Saturday Five

It was another beautiful spring day. I slept in a bit, had breakfast and coffee, worked on my new book, and then went out for a 5-miler. It was nice and relaxing. Strangely, I barely saw anyone else out the first two miles. After that, though, the floodgates opened up near Hardin and I found a lot of people out and about. It was a little breezy from the south but overall not bad. I was glad to get in three runs this week and enjoy the great weather.

Two in a Row

Today was a day much like yesterday in the weather department. I was feeling like another run was in order so I went for it. Plus, in Texas you have to take advantage of the decent days since the 100-degree days are on the horizon.

I ran 4 miles again. It felt good, even two days in a row. Tomorrow I'll take a break and enjoy a Friday. I'm guessing if I went back and tallied up which days I run on the most and least over the years, Friday would far and away be the winner for least. It just seems wrong to burden Friday with a run.

Delayed Run

It got cool again here yesterday. Well, actually Monday night when a storm blew through with high winds and rain. It was only in the upper 40s yesterday with a very stiff breeze from the north. I stayed inside.

Today was much better. Even though there was still a strong breeze from the north the temperature was about 15 degrees warmer. The sun was shining, which was nice. I went 4 miles, even against the wind. I really wanted to go yesterday and was feeling that call to run, but waiting a day turned out to be the right choice.

Outstanding Day

I don't think it could be much nicer than it was today. It started off cool this morning when The Wife and I were at the flea market up on 380. We were looking for bird baths but apparently we'll have to find a statuary place if we want one. Anyway, it warmed up to about 70 degrees this afternoon. Spent some time writing and then went for a 5-miler. There was a light breeze from the south to keep things from feeling over-warm. I know that seems weird since we're nowhere near 100 degrees, but it's all relative to how the weather has been up and down the past several weeks. In a couple of months 70 will be absolutely chilly. Until then I'll enjoy the great weather and go spend some time doing yard work.

Walking in the Wind

It's a bit...breezy today. And by breezy I mean the wind is over 20 mph with gusts up to 45. I ran 4 miles today, or most of it. There were a couple of walks thrown in there when the wind was blowing against me too much. Other than that the day was just fine. Sunny, over 70 degrees, and I felt decent. I felt like I struggled a little with the wind, maybe rushed somewhat when I started and then battling against it at times. I tried to relax as much as I could, knowing I wasn't in a race.

Spring Forward

I hate the time change. But I covered that in the last installment. The only good thing is that the sunlight lasts longer into the evening. It was a nice day on top of that, and I'm sitting on the back patio as I write this. I went 3 miles today, which I figured was a good start to the running week. The temperature was 70 degrees at run time. To be honest it felt a little warm in the sun. That's probably because of the swinging pendulum on the thermometer. The long-range forecast says we won't get to freezing again. I'll believe it when I see it.

Seriously, Winter

Another cold front with freezing precipitation came through this week. I thought we were done with that already, but apparently not. Maybe this is the end.

Yesterday it was bitterly cold here. The wind was brutal and temperature actually fell during the day. I woke up this morning to sunlight and milder weather. I went 4 miles and it felt very good. It was slow and I got passed by a woman at the first mile marker, but that's okay. I'm not trying to win a race, just trying to get back in shape. I didn't sleep well last night so today's good run was a little surprising. I'll take it, though. Tonight it's off to a hockey game and then the clocks jump forward an hour. I hate these stupid time changes. I've said it before and I'll say it again - if a politician of either major party will do away with this nonsense they'll get my vote.

Third for the Week

I had every intention of running on Thursday but Youngest Daughter came over and I'll be darned if I'll miss the chance to hang out with her. It was a beautiful day, too. Oh well. I'd rather spend time with one of my kids than run any day of the week. Sorry, running.

Today was nice but very breezy, about 20 mph. I ran 3 miles and it wasn't great. The main goal was to get out and sweat a little bit, and that's what I did. Now on to grilling steaks and a relaxing evening at home.

Two in a Row

Yeah! Two days in a row. Of course I didn't feel up to running today and kept telling myself that I ran yesterday and it's okay, no need to do it again today. That's the type of laziness that's kept me from developing a routine. Plus, it was a beautiful day with temperature of 70 degrees and sunshine and no wind. I took the hill route and went 4 miles. It felt good and as usual, I'm glad I ran.