Around mile 4, I got to Welles Park. It's a very pretty park with plenty of activities and trails, although they aren't very well maintained. I slipped and fell on a huge patch of ice just before taking this picture. Oh the lengths I'll go to just take a pretty picture.
"Ow, ow, ow..." I could feel the bruises forming on the inside of my left knee and the outside of my right shin. I was just hoping that the pain would stop once I started up again, and that it wasn't serious.
After a few minutes of running, I completely forgot about the fall. I got near the Lakefront Trail a few miles later. I could feel the wind picking up off the Lake, and though I'm pretty sure it started getting colder, it was most likely the breeze. I had realized at this juncture that I had been singing to myself for a long while. Thank goodness for the "Dirty Dancing" soundtrack! This is a great way to keep "conversation pace" during an LSD or long run if you're going solo.
And even though I had already reached my halfway point, I ventured out onto the Lakefront Trail. I will be doing a lot of long runs out there, especially the 20+ milers that are coming up pretty soon.
*le sigh* 18 miles of mostly uninterrupted trail. I can't wait! The closest thing I've had to anything like that in Texas is the trail around Town Lake/Ladybird Lake, and White Rock Lake, which are both 9-10 mile loops.
After devouring downing inhaling nom'ing a couple of slices of leftover Giordano's pizza and showering, I looked outside to see that THIS had already happened!
Sophia wanted to help clear the sidewalks. What a helpful kiddo!
Then we hit up the park for snow angels, snow slides, and "GET DADDY!" funsies!
We finally got back inside the house and warmed up with some hot chocolate. We ended our afternoon with a mani-pedi (which was a Christmas gift from my Mom and Daddio for Sophs) and my (soon-to-be) birthday dinner (thanks, Sophs!).
Y'all have a wonderful Sunday! I believe I'm going to end it with some home-Yoga. :)
Do you like to get your run out of the way on the weekends, or do you prefer to savor and rest before getting training done?
Sophs is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteYou're my running inspiration. I like that you just get out there and get it done, like Alex.
Oh my gooses. Seriously. <3 You're looking to do Sunburst, right?
DeleteGreat job there my Texas friend! I am amazed you can run in those cold temps. Much respect!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris! I'm more amazed that I don't fall down more often, but the temps don't really bother me that much. It's humid enough to keep my lungs from burning, and I sometimes get overheated (believe it or not, lol). The snow can make things very difficult, but I think that it all helps in the (pardon the pun) *long run*.
DeleteI am sorry if I've mentioned it before, and I'm repeating myself. (Shit happens when you get old). I highly recommend icespikes.net. They screw into your shoes and are MUCH better than sheet metal screws that some people wear. Just find an older but still useable pair of running shoes. I even race in the spikes.
ReplyDeletebtw: I love my Saturday morning bike/runs and then my sunday am long runs. For awhile, I was doing my long workouts on Fridays, but in the winter...I love sleeping in and doing my stuff whenever I feel like it.
I love looking at all of your Chicago pictures. Believe it or not, I miss it! I wouldn't necessarily move back, but I LOVE that city. :) What neighborhood do you live in?
ReplyDeleteI have spent countless hours on that lakefront path...
Oh! And congrats on an awesome long run!!
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