Stacy's Blog

Took every ounce of energy to go down and run. I was supposed to run an 8 mile tempo run. I was lucky to tough out 6. Legs felt lousy again. Got done and went to bed. The weather is really starting to get to me. This time of year always gets to me. It's like winter is still got a strong grip but spring is not that far off. The days are longer and brighter and the sun is starting to feel warm again. But all you can see for miles and miles is white mountains of snow. The intersections are really challenging, can't see over the snow banks, so you have to inch out very carefully.

Mile 1- 9:13

2-8:49

3,4,5&6-8:34

5 miles in 41:45. Ok, that makes up for the pathetic "tempo run" last night. I feel better now.

Took the Maggie and Bayly for a walk. The wind has been blowing hard since yesterday morning. But the sun was out and it was a "spring sky" so we went for a mile. It was really cold. I kind of wanted to see what shape the roads were in. Not good. Even though they are gravel they are still really icy. Temps are not going to go up any time soon. I would like to do my long run outside this weekend. Have to see.

The mayor of Fargo wants a million sandbags filled by March 15. They estimated they used about 6 million to save the city last year. They are saying there is an 86% chance of major flooding on the Red River. Haven't heard anything about the Sheyenne or Wild Rice.

Bayly and I decided to risk the ice and snow. The sun was brilliant and temp. was 24. I ran on the very edge of the road where some dirt and grass was showing. However, due to the wind the last couple of days there were alot of drifts. They were so hard I ran right over the top of them.   92 days until the Fargo Marathon.

"I run because it's so symbolic of life. You have to drive yourself to overcome the obstacles. You might feel that you can't. But then you find your inner strength, and realize your're capable of so much more than you thought."  -Arthur Blank

Ran the Brain Freeze 5K today. It was a fun run fundraiser for one of our local heroes who suffered traumatic brain injury in Iraq. What a great great guy! He has come a long way and has a long way to go, but he was out today to start us off and then shook everybody's hand as we finished. When our son came home safe and healthy from Iraq I made a decision that I would do everything I could to support those who were not so fortunate. The temp was around 20 and there was a light snow falling it was a great day for a run!

Now I just have to figure out where I am going to run 15 miles tomorrow. Hopefully I can find some place where I don't need ice skates. :)