Snowed in

It's been a few weeks since my last post and I must admit I have been thinking about what I want to put up, but haven't found the time to put it down "on paper".  There have been a few hurdles to overcome the last few weeks.  I've started a new position and while I try to learn what I am supposed to be doing I have been working very long days.  I am happy to report that I have done a good job of staying on my training schedule, for the most part.  In addition to the stress and time restraints there has been an obscene amount of snow and cold weather.  But I have been living the mantra "but it doesn't matter", because I've got a race to get ready for.  See below...

It may appear that I have aged twenty-five years but the white around my face is frost that formed in my hair!

In the last few weeks I have not had any injuries or aches and pains.  My knees, shins, calves and toes feel great.  I haven't even needed to take ibuprofen, with the exception of my long runs.  Unfortunately, Sam aquired an overuse injury on his knee.  He has missed a whole week of training and I don't think he is going to be ready for the May 16th race.  I am really disappointed that I won't have him to run with, but I don't want him to be hurt even more than I want to run with him.  He promised to run with me whenever we are together.

The last few days I have been running at the wellness center in Moorefield.  I have learned quickly not to run next to the women on the other treadmills if I can avoid it.  No, I'm not being snobbish!  I had two days in a row where the woman next to me had on very strong perfume.  Trust me it is the longest thirty minutes of your life when you are running and don't want to breathe!

This weekend is an eight miler...I'm actually looking forward to it.