Sleep was spotty this week, which led to many senior moments. There was a trip to mom, so there was a short hike but a bit less running than I wanted. As usual I just tried to do the best I could.
I’m joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and wondering why that proverbial balance is so hard to find.
Workouts update
- Monday: Yoga (35 min), 2 mile hike @ Greenport Conservation Area
- Tuesday: Yoga (20 min), Dogwalk, PB Cardio Toning (25 min)
- Wednesday: Yoga (35 min), 3 miles easy, Dogwalk, Pilates (15 min)
- Thursday: Yoga (30 min), 2 mile Recovery Run, Dogwalk
- Friday: Yoga (20 min), PB ST (25 min), Dogwalk, Walk with a friend
- Saturday: Yoga (25 min), Dogwalk, <== sort of a rest day
- Sunday: Yoga (20 min), 6 mile long-er run,
Dogwalksnow started early, PM Yoga (20 min)
Running Mileage: 11 (+2)
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
Running Update
Wednesday intention: take it easy
I wasn’t going to run today. I never sleep well during the Full Moon and today was no different. After resting in bed a while after waking up in the early morning hours I got a second wind so I decided to go for it. I started out feeling pretty strong and then had to drag myself through the last mile. I probably should have rested; my Garmin scolded me the next day.
Thursday intention: recover
Going to my mom tends to throw my running “schedule” off, and that was as true as ever this week. I wanted to get in more miles, but I also knew I’d be better served by a short recovery run so that’s what I did.
Sunday intention: go long-er
This was a run where Mr. Judy said “you know it’s snowing, right?”. Ah, the things non runners say The snow actually started much earlier than forecast, so Bandit didn’t get a walk. We’ll see how obnoxious he is today.
So yes, I’m sweating while there are snowflakes sticking to my eyebrows. This was actually a decent run. It’s most likely my last trail run of the year, too. I don’t do the trails after we’ve had a snow that sticks (unless it warms up quickly, and it’s not supposed to).
It was going great, not slippery at all, until I got to just before turning around when I stepped onto a sheet of ice beneath the snow and slowly (and gently) went down, thankfully falling the way you’re supposed to mostly — I am not hurt. I also stepped on another patch of ice beneath the snow on the other side coming back, but this time I managed to stay upright.
That’s why I don’t run trails once the snow sticks around. It’s just not worth it to me. You never know what’s actually lurking down there.
Favorites of the week
It was a busy week (for me), and getting together with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while was definitely one of the highlights. Even if it was cold and windy.
I went the other way at Greenport Conservation Area on the way home from mom. So much mud! The overlook was just okay, but now I know. I might have liked it more if I hadn’t had to slog so much. Thank goodness my hiking boots are waterproof. I also timed it beautifully to arrive at home just as the sun was setting (and it was a lovely sunset, too) — I really wanted to keep going but glad I resisted.
Bandit can be so iffy, but for whatever reason, the vets and vet techs here have no problems with him. In fact the vet tech asked if I wanted to collect a urine sample and I said no thanks, you try. She said he pee’d on a post right away and was no trouble for the blood draw. The bill for an annual checkup and senior panel and urinalysis was about a third of last month’s credit card bill — and that one was higher than usual. I thought Mr. Judy was going to kill me for agreeing to all that but he was surprising cool about it. True love — for Bandit, that is.
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Coming up on Friday: Probably nothing. Several appointments next week and then back at my mom for an overnight next weekend.
Chocolaterunsjudy 
It was quite slippery but I took easy today at the race.
I guess I better look for my yak trax. I hope to run and hike tomorrow.
Yes. The vet can be pricey.
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Obviously I wasn’t racing. No matter how easy you take it I e under snow can get you!
Yup you’re gonna need something to hike tomorrow. Probably not to run, though.
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Especially from seeing your photos, I can see how running in snow can be a good experience – but I couldn’t cope with ice and the risk of slipping!
Vet costs can be excruciating! But I think it’s cheaper here in Ireland than in many places.. last year my cat was very sick after a bad UTI, and was in the hospital for a week, receiving fluids, antibiotics and whatnot.. I was in shock over how low the bill was. I expected a full salary worth.. almost.
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You are lucky that it’s not as expensive in Ireland! At one time we had 2 cats & 2 dogs, but now it’s just the one (not one of the original 2 dogs). It’s amazing how much time he seems to take . . .
Lots of people use spikes or Yaktrax to run on trails in Winter. Just not my thing. Even though I wanted to take more photos than I did! Snow can definitely be very peaceful. At least at the start of the season.
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Eek- I can see why you don’t want to run on icy trails. And it definitely looks cold up there! Sounds like you have a busy week coming up- I hope you’re able to get more sleep. Good luck with the trip to your mom’s.
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For the most part it wasn’t icy but all it takes is one patch. I’m sure you’d think it’s cold — but it’s not too bad yet. Bandit might disagree though.
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I’m such a chicken when it comes to running in the snow because I’m always afraid it may be icy. Also I usually run on sidewalks and in a local park where they don’t do a good job of plowing.
I hope that you are able to get more sleep this week.
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Unfortunately something’s come up this week & looks like it’ll be tougher than last. I am pretty careful at trying to avoid ice!
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Yikes on the ice. I’m glad you fell gracefully. 😉
Glad Bandit was good for the vet. Our vet is really $$$. Luckily Scooby doesn’t have to go very often.
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Grateful I didn’t hurt myself since there was a lot of shoveling today!
So far Bandit doesn’t go often either. Still waiting to hear the results.
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Ice is my biggest concern about winter running (far more than the temps!). I’m glad your all wasn’t too bad.
I really hope you’re able to get more sleep this week!
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Thanks Michelle, unfortunately something’s come up this week. At least I’m getting a haircut. 😊
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Sorry to hear you fell but glad it wasn’t worse. I don’t envy people up north now with all of the cold and snow. It’s been relatively mild here during the day anyway and should hopefully will stay that way until next month.
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We just got our first real snowstorm of the season — although luckily not as crazy as Western NY’s storm a few weeks ago. Talk about strength training though! So good thing I didn’t hurt myself in the fall!
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Glad you didn’t hurt yourself when you fell. I do love running in a light dusting of snow, but I’m always a little nervous that I might encounter a slick spot.
Awww, Bandit was such a good boy for the vet!
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Lightly falling snow is the best. Although it wasn’t so light most of the time. I’ll miss those trails though!
It’s truly amazing how good Bandit is at the vet, considering he bit the first vet I took him to when we first got him. 😊
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A very sensible attitude to the trails and ice! We had our club run yesterday night and it was fine for most of it but about a mile out of the four the pavements were covered with ice. And I was the lead on the session, so I was so nervous someone was going to fall (no one fell). The two people who decided it was going ahead didn’t go! Anyway I also went out when it was snowing on Sunday and it was fine – I did get some funny looks from other people, though!
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Glad no one fell & that you enjoyed your snowy run. Too bad that the people who gave the go ahead didn’t show up!
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Glad your fall wasn’t too bad but that is scary! I haven’t had a proper get-together with friends in a while and I think I need to fix that this year. There is nothing like catching up with a good friend(s) so I’m happy you managed that catch-up.
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