I wish it were July...

Yesterday I was able to run outside for the first time in weeks. I was SO looking forward to it. Unfortunately, it was not a good run. It is still very cold and we just have an insane amount of snow. Because of such a high rate of snow (and consquently a huge use of salt for the roads), the state has had to cut back. So the roads are an absolute mess. I did just over 4 miles, and even with my spikes on, I was slipping all over the place. Upon finishing, my knees were immediately hurting. Bummer. It is supposed to get up to 35 today - boy do I hope it does so some of this snow melts. Right now it is 5 degrees, so I am going to hold off on my run until this afternoon.

The good news is that with all of my treadmill running, my nagging aches and pains (from previously running constantly in snow and slush) are gone. I had been worried that my aches were from 2 marathons in a row, and then immediately ramping back up. But I think the real cause was the slippin and slidin, as evidenced by yesterday's run. It is good to feel healthy again.

And overall, my week was ok. I am tired, but getting into the swing of things. I ran 5 times (well, it will be five if I run today). I am logging very light mileage, but I feel I am running the most I can fit in right now. So I am satisfied. I am trying to find balance right now, and I am doing ok with that mission.

I am actually enjoying the treadmill and playing with the speeds. I certainly can't do anything speedy outside with the condition of the road.

My littlest boy has a raging ear infection - poor thing. I did send him to school Friday as he seemed a little better, but by 11:00 am I was called out of a meeting b/c his school was calling to tell me he was sick. By Saturday morning he was a complete mess and went back to bed (on his own) at 8:00 am. That was a clear sign he did not feel good. So my husband took him to the after-hours pediatrician yesterday and got the diagnosis of "the reddest ear I have seen in a long time." :( Sure made me feel like Mom of the Year. But I took him down to my office in the afternoon to hang some pictures, play on my computer and check out the offices. He had really been wanting to see where it is that I go all the time, so it cheered him up.

On a fun note, we went to the UW/UM hockey game on Friday night. We hosted a box and it was loads of fun.

Joseph, I'm just giving you a hard time. I don't like hot dogs unless I am at a baseball game, where hot dog consumption is mandatory. Brats? I love them. Which reminds me, did I tell you that I wish it was July? The bottom line is that we eat lots of nasty things. We just get used to it and don't think about what it really is. Take eggs for example. I love 'em.

On an opposite view of foods, check out Don's blog. He eats very well and his meals look like masterpieces.