1:10 PM - Overcast and breezy. Temperature right around 40 degrees. Went running at Spa Park today. A lot of the trails and roads are marked "Closed for Season" because of the snowstorm last Wednesday that dumped 8-10" of snow on us. That didn't stop me though. Decided to go jogging on them anyways. Slip sliding everywhere, but realy had a good time. I was pretty out of shape though, considering I haven't run in nearly two weeks! End of the semester was a busy busy time!
SO... it's been awhile. Went to the Dr.'s yesterday to get a physical, get some achilles stuff checked out because I'm still getting pain when on my feet for extended times, and got the H1N1 shot as well as weight check.. It's official.. I'M A CERTIFIED FATTY! - - 201 LBS! That is simply unacceptable. So I made myself go running today. Really am going to work harder to get base training in this winter. Lazy time is over!
Celebrated on Friday after work with coworkers and friends (and Emmy!) at the Parting Glass. Was my last official day of student teaching. Bittersweet because I am really going to miss the kiddos. However, on Thursday I drove an hour to the BOCES to drop off an application for subbing for the 23 local districts. I got a call before I even got home saying they checked my references and I got the job! So I have orientation for subbing this Thursday morning.
Yesterday was my last official day of grad school classes EVER! I filled out all my paperwork, got a lot of assignments back, and then went to Panera Bread with Emmy followed by yet another surprise on her part. She took me to get ice cream at Emack and Bolios ice cream shop (all organic and everything); the inside of the shop looks a lot like Ben and Jerry's (bright colours, etc.). My goal is to work up to running 4-5 miles a day for 5 days a week.
Trails were covered with snow and there were a lot of walkers out. Had to avoid a couple dogs too. Haven't been having a good experience with dogs this year. I have found that now I almost have a phobia of dogs, even my own. Our youngest St. Bernard Marilyn loves to play rough and is prone to jumping and biting at your sweaters and sweatshirts. Well now I cringe and draw my hand back (ever since the dogbite incident in September which still left a scar on my hand!). Splits were pretty good considering the conditions, and even when trailblazing I managed a sub 10:00 pace!
- Mile 1: 9:36
- Mile 2: 8:54
- Mile 3: 8:41
- Mile 4: 8:53
- Mile 5: 9:48
- .75 (7:26; 9:54 pace)
Total Time: 53:19 Total Distance: 5.75 miles Average Pace: 9:16 | 
