It took all week but the snow mostly melted and I was even able to run on the bike path again. Read on down to this week’s Favorites to see what I saw while running on Wednesday.
I’m joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and slowly adding on a little mileage.
Workouts update
- Monday: Yoga (20 min), 3 miles easy, Dogwalk
- Tuesday: Yoga (30 min), PB Metcon (25 min), Dogwalk
- Wednesday: Yoga (20 min), 4 miles easy, Dogwalk
- Thursday: Yoga (20 min), Dogwalk, Pilates (20 min)
- Friday: PB Metcon (20 min), 3ish mile hilly walk @ Wilcox Park, Yoga PM (20 min)
- Saturday: Dogwalk, Yoga filming (60 min) ==> rest day
- Sunday: Yoga (20 min), 3 miles easy, Pilates (20), Dogwalk, Propably PM Yoga
Running Mileage: 10 (+1)
PB = Killer B
TM = Treadmill
WU = warmup
CD = cooldown
SB = Stationary Bike
Running Update
Monday intention: go easy
I didn’t really think the time change effected me that much, but sleep has been a bit off and on lately. I ran in the neighborhood and I don’t really remember much from this run.
Wednesday intention: go long-er (and get out of the neighborhood!)
Mr. Judy had somewhere to be, but I needed to see some new surroundings on the run. The bike path was blessedly clear of snow — and I got to see an eagle! That always makes my day, and in 14 years of walking and running on this path, that was a first for this part of the path (I’ve seen eagles further down the path once or twice).
This run was still slower but faster then they’ve been in a while — I was taking it easy, too, since I wanted to add a mile.
Sunday intention: take it easy
Poor sleep again due to someone (not Bandit), so I wasn’t in the rush to get out there and it was slow when I did. It felt pretty good though, and it was negative splits. I’ll take it.
Favorites of the week
Seeing an eagle (even if it refused to move) is always uplifting to me. I guess because it doesn’t happen that often! The snow has finally mostly melted (even if we got wintry mix yesterday). The longer days mean I can leave later when I go visit my mom so I don’t feel as rushed.
I did check out a new park on the way, but this one was just meh. Always something to see though.
ICYMI: Work on those hamstrings while also tapping into your wisdom body. Practice with me here. Looking for a quickie? I’ve got a vlog explaining the Koshas with a short 5 minutes to calm practice here, too.
Coming up on Friday: Hmmm, have I got something to runfess? Guess I better come up with something!
Chocolaterunsjudy 
Sherry and I have seen an eagle here before.
Happy to have different places to run now that the snow has melted and long runs are happening again.
I assume I’m slow but I don’t wear a watch so it doesn’t matter to me as long as I’m out there.
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Some nice progress there with the snow, and with your running too, since I last read your blog. We turned our clocks forward today here. I can hardly believe how light it is outside at almost 7 pm!
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Yes! I actually considered a second stop on the way home from my mom, but I was tired (and the traffic ended up bad enough as it was).
Slow & steady is the way to come back! Works for me, anyway.
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I see eagles up at Lake Wisconsin but I can’t get a photo of them. Last weekend, I was taking a selfie when they flew over me–I caught a photo of me looking up at them, lol. They are just spectacular.
I was just thinking how pretty that photo is of the park and then I read your comment that it was just meh. Lol
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LOL at the eagle selfie fail. It was easy for me to get video of the eagle because it was just sitting there — but way too far away.
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I love that photo from Wilcox park! I never see any eagles here… only vultures (which is unsettling during a long run… reminds me not to stop!)
Sounds like you had some good runs this week! Let’s hope this is the end of the snow for you.
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It may not be the end of the snow yet(although it may be) but I think it should be the end of snow that needs to be shoveled. That makes me happy!
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Gosh, your photo makes that park look lovely.
Glad the snow melted for you!
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It just tells you not to always trust a photo (like when traveling & accommodations). I’m sure it’s really nice for the long Al’s — there swimming, boating, frisbee golf, etc.
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Your photos are lovely this week. Can’t believe you all still are getting snow! It is certainly springlike here
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You are lucky to have springlike weather. Sometimes we skip over Spring & just go straight to Summer. And your cherry blossoms are amazing!
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Good to see your snow melting so you can get out on the bike path and how fun to see a bald eagle. We’ve seen one twice in our back yard on consecutive days and that’s been it in the 20 years we’ve lived here. The second of the two days we saw it, it had caught a fish in our creek and was in a tree chowing down.
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That would be so cool to see a bald eagle in the backyard! Although hopefully they don’t prey on dogs. 😊
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I was surprised to see how much snow you’d gotten. I know you said it was “meh” but your photo of Wilcox Park makes it look like quite a nice spot.
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That last snowstorm was a big one for us.
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I also love the Wilcox Park pic…the blue sky/water is phenomenal! I can relate to your trouble getting a good eagle picture…same with me regarding the robins! Every time I notice one, it disappears by the time I get my phone ready to snap a shot.
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I don’t even try with the Robins. But the eagle wasn’t going anywhere.
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I think any time you can capture an eagle in a pic it’s a good one! I haven’t seen any around here in awhile. Glad the snow is melting quickly. Snow at this point of the season is just plain rude. Our week ahead looks like we’re going to have more weather whiplash. There’s a 60 degree day in there though so I’ll take it!
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We might get close to 60 one day too. I got to sit outside in the backyard a little after Bandit’s walk yesterday. It was really windy & I was bundled up but it was sunny!
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Something magestic about eagles
That is way too much snow.
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It’s almost like eagles are out National bird. 😉 The snow is completely gone from our yard now. It was just about gone later yesterday! Amazing what a little sun does.
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Depending on where you go around here, your chances of spotting an eagle can be pretty good. They like to hang out in certain areas, like this one lake for example.
I’m loving the longer days! I feel like I get so much more done than in the heart of winter where it feels so dark and dreary.
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I definitely get more done as the days get longer. We’re really not meant to get as much done in Winter.
I’m not sure I’d call eagles plentiful here, but there are also certain areas that attract them. There are some FB groups that share amazing photos of them!
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I’ve never seen an Eagle but have seen a hawk and it scared me a little bit!
We’re currently experiencing fake Spring here which is starting to test my patience, lol. I had the drastic shifts in temperatures.
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Hawks we see frequently. We have hawks in the neighborhood. I think they’re cool!
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An eagle, wow! Matthew thinks he saw one in California, which was very exciting. Let’s hope the snow stays away now.
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There’s a fairly good population of eagles here, although it’s not as though we see them frequently. We used to go to a place called Canyon of the Eagles once in a while when we lived in TX to see them.
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Oooh, I can’t wait for your runfessions! I have been super tired this week as well. I think it’s the time change and hormones. Boo.
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First I have to come up with some runfessions, LOL!
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Glad the snow is melting away so you have more options for running! Hopefully spring is there for good!
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Thank you! I’m a bit behind on commenting (obviously) but having more places to run feels great. I might even have sunshine tomorrow. 🙂
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As the snow melts in your part of the world, we move into fall and after a hot summer, I’m so excited, LOL! This week has been odd though with some later summer rain. The final hurrah before our dry winters, I guess! I can’t remember the last time I saw an eagle – it was definitely not in Gaborone though. What a great sighting!
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I’m sure you have birds there I’d be excited to see! Let’s not even mention all the African wildlife . . .
We might have a couple of days of Spring next week. I’m very excited!
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The eagles have been hiding from me lately. I agree, always uplifting to see them!
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Although they are around here, we don’t see them too often. I do see hawks fairly regularly. Saw a couple this morning circling while I was running. I th8nk they’re pretty cool too!
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