Tree Lights and Snow

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Lights on the tree outside my parent's house, full of the recent snow. My next photos should be from Isla Holbox.



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Augusta

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My trip to Kansas was short, but it was great to see my sister and her family. The temperature was in the 30s, except for the day they got a ‘snow storm’, or so they called the inch of snow on the ground. I’m not sure many Kansans could handle a Minnesota winter.

My sister actually lives in a small town outside of Wichita.

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Headed To Wichita

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I’m off to Wichita KS today to visit my sister and her family. I’m hoping for a run or two in balmy temperatures over 30°F!

I Like Mild Winter Running

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I’ve been known to say I like winter running. This winter I’m learning I need to clarify that statement. I like winter running in the mild winters we’ve had the last couple years. I’m still getting out there, but I’m not enjoying it quite as much. For example, this weekend I found myself frustrated after my run Saturday. I wanted to do a longer run, but the -7° F wind chill prevented me. I layered my tights, put on several top layers and a balaclava, but my eyelashes were frozen within a few minutes and my balaclava would freeze whenever I pulled it down from my mouth. While I feel I can run at that temperature, I just don’t feel like I can sustain it for a long run. While invigorated, I came back from my run Saturday wanting more of a workout.

Don't Block the Box

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Don’t forget to avoid ‘blocking the box’ when driving in a snowy rush hour.

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Things Runners Will Do

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The cold last week was a bit of a shock and the snow over the weekend just didn’t get me motivated for a run. So by today, I really wanted to get out there. It was a wind-chill of around 10°F when I got out, but I came to work prepared with multiple tights and a variety of cold weather accessories. While trying to figure out the perfect mix of layers, however, I apparently forgot a sports bra. Since I was running late in the day and my desire for the run was strong enough, I decided to run in the bra I wore to work and risk sitting around in it for the remainder the day. It figures I would come back to my desk after the run to find a meeting scheduled for the end of the day.