Good Running Weather

Great running weather. February 18th, and almost 50 degrees. The sun was out and I wanted to get my run in early. Noon had about the high for the day. Then it cooled off and the snow started again, bringing a nasty cold rain with it. It will be close to 50 again by the end of the week. I enjoyed the sunshine for a while though. I did about 5 miles today, and it felt pretty good. I have been researching a couple of races to do this year. I basically look for something different or atleast in a different place for me. I saw a "Spartan Race" that is pretty close to me in July, and a "Tough Mudder." Both look pretty interesting. We'll have to see how this year plays out.

Be active, no can do it for you....

winter wanderland

It snowed a little last night, maybe an inch or so. It was in the 30's and threatening to cool down some more in the next few days. I decided to run before the weather got too nasty. I am after all a bit fragile when it comes to cold and wind. I did about 2 1/2 or 3 miles at an easy pace. I found a race to think about. Its part of the Tough Mudder series. It looks fun and a bit hard core. The closest one around here is at the end of April. We'll just have to see how things go. In the mean time, we'll just keep on keepin on.

Be active, It is better to wear out than rust....

Winter fun

We went to Lewisburg today. It is where Bucknell University is. They were having a Winterfest, and we thought it would be a nice day trip. Also, there was  a Polar Plunge into the Susquehanna River and I wanted to do one, so it seemed like a good way to spend the day. The weather was in the 30's so it was a manageable plunge. Not too "polarbearish." They had some ice sculptures throughout town and Joann and I found a seat on an ice throne. Of course we found somewhere to grab a burger and a beer to round out the trip. It is just the kind of guy I am.

Be active, life is NOT a spectactor sport

50 and fit

It is February 1st and the temperature is in the low 50's. Excellent running weather for this time of year (or really any time of year). I went to Nay Aug Park and did a few laps. I ran on the trails because usually they are covered with snow at this time of year. There were a lot of people there. Some were walking, a few were running and I must have seen about 10 dogs walking their owners. It was nice to see so many active people. There is no reason that some of those that were walking today, can't be walking or running 6 monthes from now. We'll have to see how many stick it out.

Be active, be happy

School's open

East Stroudsburg University started back this week, and yesterday was my 1st day of actual class. I headed down early to get books, and do a few things. I found myself with some free time and opted to use the Rec Center. I like an eliptical trainer and seldom have a chance to use one. An eliptical is "No Impact" because your feet never come off the equiptment. A bike is also "No Impact." Walking is "Low Impact" and running is "High Impact."  The higher the impact level, the harder it is on your joints. There were a lot of people using the Rec Center when I was there but I am not easily intimitated. It is important to remember that you work out for yourself, not for others (well sometimes for others ALSO). You can't worry about how you look in comparison to everyone else around you. Do what you think you should be doing, or do what what you enjoy doing. The important thing is TO DO....

Be active, be happy

Snowy Day

Its winter here already. Well maybe it is usually snowy long before now, but I'm not a winter person, so in my opinion it could have held off a few more months, till spring anyway. I worked out indoors yesterday while it was snowing, but felt the need to hit the pavement today. The temperature was close to 30 or so, so I decided to go to NayAug park. I hadn't run there in a month or so and wasn't sure how they took care of the roads, but thought that it was worth a trip. The roads weren't too bad, but there were  a few slick spots. On my 1st lap around I encountered a few people walking dogs, one other runner and a "speed walker" that was probably going faster than I was, though luckily in the opposite direction. When I was on my last lap I had the roads to myself. However, there were a few families sledding . All in all, it was a nice run. 

Chill in the air

Yesterday the temperture was in the teens with a 12 MPH wind, today it was colder with a little less wind. I ran both days. I did not overly enjoy either run. After a mile or so it wasn't too bad, but I never like running in the cold wind. By the time I got back home after running for 3 or 4 miles in, I had a pretty good sweat going and my knee was fairly well loosened up. I did do a walk to cool down and was happy to get back indoors. Then a quick stretch and very welcoming hot shower. I did get a little heated up over the fact that as I passed Sharons Diner (on Washington Ave.) where the cops eat, the one that is owned by a relative of a fireman, two cops went by and the fact that someone was parked on the sidewalk, making it impossible to walk, let alone use a wheelchair, the cops did not even notice. I am pretty much pro-cop, but if they refuse to do their job, refuse to create revenue, then they deserve to lose their jobs. I'm not saying it's corruption. Maybe it is just being inept or lazy. But it definitly one of those three things. In the meantime no handicapped person could use the sidewalk. No child could walk. No woman could push a stroller.