Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't

Crusty ice on the roads in the early, cold morning doesn't stop us from getting out and running.  So why do I let other important things get put on the back burner with any little excuse?  There are so many good, better and best things I need to be doing that I keep neglecting.  : (

Not a bad morning for some speedwork on the track with Tom.  The next few mornings are going to be very cold...I'm glad today worked out well.  Down at the track the wind was a little less fierce than up here near our home. 

Today's plan was 6-8 half mile @ 5K pace.

Over all Pace: 8:25 - Over all H/R:  160 - Max H/R: 184

Fast                     Recovery

1/2 mile: 3:49       1/4 mile: 2:33

1/2 mile: 3:49       1/4 mile:2:30

1/2 mile: 3:47       1/4 mile: 2:41

1/2 mile: 3:47       1/4 mile: 2:42

1/2 mile: 3:45       1/4 mile: 2:42

1/2 mile: 3:44       1/4 mile: 2:41

1/2 mile: 3:39        Then a little walk for cool down.

I feel happy about this workout and am very grateful for my dedicated and consistent running buddy!

Tom was able to work at home today so we went out for our run around 11:00.  We were only together for just over a mile then he did his hills while I had a recovery day. 

Temps were in the teens but with the beautiful sun above it was quite nice.  In fact, we were overdressed when we walked out the door.  We quickly turned around and left some of the gear home which turned out to be a great idea. 

It always feels good to come home and know I got the run in.  Now if we can just muster up enough umph to go out with the SF running group tomorrow morning when it's suppose to hit -2.    I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!  It's a great way to start out our Thanksgiving Day. 

Happy Thanksgiving to all! 

8:55

We had a very nice Thanksgiving here at the Lee home today!  Plenty of food for all!  Lots of fun, including our BINGO game with Grandma and Grandpa.  Always lots of fun prizes to choose from! 

Tom and I joined in with the SF running club for our annual Thanksgiving run and gift exchange.  Six miles in 5 degrees!  Not too bad except for the very first few blocks and a half a mile with the wind chopping at our faces!

Four miles with Tom. Temps in the teens.  The sun fooled us a bit and we felt a bit overdressed again when the wind was not against us.  Added in about a mile walk just to enjoy the sunshine!  If felt good.

My plan for today was 8 miles with 6 of them around the 8-8 1/2 range.  I wasn't sure what I would be able to hit with the colder temps.  There were about 8 or 9 runners in the group, Tyler S and Tom helped me a ton to reach my goal. 

Now time to have more family around for some good ole' football and feeding frenzies!  Just very grateful for each and every day and for the blessings each one brings.  I know several families who are mourning this week.  My heart and prayers go out to them. 

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