On This Day I Can Run...So I Will!

Spin class this morning.  Legs were still a little sore but spinning loosened them up.  I started a circuit plan today that I got off the internet.  I have a two day plan that I will alternate three times a week.  

4 miles on the treadmill and another day of circuit training.  Feeling stronger already.  Also bought spinning shoes today.  I have been spinning for years but never invested in the shoes ... I guess I figured it is time.  I am super excited about trying them out tomorrow.

Spinning with my new shoes was great!  Didn't make as much difference as I thought but I felt it was a little easier with spin shoes (I hate using the word "easy" and "spin" in the same sentence, doesn't seem natural).  

My husband and I decided to do an "active" date for Valentines.  The bowling alley was booked so we decided to try racquet ball at the gym.  We had a lot of fun and played for 1.5 hours before we knew it.  Chipotle then American Idol after ... good times.

Calling for light snow friday night into saturday.  Supposed to do 20 miles saturday morning.  Hope the shoulders are clean. 

Everything seemed to go wrong in the beginning but soon the run leveled out. It was supposed to be about 33 degrees but it was actually 40 when my hubby and I started out (he is hiking with a 25lb sack intermitted with running). at .75 mile I stopped to shed a layer because I was too warm. I hung my shirt in a safe place to pick it up on the way back. after continuing another 1/2 mile, I realized I left my pepper spray on a mailbox where I shed my layer. So I went back and got my pepper spray and ran to catch my hubby. I didn't have time to drop water so I tried carrying a bigger water bottle this time and I hated it. It felt bulky and before long was splashing all over me. Then my 3 gels that were in my pocket were bouncing up and down and driving me crazy. Stopped ... separated gels (one in glove, one in sleeve, one in bra), and drank half my water instead of wasting it. From that point on everything smoothed out and I could finally enjoy the run. Lots of hills and road kill. Thought of QP when I saw a tu tu on the side of the road because I know she would have picked it up and put it on :)