Pete
Marley and I had a nice 4 mile run in the light rain. Trail conditions ranged from packed snow, to crusted snow that you could run on top of, to crusted snow that I dropped through to a few inches above the ankle. Since the first two were the majority of the run I used spikes rather than snowshoes.We had a bit of trouble getting into and out of the parking spot at the trail head. I wish they would plow them.Then on the way home we hit a stretch of black ice. There was a guy in the apex of the turn that had slid up into a snowbank. I would have hit him if he had not signaled me about the danger. Even at that it required some finesse driving to get through the turn, since conditions only allowed so much slowing down without sliding into him.
TrailTromper
Tallahassee, Florida
Morning! Thunder and rain here, which is a really nice change. Won't be running today, but the knee is feeling slightly better so I'm optimistic that more rest is all that it will need. I will head to the gym shortly for a strength workout.
qotd: since we're on a roll lately, how about syrup? Maple, "maple" or other? (yes, I know this might be right up there with the 'mayo vs miracle whip' qotd)
Maple syrup and nothing else. And we brought back 2 gallons of the stuff from NH (my sister has a connection) so we're set for a while. I love it in my oatmeal, so it's not just for pancakes.
Morning folks!
Looking to get in a few after work. It'll probably be raining. fun times.
TT: sounds like an entertaining drive!
QOTD: regular breakfast is nothing but the butter flavored generic store brand from Smiths (Kroger).
special breakfasts (birthdays, holidays, etc.) require the purchase of Smuckers Strawberry or Boysenberry flavored syrup.
The only time I buy real maple syrup is around thanksgiving for the turkey brine.
Trail and Ultra Running User Group
Had an interesting 5 miles on the road this morning, first a loose dog came out and tried to chase me on the icy roads and snipped at my shoe. And a few miles later the freezing rain that was not supposed to start for an hour and a half started, so cut run short.
QOTD I use whatever we have in the fridge. However we usually have some maple syrup as a few years ago my son got into taping the trees around the house for maple syrup , which means he takes all the credit and I do all the work dumping the buckets and boiling it down on the stove for hours at a time. I'm hoping this year he forgets about it!
Sue
I'm am going to run about 5 after work...see if my work/run buddy wants to come. Yesterday's run I encountered the legs of a rabiit on the trail, just the back legs. His fleash was still a bright red so it was a recent kill. It wasn't messy and only had legs left laying there where they shold be next to each other. LongBeard thinks it was a bobcat...I have no idea.
QOTD: I rarely eat pancakes but just the grocery store brand.
05/13/23 Traverse City Trail Festival 25K
08/19/23 Marquette 50 dns 🙄
Faster Than Your Couch!
Run for fun.
Tim
Going to run home at lunch since DW and I are still sharing a car (while DS's car is in shop for engine repair). Nice and warm now but had ice storm this morning.
QOTD: Maple on pancakes (no butter) and I use it to sweeten oatmeal and just started using it in my tea. On a side note, maple bacon donuts from Voodoo Donuts (Portland, OR) are the BEST!!!
“Paralysis-to-50k” training plan is underway!
I plan to do 5 after work today. My abdomen still feels "strange" when I first start running, but it seems to be getting better with the lower milage I have been doing lately. I'm still running so Friday's scan will hopefully find something. If not, I'm sure they will just tell me to "suck it up".
QOTD: I agree with FTYC, nothing beats pure maple syrup. We don't do pancakes, waffles or french toast often, but only the pure stuff will do.
tbd.
QOTD: Real maple syrup all the way.
flashlight and sidewalk
Afternoon trailers!
Didn't run yesterday due to a pounding headache when I got home from work. I'm 90% sure it's stress related, which I am 100% sure is due to dealing with the mo-rons at the VW dealership. Plan is to knock out the laundry when I get home so that I have something to run in.
QOTD: I like real maple syrup on my waffles and french toast. The stuff they have at the diner is fine too.
**Ask me about streaking**
Doing intervals later today. I've found a form I enjoy: 1 minute full speed, 1 minute jog for 10-20 repetitions.
QOTD: I'm still too European for syrup, and eat it very rarely on pancakes in diners. I can't really differentiate between maple and "maple".
3/8 Way Too Cool 50k WNS
4/19 Tehama Wildflowers 50k
running under the BigSky
nice run in the mountains yesterday (6 miles), not so nice 5 mile run on the treadmill this evening
qotd: Mrs Butterworth (and butter) on hot cakes and french toast- if it's the fall and I've been bird hunting- grouse gravy on hot cakes w/ a side of eggs and chicken fried grouse pieces- that's the best
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