such trail runner. Oh well, I wasn't spotted and it provided a little bit of danger not to get caught.
I was hoping to run into George along the way, I left before him, but other than few shoe prints, I didn't see him.
Looking forward to a fun day! Enjoy everyone! It's a beauty!
Keep Dreaming!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Saving the Spider Web
We weren't sure if we would be sleeping early last night as our neighbors were having a big party which included fireworks. However, we put the fan on and really didn't hear a thing, so we were able to get to bed early and a have a good night's sleep. So luckily I was able to wake up my usual early time and get out.
After a brief chat with Kate on FB as to why we were up so early, I headed out the door. As I headed over the dam I noticed the spider had been working the night shift again, however this time I ducked under the web and didn't disturbed it or get web all over me.
As usual, the run was beautiful, no one was out except for the birds and me...and oh ya and a deer fly. The deer fly followed me the whole way and at one point I realized how useful it would be to have a tail like a horse to swat it. I continued along my way and saw a dark mound in front of me..what was that... a giant pile of moose droppings (moose on the brain)?? As I got closer, I saw it was a piece of clothing. I decided to stop to investigate. I tend to like investigating things. It was a beach dress, my story for this dress was that it fell of the back of a 4wheeler, it was size XL and had that combo smell of cigs and perfume. I decided to use this as my horse tail. I picked it up and for the duration of my run swung it around my head and side to side like a tail to swat away the deer fly. It worked and it was sort of fun.
My run was a somewhat modified SC training loop. I'm pretty sure I left the house around 4:30 and I was back at around 7, so I was happy with my time spent on my feet. Overall, very pleased to have done this solid run.
On my way back, the spider web was gone, I figured George must have had the pleasure of running through it, as he was just getting up as I was heading out, although I didn't see him anywhere along the way.
Not sure what the weather is for today. It looks a bit like rain right now. But I know tomorrow will be nice, huge congrats to Kate and Jamie, tomorrow is their big day!!
Have a wonderful day!
Keep Dreaming!
After a brief chat with Kate on FB as to why we were up so early, I headed out the door. As I headed over the dam I noticed the spider had been working the night shift again, however this time I ducked under the web and didn't disturbed it or get web all over me.
As usual, the run was beautiful, no one was out except for the birds and me...and oh ya and a deer fly. The deer fly followed me the whole way and at one point I realized how useful it would be to have a tail like a horse to swat it. I continued along my way and saw a dark mound in front of me..what was that... a giant pile of moose droppings (moose on the brain)?? As I got closer, I saw it was a piece of clothing. I decided to stop to investigate. I tend to like investigating things. It was a beach dress, my story for this dress was that it fell of the back of a 4wheeler, it was size XL and had that combo smell of cigs and perfume. I decided to use this as my horse tail. I picked it up and for the duration of my run swung it around my head and side to side like a tail to swat away the deer fly. It worked and it was sort of fun.
My run was a somewhat modified SC training loop. I'm pretty sure I left the house around 4:30 and I was back at around 7, so I was happy with my time spent on my feet. Overall, very pleased to have done this solid run.
On my way back, the spider web was gone, I figured George must have had the pleasure of running through it, as he was just getting up as I was heading out, although I didn't see him anywhere along the way.
Not sure what the weather is for today. It looks a bit like rain right now. But I know tomorrow will be nice, huge congrats to Kate and Jamie, tomorrow is their big day!!
Have a wonderful day!
Keep Dreaming!
Friday, July 6, 2012
Spider Web
I got out early. It was the best of both worlds. It wasn't too dark, but I could see the moon and some stars. As I finished up it was daylight.
As I left the house, George said, ''watch out for wild animals.'' I immediately started out with Joe W's story of the skunk on the course at the Western States in my head. Of course, this tends to be my fear, getting sprayed by a skunk or attacked by a fox. At one point, I imagined a moose was out and about, but it seemed to be just the sounds of a duck or or two. I was just settling into a zone and I ran through a spider web as I crossed over the dam. What a weird unexpected feeling that was, totally unexpected. I just ruined a spider's night shift work in the matter of 2 seconds. So strange.
I decided I would do the up around twice in a row, instead of leaving it to the tail end, so I wouldn't be tempted to skip it. This worked well,I hardly remember doing it the second time.
Another beauty of a day!
Enjoy!
Keep Dreaming!
streets/yogish shorts/tech tee
As I left the house, George said, ''watch out for wild animals.'' I immediately started out with Joe W's story of the skunk on the course at the Western States in my head. Of course, this tends to be my fear, getting sprayed by a skunk or attacked by a fox. At one point, I imagined a moose was out and about, but it seemed to be just the sounds of a duck or or two. I was just settling into a zone and I ran through a spider web as I crossed over the dam. What a weird unexpected feeling that was, totally unexpected. I just ruined a spider's night shift work in the matter of 2 seconds. So strange.
I decided I would do the up around twice in a row, instead of leaving it to the tail end, so I wouldn't be tempted to skip it. This worked well,I hardly remember doing it the second time.
Another beauty of a day!
Enjoy!
Keep Dreaming!
streets/yogish shorts/tech tee
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Over the Other and Up and Around X 2
I stuck with the plan of tacking a bit on each run and it was a good choice. Combined with my still no thinking it was a really great run.
I know there are days when thinking needs to be done to work through brain creaks, but why go there when there are no nagging creaks, body or mind. So thinkingless today was great. When my mind started to wander, I focused on BB, Belly Breathing and thought be gone! A great refreshing run, 'over the other and up and around twice.'.
Happy 4th!
Keep dreaming!
tt/cs/inovs/hat/sunglasses/bug spray
I know there are days when thinking needs to be done to work through brain creaks, but why go there when there are no nagging creaks, body or mind. So thinkingless today was great. When my mind started to wander, I focused on BB, Belly Breathing and thought be gone! A great refreshing run, 'over the other and up and around twice.'.
Happy 4th!
Keep dreaming!
tt/cs/inovs/hat/sunglasses/bug spray
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
To Think or Not To Think
The following is one of my favorite quotes:
Author's note: I was recently asked what I think about while I run for 24+ hours. After quite a few minutes of deep deliberation I concluded that I really think about nothing at all. * Stephen Wells, Livestrong Maine
After listening to conversations Friday night, I decided this quote was my plan for this morning's run. Result ...I like not thinking!
OUTSTANDING conditions for an outstanding start to the day! I almost forgot my ''thought'' was to tag on a tad more, so I added on the perimeter of our yard. Successful day so far.
Enjoy your day, it's a beauty!
Keep Dreaming
inovs/tech tee/yogaish shorts
Monday, July 2, 2012
Feeling Good!
After a day of not feeling well..everything ached..from a sore throat to every joint hurting, today I feel good. I went out for a brisk pre dawn walk, itsy, bitsy run. It looks like it's going to be a nice day!!
George is already out and about running and he went past me as he headed home for a bio break. I'm really feeling good as he has a pacer for VT!!!! It all just happened like it was so meant to be Friday night. While at the Team Burphy celebration, Val became his pacer. I cannot explain how good this makes me feel...he is truly in the best Super Pacer hands.
Have a good day everyone..I know I will!
Keep Dreaming!
George is already out and about running and he went past me as he headed home for a bio break. I'm really feeling good as he has a pacer for VT!!!! It all just happened like it was so meant to be Friday night. While at the Team Burphy celebration, Val became his pacer. I cannot explain how good this makes me feel...he is truly in the best Super Pacer hands.
Have a good day everyone..I know I will!
Keep Dreaming!
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