Why do you Run? Becasuse I can!!!

My first day back running.... I had hurt my back in early November and I have not run or did much of nothing since.

I just wanted to add this to the blog for data.... I believe it was swede hallow route.

thanks,

Jason

Ran with Bridget up Swede Hallow second day back after being out about a month with no running....

I am back logging mileage from my run group page....

I remember running real slow with Bridget.....

Good to be back!!!

Jason

I ran Swede Hallow by myself... I got stuck in a meeting and missed everyone at noon...

night....

J

Hello, I just setup this blog and this my first blog so bare with me. I have some setup to do for this blog to get is going I guess.... So here it goes!

I ran with my run group at the Y today as I usually do on Thursdays. It warmed up today to around 30 degrees, even though it didn't feel like it. We ran slow and it felt pretty good but my legs are feeling like cemment blocks still. I am just getting back from not running for awhile because my back had went out on me and I could not run.... I had been in lot's of pain for about a month but after seeing the chiropractor and recovering it is doing a lot better. So I am taking it slow to get back into it. also with the snow and ice I am being extra careful.

I was going to sign up for Grandma's tonight but I'm going to wait until tomorrow... I need to get that done before I change my mind. I hope my neice Leah is still going to do this with me! This will be her first marathon and she says that she is a little nervous.

It was only Bridget and I running today, Amanda got stuck at a meeting and Chad was on a rest day.  I am glad that I have people to run with otherwise I would not be able to keep this up I think. Well, I need to go get some sleep.... I new to this blog thing and it is hard to talk about my runs.

Good Night runners!

J

I did not run today but I did sign up for Grandma's Marathon today.... I am totally excited about doing this and seeing if I can qualify for Boston, Hmmmmm.......

Sure is cold here I think was only in the teens today....  Also a big snow storm is coming late tonight and tomorrow.....

proabably won't run until Monday....

see you,

J

The snow is here!!! We have more the 10 inches already. I won't be running today thats for sure.... I

Patti had to go to work. That sucks!! I am trying to get our basement painted... It is a long process with removing wall paper, spacle, sand, wash, and then I can paint....

I am sure not motivated for this.....

later,

J

What an adventure today out running the snow covered, uplowed streets of St. Paul.... I believe at run time of Noon the temp was -1 but it was very Sunny out. Amanda, Bridget and I ran towards Swede Hallow but the path was not plowed at all, so we stayed on the street and went up most of Mounds Hill. We turned around at the park area and I think that is about a 3mile run that took us 27:37 for time.  I felt pretty good and think my legs are feeling better, they are not feeling so heavy anymore. I am glad that I had people to run with or I might have not gone at all. We will see what tomorw brings... It time to get back in my groove.

see ya!

J

Wow, It actually warmed up to almost 20 today.... Ran with Jessica at 11:30am because of 1pm meetings, yeah! Anyway it was quite an adventure trying to navigate the streets of St. Paul but Jessica and I adapted. We headed towords Swede Hallow and part of the path was plowed but once we got up to W Seventh the plowed path just ended.... So we had to hit the streets and any open sidewalks. We ran for 27:41 by my watch, so I am guess around 3 miles we went today.... I hope to run tomorrow at Lunch and try to go farther if time lets us.

See you out Running!!!

J

Well Happy Friday!!! I am glad that I was able to get out and run today... It was only in the teens today but at least it was sunny.  We ran at noon from the Y, John and I.... Sorry you couldn't make it Amanda! So we headed towards Swede Hallow same as yesterday but today the rest of the Swede Hallow trail was plowed now... which is great!!! We ran a little farther today, I think it was around 2 miles up to Phalen Blvd and then we turned around. So a total of 4 miles to end my work week feels good. I am just starting back and will get more miles in the next coming weeks.  Don't think I am going to be able to get any runs in this weekend... So glad I got this done! It took us 41:29 but we stopped and took pictures of the beautiful snow. I will try and post some on here for people to see.  See you out running!!! one step in front of the other!

J 

Happy Monday!!! Well it's a Winterwonderland out there today! We had a good run up Swede Hallow and took 33:32 for time... It was Jessica, Bridget, Amanda and I running today... It was a nice snowy run was not that bad out at all.

Keep running!!!

Jason

Well, I am in the dog house for going running tonight at the Run Room.... I should have stayed home and helped get the house ready for Xmas day!!!  Anyway, ran about 6 miles in 55:39, ran around Lake Calhoun & Isle with my Running Room Group. Which was Amanda, Casey, Steve, Milton, Dave, Deb, and Mike. Also a couple others but I don't know them.....

The run felt pretty good and the route was mostly cleared of snow but there were some spots that made you work at it. My feet are feeling it today. I beleive the temp was in the 20's so was pretty nice out.

Even though my wife not to happy with me right now, I am glad that I went running. I will come up with something to make it up to her.....

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!!

Run because you Can!!!

J

Happy Holidays!!

 We ran Swede Hallow today up to just past Phalen Blvd overpass, which ended up being about a 4 mile route. Felt pretty good over all, except my feet are sore from last nights run....  It took Jessica, John and I about 35 minutes to run this route. It's not the fastest time but I will get there, it's just the beginning.  I am probably not running tomorrow since it is Xmas eve and I have to get the house ready for Xmas day.....

 I wish everyone a Merry Xmas!!!

 I'm getting my winter stride on!!!

J

Well, I had a pretty good Xmas but I am glad it is over! I have ate to much crap and gained to much weight over this time. Anyways I ran today and I was all by myself today... I think most people are off work this week because of Xmas.

So I ran Swede Hallow my usual route but instead of running just 3miles, I ran 4 miles and I ran it in 33:29. This comes out to a pace of 8:22, which isn't to bad considering the conditions.  I believe it was about 18 degrees out with a slight breeze but atleast it was sunny out which helped....  My legs still feel like cement blocks too!!!

Run like its your last run!!

Jason

What a warm day today!! I believe it was around 35 degrees when I went for my run today. I ran 5 miles up through Swede Hallow from the Y today and it took me 43:47. Which comes out to a pace of 8:45, which is not bad and I am happy with it. I am still feeling slugish and my feet are still sore from running in the snow.  What a beautiful day though, sun shining no wind, I actually felt like I had to many layers of clothes on.... I won't be saying that this coming weekend when the single digit for highs comes to town.....

Keep on moving!!!

J

So Rainy and 38 degrees!! I'll take it.... Better then what is coming this weekend!!!

Well, I had company today for my run... Thanks Jessica for running with me in the rain. We just ran you guessed it....Swede Hallow 4 mile route in 34:01 with an overall pace of 8:30. Sure felt warm out and I was over dressed again... Anyway it was fun trying to dodge all those slush puddles.

Last run of the year for me... It sure has been fun!  I got my act together this morning and headed out for a long run. It cooled down from yesterdays mid 30's down to about 15F, with slight breeze and looking gloomy... More snow is on its way the news says this morning and will be here sometime this afternoon. I ran for 1:28:41 which came out to be 10.3 miles on Gmaps Pedometer. The pace average comes out to 8:37, which I am happy with. The breeze was cold and I should have worn something over my face. (You live and learn)  My legs are finally feeling better and not like a pair cement blocks. I am excited for the New Year to come. It will be fun to see how I can progress with my running.  You just have to keep moving, one stride at a time and never give up….

Why do I run?  Because I can!!!

J