Objective: endurance w/ moderate pace Conditions at 7 AM: 32F, overcast, wind 5-16 mph. During run, increased clouds and wind (to 15-30 mph). Patches of ice, still lots of snow around, streets mostly bare. As the wind picked up and I got into an icier neighborhood, I got a little discouraged about the pace and stopped looking at the watch. Just as well. Going by effort level was the order of the day. I had a good workout and enjoyed one of the prettiest sunrises I've ever seen up here.
Completely off topic: I came home to a surprise. My DD is studying Greek mythology and reading a wonderful book series (first book is "Lightening Thief") about Greek gods interacting with mortals. With a little help from my husband, she decorated the whole house with various gods' altars (Hermes' had one of my marathon medals and some old sneakers), a temple with an oracle, and an entrance to Hades (the basement). I was given a supply of drachmas (pennies) and some coupons (free ride on Hermes' elevator - to go upstairs) and a Greek lunch at Dionysus' Diner, complete with olives, feta, dates and "ambrosia" (juice). Then we had a tour, and I had to go on a quest to find a golden fleece (polyester, fleece-like cat bed). Completely delightful! Right now she's off having a guitar lesson at Apollo's Music Shop.
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