prlmanrunning

set out on a partial temple loop run been a while since i ventured down 13th west between 104th and 126th south with all the construction makes for a muddy messy and somewhat more dangerous route not much shoulder in places and sidewalk torn up in others little better today with the work on hold for the holiday made for not too bad of a run after all 

leaving the house not too early this morning seeing as i am on vacation ha ha not sure how far or what route to take turned it over to my subconscious weather not too bad so i start south on redwood to 126th then west to 27th west following where the road wants to lead me mind wandering loosely not really focused on anything, north on 27th to 104th  time slipping by with hardly a second thought east on 104th to 13th west still in my zone south to 126th then west again to redwood turning north back to 118th then warming down for a bit ,all in all nice to get out and turn my self loose  

heading out the thermometer reads 30 but with the wind blowing guessing its around 0 should have worn my face mask but oh well hope its good for my complexion ha ha . Opted to go to the east side for my 13.5 route up 126th and loop over 114th and 7th east back to state and back was a bit chilly with the wind in my face starting out but soon enough started to generate some heat looked like the sun was going to make an appearance but didnt take the chill out of the air.   Did not really matter much i was in my own little world niether the weather or anything else was going to disrupt or take away from my relaxation ritual

wow what a day for a run starting out it was snowing lightly with about 3 inches of fresh snow not too cold but a blustery wind awirling thinking to myself it wont be too bad managed the first 1/4 mile and it became evident that it was more slush than snow and the storm was getting stronger. Figuring as I was already out and in it may as well keep going north to 126th and redwood turning west and making my way to 3600 west it was really getting thick out could hardly see in front of me and snow plastering  my body could have been mistaken for a snow man...well at that point i pretty much was ha ha. South from there to 134th finally turning back west now to complete my snow suit so to speak slush and snow caked on my body and shoes had reached maximum absorption long before felt like i was running with squishy bricks on my feet. East to redwood road turning back north with the wind small consolation but my spirit was still unwavering more of a playful run now splashing through slush and snow like a kid again good memories,cold not bothering me in the slightest .Back to 114th south and turn around and the final 3/4 of a mile back home before i know it :) blizzard setting in good ha ha laughing at the storm 

decided on the treadmill today most decidedly not my favorite but something different,the flexibility to change pace and incline is nice but still a bit boring much rather be out on the roads but realize that mixing it up ultimately is better for all around fitness 

took the boys to the fitness center to swim decided to run on the indoor track while they were in the pool its only 1/10th of a mile so was knew i would be getting some circles in ha ha started at a relaxed pace and soon was into my groove not really paying attention to speed just counting laps feeling really good concentrating on form and feel ( what my body was doing) sensing i was at a decent pace finishing my run down stairs checking the time was at about 1:40 for 13.5 mi surprising since i didnt feel the pace was at that level guess the short laps get decieving after a bit