Seeking a better country...

Ran from home to Shoreline trail, aka Centerville Blvd.  Out and backed 3.5 miles.  The trail was in good condition, except for northern exposures.  These were icy or muddy.  I saw several people, but even more magpies.  The afternoon was warm enough that I shed my gloves by the end, and didn't miss having a hat.  East breezes overnight had cleared out the gunk from the valley, so the lake views were sparkling clear. 

A bit cold this morning...17 degrees.  I didn't warm up again until 2 in the afternoon.  Ave pace was 7:47, on the roads to Jennie P.  Ipod died after 15 minutes.  When I put it by the car heater, the battery still had 2/3's charge. 

The only redeeming quality of this run was that it was a run.  The view & temperature were very sub-optimal.

Ah, Saturday.  Spent 5 hours getting ready for and taking a family picture.  We finished by 3, giving me enough daylifght remaining for a fairly ambitious run to Farmington canyon.  The roads were icy, until I got to the dirt roads on C-ville blvd.  These were just snowy.  The view from the mountains sure beats that from the valley.  In many areas, I was the first to track up the new snow.  I saw the eagles and hawks coming into the canyons to roost for the night.  Slipped and fell 2x.  No damage done.  I made it to Farmington Canyon just as the sun was setting in the far southwest.  Ran a mile plus on pavement back to the gas station for a donut and ride home.  8:43 average for the entire run, which isn't too bad, considering the care I had to take on downhills in the snow.  The hot bath afterward felt amazing...I sure got cold waiting for a ride home.