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Monday, March 11, 2013

Finally back to running!

It has been almost a year since I left Alaska. There have been a bunch of ups (new job, house, etc) and very little downs. All those can be found on my solo site EverydayLivingPNW. I do have to say though, I have been missing the time I spent in Alaska running. The trails have been calling me and I have yet to answer in Seattle. Actually, I regret to report that I haven't really ran since early fall. But, there is promise on the horizon.


Late last week I was able to get out on a run. It was a beautiful day and I did not want to miss the opportunity to get outside in it (sounds familiar huh, just like when I was in Alaska). The air was crisp, yet fresh and the sky was blue. What more did I have to ask for? Okay, well I would of enjoyed less cars and more trail, but beggars can't be choosers. In fact, here is what the view from my run looked like:




The scenery was not as pleasant as I have been accustomed too, but the weather was just so nice. I ended up putting in about a half hour and working up a sweat. I do long for those days that I use to spend an hour out on the trail, running up mountains and taking in the view. Will that come back? Time will tell, but for now I will keep it small and keep checking in. Who knows what the summer will bring?

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  1. Looks awesome, and pretty cold. What were the temps?

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    1. About the 50s I think. Maybe even a little warmer. I over dressed for this one again, starting running in alaska has created that sort of bad habit!

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  2. Burr..... I am trying to figure out how to like running. Never been much for it, but I am getting there. Maybe I will go out for a run today!

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    1. I think the best way to get into running is to go somewhere you like (I like hiking trails), and keep your pace slow (slow enough to enjoy the scenery or hold a conversation).

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  3. Nice. It is good to see you are getting back into running. I have been doing mostly sprint intervals lately. The snow has made interesting runs more difficult.

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    1. I hear you there! If it is the amount of snow I am thinking then bunkerhill is tough and by the airport too...bummer man but glad to hear you are hitting up the intervals. i can't complain, have only seen an 1/8 of a inch of snow all winter!

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