Ran a decent 5 miles this morning. Chilly, at 20 degrees, but beautiful, sunny and glittery-frosty. I realized why I had low energy in my last few runs; I'm cutting back again on carbs, trying to get below 20% body fat (nearly there). I already eat fairly low carb and Plaeo (no wheat, sugar or dairy). As I recall it took a while to adjust to low carb and "train" my body to burn fat instead of carbs. If that's the case, I just have to be patient and persevere if I want to trim up and slim down.   This weeks goal: 4 runs back to back...two down!

Debm2011 Thanks, hun! Re: "Reserve tank" "Super strong 3.2 miles today" <~ I like the sound of that! I love the holiday lights here too, it is SO old world New England-y

Old Coyote "... I ninja'd up " <~ LOL! You and me, babe...suit up, Ninja up, and get 'er done!

OC:  YOU watch 'Desperate Housewives?!?"  would never have guessed?!?!    Thanks for the info on Nutella.  I love Denver in winter. Can't remember the neighborhood we lived in (I will at 3 am!!) but it was 17th/Monaco area, about 4 miles east of the city park, so I ran to the park, around the park, and back.  Didn't have a 'garmin' then but I would say it was about 9/10 miles??  I ran mostly 10ks and a few HMs then as I had less time due to a more hectic work schedule in comparison to the current one: travelling from CO to NM to AZ to ND to CA, and raising 2 kids, and working on my graduate degree, whew!!  Makes my running a 'cake walk' now that I think about it, haha!! 

Melody:  you and OC are die-hards, hard-core to be running in such cold temps!!  I have cold weather running gear but maybe if I get some NEW ones ........ been thinking about your gore-tex jacket you mentioned .......... we ride snowmobiles in ND (in storage at hubby's parents) so we are use to snow, cold conditions but I know running on snow covered trails takes extreme caution with every step.  I had to when I was training for a January marathon, I was out there on the snow, icy, slush trails at 7,500 + elevation, in the wind but sunny days.  I told myself then that I will be smarter on picking a date for my next marathon!!!!  I give you both high fives for your determination and persistence, WOW!! 

mkay:  YAY!!! way to go!! glad you're feeling better!!

msab:  wishing your wife a speedy recovery ........ and a successful operation .......and another speedy recovery.  Impressive run on your part, helps to cope with life interruptions.

Was gonna run a 10 mile on trail but had to take my car in for a new starter, and wait for daughter to get back from work as I was also have babysitter duty, then had to get my car at 4:30 pm, got caught in traffic jam which turned out to be a 5 car collision by the exit to freeway!!  By the time I got home, it was tooooo dark and I COULD NOT get my body and mind to run in the neighborhood on paved road, ugh!! and ouch!! and boring, and scary!!  Too many people racing for the nearest take outs or shopping!! 

So, definitely plan on running later today when daughter comes home ...............

Run safe everyone!!

Did the speed workout on the TM today, after an afternoon bike ride that I should have started earlier in the day. It was brisk, but I wanted to get at least one more ride in this year, so I did about 5 miles. Still getting used to the bike -- not enough riding yet.

Ran a full ladder (200, 400, 800, 1200, mile, 1200, 800, 400, 200), all 9.0 or above, including a 9.4 mph mile. I wanted to increase the mile pace each week, so I did it, although I was asking myself WHY I was doing it at the time.

NHLA..... Holy speed demon, NHLA Man, that was some 4-mile pace!!!

Jane1224.... Welcome!! When I was a teenager, my friend kept trying to quit smoking, and I laughed at his efforts one time at his house. His father looked at me and said," Well, the important thing is he keeps trying." He quit for good a while later.

Melody.... Nice 5 miles. Two down, two to go. Make it happen.

12/12/12 concert for Sandy Relief -- award from this judge goes to Roger Waters.

I got a used Scott road bike, a 2012 model. It's very light and goes faster than I remember bikes going when I was a kid. I haven't done a thing with a bike since 1974, I think. It's so light it's kind of shaky. Or I'm kind of shaky -- not sure which.

Mel, % body fat on men and women is not comparable. 25% sounds like a perfect goal. It can't be easy running without carbs. I can certainly feel it when my body is out of glycogen and it's not comfortable. "Suit up, Ninja up, and get 'er done!" <= sounds impressive!!

NHLA, you are at a 6+ mm pace? on trails? Just amazing!!!

JMsab, So sorry about DW's trials with surgery. Sounds so frustrating!! Hope her procedure is completely successful and receover swift! 18% body fat and a BMI of 24 is great!! You haven't been on a bike since 1974? That gives me hope. I was going to buy one and thought, "I haven't used a bike in 30 yrs so what makes me think I'll use it now?" and didn't. I've regretting it. 

Deb, I can picture your run through the commons seeing the Christmas lights. Sounds dreamy! There are benefits to living near historic areas in the NE.

OC, thank you very much for your concern. I'd prefer to hydrate with water though and save the snot for the Kleenex. Love nutella and PB on whole wheat toast for breakfast! It's pretty, too. Why freeze it? It's not going to spoil in the heat?

Off to the gym for an easy 3 mi on the TM. I am coming back but still coughing a lot. Had two beers this afternoon for the first time since probably last New Years so this might be interersting. Splat! Ah, well. One thing I know is how to get back up. Poor friend pulled calf on R leg on Sat. This has been ongoing since Oct. 10th. Injure calf, heal, repeat on other calf. He finally agree to see my PT guy who is infinitely better than the others but guy could find nothing physiologically wrong with his frame or gait or musculature. I told him I thought he needed a sports psychologist a while back and he stopped talking to me for a couple of weeks. I firmly believe in the mind body link and this person seems to be in denial about some emotional stuff. It's so hard to watch someone you care about flounder when you know they are trying really hard to excel and can be successful.

Run fierce and (as Mel would say) finish strong!   

I ran a strong 3.5 mile run in the 20 degrees crystal-clear-glittery New England morning. My goal this week is to run 4 times back to back...three down one to go!

NHLA Zoom-zoom!! Thanks, re: 20%

az2mn Thanks, re running in the chill. Your day sounds like a "comedy" of errors and craziness! I hope today's run went well.

jane1224 Welcome and keep at it!

jmsab23 What a great ride. I'd be a little shakely, flying down the road on your bike at this point too! lol 18% *Whoot* High fivers, Mr.

mkayc I'm at 20% body fat now and would like to sneak down just a smidge to be in the "athlete" category. So glad to hear you coming back around after that nasty chest cold. Bummer about your friend.

Debm2011 We must be near each other on the globe, because you morning sounded just like mine: "...glittery frost on everything" Oh, man HUGE bummer about the fall. Glad there doesn't seem to be any permanent damage. Damn. I hope your next run is smooth sailing.

Old Coyote: nice photos of the white stuff. What's that word?  [CONSULTS DICTIONARY]

Anyway

[NEWSMAN VOICE] Day 285 of Snow: Held Hostage!  [/NEWSMAN VOICE]

Not cold enough to really bundle up the way Old Coyote did.  On the other hand, I didn't wear shorts when I ran 7.41 miles this evening.

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