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« Odds and ends | Main | Totally. Not. Joking. »Monday, February 19, 2007
Reprieve!
Despite the fact that Monday is a stretch and strengthen day on Hal's training program, the break from the snow and freezing temperatures seemed like a good excuse to get out and run with the puppy. Tonight, after I made lunches for the next few days (broiled salmon, okra and squash, and baked sweet potatoes), I checked the temperature outside and sure enough, at 9 p.m. it was still about 38 degrees outside, with little to no wind. I packed up my lunches, threw them into the refrigerator, and got to getting outside. We only ran for about 25 minutes, but we had a great time. Glinny was a little on the slower side - for her - but we had a blast. She's muddy as hell, and is gated up in the kitchen right now because of it, but I'm glad I opted to spend time with her as opposed to going to yoga tonight. Tomorrow promises more of the same, and since The Boy and I are going out to dinner tomorrow night, Glinny and I are hitting the streets again in the morning. I already reconfigured a new route using Gmaps and everything. Because in March I'm going to be ramping up my training for a triathlon this summer, I need to invest in a new pair of swim goggles. The ones I've been using for - yikes! - three years now just bit the dust last week and I can't get them back together again without them leaking. I've got my eyes on a couple of pairs, keeping in mind I really don't want to spend more than $20-30 on goggles. Anyone have any suggestions? It was a nice night and it was a good run. I can't wait for tomorrow morning. People in Chicago - GET OUTSIDE. Seriously. While it's not particularly sunny, it is around 40 degrees and it's perfect running weather. There were some icy patches still, but we made our way around them just fine. This winter has been tougher than it's been in some time; I promise to never take nice weather for granted again. Posted by Erin at 11:07 PM | filed under: Training commentsI don't think you can go wrong with TYR for swim stuff. That's who makes my suit and goggles, and I've been happy with both. My goggles were pretty cheap, so they're not the greatest. They're a little snug on my eyes (like, they leave impressions), but they don't leak. If you buy $20 or $30 TYR goggles, you should be fine. If you know exactly what you want, you can get good deals at swimoutlet.com. And, I second this weather! It's great for running - feels like spring!! posted by: Hanna at February 20, 2007 09:59 AM That is great that you got out for a run with Glinny, twice too =). I hope you end up having as nice of a week as we are suppose to get here in Tenn. It's suppose to make it to the 60s. posted by: Annie at February 20, 2007 01:17 PM I swear by my AquaSphere Seal mask- great line of sight/vision and the price is right (about $25 or so plus $5 for a bottle of defogger which will last you forever.) They make blue lenses and photochromics as well- great for that swimming-into-the-sun thing that summer tri's around here are famous for. Great success to you! What tri's are you planning? posted by: Kate at February 21, 2007 08:34 PM
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Good on you for getting out there in the cold. How old is your puppy and what sort of dog? We have a 6 month old golden retriever names Izzy who is adorable.
Chris H: Glinny is an 18-month-old golden retriever!
posted by: Chris H at February 20, 2007 01:36 AM