Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Finally a Long Run

 Yesterday was a beautiful day. I was so happy that it was also long run day.  I did 11 miles, which parts of were a bit of a struggle, but the scenery was worth it.


 Cola dog had a fun time.
I am only looking at the camera because mom is twisting my ear.
 This picture shows why parts of my run weren't very fast.  The first part of my run was on trails that looked like this. I was running over hard crusty snow, some parts were pretty drifted.
I also got my husband to do a HIIT workout with me.  My daughter participated too.  Some of her moves made it hard to workout because they were so funny!  Fun to get the family involved in a workout.  Really brings out my competitive spirit.

On another note.  My son has learned to play rummy and wants to play it all the time.  So much fun!  I played a lot of rummy with my Dad when I was growing up.

22 comments:

  1. Your LR looks so cold! We still have a ton of snow/ice here. It needs to warm up so that it will go away! This weather is killing me.

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  2. That is so gorgeous! Gotta love that big sky state!

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  3. It is so pretty there. I need to make sure I get to Montana in my lifetime. Great run!

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  4. snowy, snowy Montana. Glad to see Cola is doing well and that you got a long run in! You're so much braver than most of us out there running on those frozen trails!

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  5. beautiful! i don't know how you run on that frozen patchy footing, that would make me crazy!

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  6. such gorgeous views on your long run! I love getting family involved with working out, makes it so much fun. I used to play rummy ALL the time with my grandma when I was little. Anytime I play now, I can't help but think of her :)

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  7. Sometimes I wish I had places to run like you do, but then I remember that that would mean I had to move to Montana and I have vowed never to move again. Sounds like a great run with the pup!

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  8. It sounds and looks like a great run! That first photo is stunning!

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  9. What a beautiful run:) I used to love to play cards with my dad growing up. We always played cribbage:) Good for you for getting your run in!

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  10. Eesh... I couldn't run 11 miles in that! Good for you for getting out in that. Gorgeous.

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  11. You have an awesome back yard to run in Christy! Glad you (and Cola) had a great run!

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  12. Gorgeous run! I'm jealous :). We taught our 2 oldest to play rummy over the Christmas break. I really like that they are getting old enough to play games with.

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  13. What an incredible back yard!!! It does look freezing but it's such a cool change to my usual landscape!

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  14. What a beautiful run!!! How fun about the rummy!

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  15. What a beautiful trail run, Christy! Pace is unimportant. When you are on that type of terrain, you are getting one heck of a good workout, no matter what!

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  16. We played rummy with my husband's family all the time! I haven't played in a while though.

    Beautiful run scenery. I'd run 11 miles in that!

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  17. beautiful picture! we haven't had any snow yet this year. i always played rummy with my papaw and it was fun but i swear i don't know the rules because he changed them and cheated so much!!!

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  18. Beautiful scenery indeed! So glad Cola is feeling better :) .

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  19. gorgeous! Kudos for muscling through the tough parts of that trail.

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  20. Ah man, check out that view - but that looks FREEEEEZING!!! Good job Cola too!

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  21. What a beautiful view! It's the things like that that keep us going out time after time, even when it's a struggle! Also I am glad Cola is feeling better and can join you without problems!

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