Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Pine Creek Pass


The road and the Pallisades in the background.


My first run since Rocky Raccoon.  I've walked, elipticized and imagined that I was getting my heart rate up.  Today's run was great.  About 1,000 feet of elevation gain and 10 miles. I felt tired and uninspired to go outside and run in traffic but I did it anyway and am glad I did!  I got some new sneakers and they fit great and felt comfortable.  They are made with Gore-Tex so the slush that inevitably gets all over my feet didn't make my them wet and cold.  Yippie!


The top of the Pass, I went a couple of miles up and a couple down the other side.  Rinse, lather and repeat.



Hey!  This road is steep.



The rock on the left was loose and crumbling before my eyes.  I was a little nervous passing it.  Although the pieces were the size of a tennis ball and smaller, I wouldn't want to get beaned in the head by any rocks.


It's views like this that make running in the winter, in the slush and cold, on the side of a busy road, worth it.
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4 comments:

  1. PipFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    And you say you envy my runs! Yours put mine to shame when it comes to the scenary. I will get around to posting photos from my holiday runs in the next day or two though. My lap top has died and I'm relying on hubby's.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    Pip, I'd trade you in a heartbeat! I prefer water (in liquid form), warmth, and green. I wish I didn't have to wear shoes, ever! I'm stuck in ice and snow here from October through most of June. ICK!

    I'm looking forward your holiday run pictures! Go marathon girl, go!

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  3. Diane J StandifordFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    When I used to run---no where but flat parks in Indiana. Awesome what you enjoy!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Thanks for reading Diane! :)

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