Sunday, February 26, 2012

Saskatchewan Screamer: Dislike

 
February 26 - Yesterday was my scheduled long run for the week. My running partner/personal trainer is unavailable (she's living it up at the Princess Half Marathon in Disney - more on that later), so I recruited hubs and the loyal hound to run with me.

Who could resist that?

We loaded up the car and headed toward Manchester to take advantage of the paved paths and nearby park. Hubs and the dog were going to run about 3 miles with me and then walk around while I finished up another 4 mile loop. We stopped for gas on the way and that is when I noticed how windy it was. I knew we had a wind advisory, but then hubs introduced me to the Saskatchewan Screamer...a fast moving low pressure system sweeping southeast out of Canada bringing winds with speeds over 45 mph. After checking TWC App on my phone, we decided to reschedule the run for Sunday when the winds would lessen.

That's his pouting pose!


So this morning we headed to church...

Outfit: H & M sweater, GAP pants, Express necklace.

...and then we realized we had double booked our run to coincide with basketball. Oops. So instead of the awesome downtown run I had mapped out for us, I hit the basement and climbed on the treadmill for 7 miles. 

Source

Watching Home Alone while running on the treadmill is not my ideal workout, but it is better than not working out at all. Although, I can honestly say that the look on "Kevin's" face is exactly how I was feeling earlier today. Despite my frustrations, I had a good run and continue to maintain my momentum for my next half marathon at the Cox Rhode Races in Providence, Rhode Island in May.


8 comments:

  1. Wow! Great job on fitting your run in.. On a dreadmill! Eek! Is right!

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    1. I know. I was totally bummed, but glad I got a run in anyway.

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  2. Personally, the wind is the worst to run in. I'll take snow any day. :) At least you got in your miles.

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    1. I don't mind the snow either. Watching the flags whip in that wind was a bit scary.

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  3. I've never heard of the Saskatchewan Screamer. Good name!
    Barbara
    My Running Shortz

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    1. I hadn't either. There's also the Manitoba Mauler...lol

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  4. great job of making it work and I'd die in cold windy weather!

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