February 2021 Monthly Running Challenge
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Welcome @slender04
Great challenge @Teresa502
Fantastic race @avidkeo and after the recovery process a really impressive time
Stay safe @quilteryoyo
I'm scared to think what mileage you will do when the snow clears @AlphaHowls
First stretch for a week today to just test the knee out. Whilst I was out it was okay however it is definitely grumbling at me now. Ah, well - if you don't try you don't know!8 -
February Goal: Hike/Run the "C's" *
2/1 off
2/2 3.50 Cote D'Ivoire and Cape Verde Islands
2/3 off
2/4 3.35 Cambodia
2/5 Life
2/6 3.55 Cameroon
2/7 4.30 Canada
2/8 off
2/9 2.10 (no "travel")
2/10 3.35 Chad
2/11 snorkel 2.5 hours
2/12 3.10 Central African Republic
2/13 3.60 Chile
2/14 off
2/15 4.29 (no travel)
2/16 off
2/17 2.00 China (part 1-Beijing) and Comoros
2/18 4.20 China (part 2-3 Gorges and Yangtze River
2/19 2.02 China (part 3-Silk Road)
2/20 off
2/21 3.20 Croatia
Total 42.64
*So, my 2021 resolution is to hike/run all 193 (or 195 depending on your source) countries of the world this year. This could be difficult, since I don’t have a passport. But YouTube to the rescue! I have been using the site to take train “trips” recently, and have found them strangely motivating. Why not use Youtube vlogs to hike/run the world (and learn something about each country)?
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@TheMrWobbly wrote: »
I figure I have a couple more weeks where I can yank more miles out, but spring is coming and that means time in the yard!
2/1 14.21 miles, 190 days HM+ streak, Crazy Laps, New Shoes! Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
2/2 16.01 miles, Crazy Laps, New Shoes! Saucony Cohesion 13
2/3 15.14 miles, 1010 Days on the run
2/4 15.17 miles
2/5 16.4 miles
2/6 19.07 miles
2/7 15.03 miles
2/8 19.02 miles, 1015 Days on the run
2/9 17.31 miles
2/10 13.49 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/11 15.27 miles, 200 days HM+ streak, Crazy Laps!
2/12 16.02 miles
2/13 18.04 miles, 1020 Days on the run, Crazy Laps!
2/14 27.37 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/15 26.25 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/16 15.45 miles, Crazy Laps! 2050 days on MFP
2/17 17.24 miles, Crazy Laps! 1.03 miles to keep warm Crazy Laps!
2/18 17.4 miles, 1025 Days on the run, Crazy Laps!
2/19 17.09 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/20 17.03 miles, Crazy Laps! 2.35 miles, Crazy Laps!
2/21 17.25 miles, 210 days HM+ streak OUTSIDE! ON THE ROAD!
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Sounds like you had a great run yesterday @polskagirl01 ! Enjoy finding new places to run.
@Tramboman The robins are here all year, so that would not be a good harbinger of spring here, even though I used to think it was. You're doing great with your runs.
@katharmonic Such a pretty place to run. I love sun on snow. It's so pretty. Funny, when I took Tippy out this morning there was a huge frost and clear skies. I said, "Oh look. It's all sparkly." Not quite the same, but pretty nonetheless.
@kirstymn Glad you are getting your runs in. Be careful in the heat though.
@TheMrWobbly I hope your knee stops grumbling better soon.
@AlphaHowls Glad you were able to get outside and run! That must have felt like heaven.3 -
February Goal: 90 Miles
2/2: 5.31 miles
2/3: 6.07 miles
2/5: 5.26 miles
2/7: 10.10 miles
2/8: 5.30 miles
2/9: 5.32 miles
2/13: 1.35 miles
2/14: 0.32 miles
2/19: 4.07 miles
2/20: 6.37 miles
2/21: 10.05 miles
59.51/90 miles completed for February
I had a wonderful run today. It was a little windier than I like, but it was warm and the sun was shining. I almost was a little too warm at the end which was nice for a change and so much nicer than last week. It was 55°F at the start and 62°F by the time I got home. It is hard to believe that the same time last week it was 12°F feels like -5° and snowing when my husband and I ran around the block. And that wasn't even the coldest day. Today the sun was shining and it was really nice. I would have preferred not having 18 mph winds, but it was still great running weather. I saw tons of birds. I saw male an female cardinal, the usual doves, sparrows and mockingbirds and lots of robins. @tramboman I guess all your robins are hanging out in Texas. I often see robins, but it seems like I've been seeing even more than usual lately.
The streets were clear today, but the creek is still pretty icy. I know many of you are used to frozen waterways, but I don't ever remember seeing the creek freeze before. I 've seen some frozen stock tanks (ponds) but not the creek. The lake was frozen too. Not entirely, but pretty far out from shore.
2021 Races:
11/6/21: Run For 57th AHC Half Marathon
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2/1 – Exercise Bike (5 miles) + weights
2/2 – Exercise Bike (11 miles) + Kickboxing
2/3 – 5.07 miles
2/4 – 5.19 miles
2/6 – 8.72 miles
2/8 – 5.18 miles
2/9 – Exercise Bike (5.5 miles) + weights
2/10 – 5.26 miles
2/11 – 5.20 miles
2/13 – 5.09 miles
2/15 – 6.12 miles + yoga
2/16 – Exercise Bike (14 miles) + weights
2/17 – 5.13 miles
2/18 – nothing but long, long work day
2/19 – Exercise Bike (8 miles) + strength training
2/20 – 8.03 miles
2/21 – 14.07 miles + 2.36 walk
A friend is training for a marathon at the end of March and had 20 miles on her scheduled for today. I ran 14 of the 20 kind of with her. She is faster than I so after the first couple of miles she took off and I ran my own thing and she ran hers but it was good that we were still out there together. We ran on a rails-to-trails where the marathon will be held. It was 17F when we started so everything was frozen. After I finished 14, I had a snack and changed clothes and then walked a little bit and sat in the sun while she finished up. Turned out to be a beautiful sunny afternoon.
@shanaber – I forgot to add the photo when I first posted and went back several minutes later and edited the post to add it – so, no you’re not going crazy!
@quilteryoyo – So glad you didn’t pull anything loose when you fell! Very neat that you had a role in Desert Storm also with the satellite launch. I adopted a soldier during Desert Storm and he sent me a US flag that flew over the Multi-International HQ in Kuwait in my honor (at least that’s what the certificate says). I felt very undeserving but treasure it and have it proudly displayed in a keepsake box.Welcome @slender4!
Sounds like quite the adventurous run @rheddmobile!
@katharmonic – The 218 miles was split between the two of us. I don’t think I could have done it on my own with my increased workload in Jan/Feb plus the weather being an issue some days. I’m no @AlphaHowls! Beautiful sky in your picture!
@kirstymn – Sorry things have been so hectic for you I hate it when work interferes with my running! I saw a cute saying today:
Sorry for the knee issues @TheMrWobbly. I missed how you injured it but I hope it stops grumbling soon!
Glad you are back in your happy weather zone @kgirlhart!
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2/1 - 2.02 miles - 3.5 mph - treadmill
2/2 - 2.23 miles - 3.5 mph - treadmill
2/3 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/4 - 2.00 miles - 3.3 mph - driveway laps
2/5 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/6 - 1.75 miles - 3.3 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/7 - 2.50 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/8 - 2.00 miles - 3.8 mph - 2 separate walks to my mom's and back
2/9 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/10 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - driveway laps, neighbor's field, to mom's and back
2/11 - 2.00 miles -3.5 mph - treadmill
2/12 - 1.75 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps
2/13 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/14 - 2.25 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/15 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/16 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/17 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/18 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill ladder
2/19 - 2.50 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/20 - 2.00 miles = 3.4 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/21 - 1.75 miles = 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
Monthly Total: 44.75/56 miles
I tempted fate and took Tippy back in the field again. It was sunny, 54°F, and windy, so the top of the ground had dried a lot. I didn't have to side step the mud, which was my down fall, literally, yesterday.3 -
@kgirlhart What a difference a week makes! The creek does look like it's thawing some. I wouldn't try ice skating or anything.
Glad you had a great run! 2 -
@quilteryoyo wrote: »
@AlphaHowls Glad you were able to get outside and run! That must have felt like heaven.
*sighs* It was, until mile 3.7 and I took a fall. Bad negotiation on my part, slight scrapes to the palms and jarred my right hip. It really did feel like spring though, except for all the snow and slush...
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Just had my first adult ballet class...
HILARIOUS11 -
Tried again on the virtual race route in the forest. Temperatures went back down to zero overnight, so the melty snow in the forest was now crunchy snow & ice, so I used screw shoes and nordic poles. It helped, but I did find myself having to concentrate more on form with the poles. Even though I missed a turn, stopped to take out my phone and take a picture, then realized my mistake and had to go back, I improved my time by 6 1/2 minutes over 7k - so almost a minute faster per km. I'm happy with it, unless the trails clear up this week
It's supposed to be warm all week. Melt, snow, melt!
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Oh no @AlphaHowls ! Sorry about your fall. I hope you are okay today. That feels like mother nature was adding insult to injury after being cooped up for so long.
@ContraryMaryMary Good for you! I really want to do that too. It's one thing I wish I had been able to do as a child, but couldn't. Maybe I should put that on my bucket list for after I heal up.
@polskagirl01 Great increase in pace! Beautiful running route. I hope the snow melts and you have better conditions to "try" again. Even though, slippery mud can be just as bad, I would think.
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It rained on me when I was walking the dogs, but it had stopped by the time I got back out for my run. Roads about 99% clear and it was nice to go out in just shorts and a long sleeve t-shirt.
2/1 3.16
2/2 3.16
2/3 3.19
2/4 3.16
2/5 3.4
2/6 3.8
2/7 6.2
2/8 3.2
2/9 3.17
2/10 1.5
2/11 2.0
2/12 3.12
2/13 3.2
2/14 4
2/15 1.2
2/16 3.1
2/17 3.1
2/18 3.1
2/19 3.1
2/20 3.1
2/21 5
2/22 4
Total 72 / 90 for the month
143 / 1114 for the year
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2-1 6.1k treadmill
2-2 5k treadmill + yoga
2-3 6k slow
2-4 6k easy + yoga
2-5 5k treadmill
2-6 6k slow + yoga
2-7 5k treadmill
2-8 7k slow
2-9 6k treadmill + yoga
2-10 7k slow
2-11 6k treadmill + yoga
2-12 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
2-13 7k measy
2-14 5k treadmill + yoga
2-15 6k treadmill
2-16 5k dreadmill + yoga
2-17 6k treadmill
2-18 6k treadmill + yoga
2-19 5k treadmill
2-20 7k slow + yoga
2-21 7k easy
2-22 7k slow
February Total: 143.1k
February Goal: 150k
Cloudy, mid 30s F, with a little drizzly rain driven by a gusty southwest wind. Heard a robin and saw a bunch of geese flying around.
When you pop in here claiming your December 2021 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
PUT THE FUN BACK IN THE RUN!
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs (second attempt)4 -
@AlphaHowls so sorry for your mishap on the road. That is the 2nd time in recent memory you have had a spill while running. I'm sure it's just bad luck, but getting worried about you
Nothing exciting this morning, just an easy 6 miles on the treadmill. It's going to be a challenge to get in my 100 miles this month.
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2/1-2.25
2/2-2.25
2/3-2
2/4-2.5
2/5-3
2/6-2.25
2/7-3.5
2/8-2/14-Far to cold to go out running. -20 to -40 out, NOPE
2/15-1.25-Finally above 0 (barely) still very cold but hit 100 miles this year
2/17-2.5
2/19-2.75
2/20-4.25
2/21-4.5
2/22-2
February Goal-35/60
2021 Goal-116/634 miles
January-81 miles5 -
@katharmonic did you end up signing up for the Fleet Feet HM a month for the year challenge. I couldn't remember. The medals went out this week so if you did you should get the first 3 soon. They are so nice and they are big.
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2/1 - 2.02 miles - 3.5 mph - treadmill
2/2 - 2.23 miles - 3.5 mph - treadmill
2/3 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/4 - 2.00 miles - 3.3 mph - driveway laps
2/5 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/6 - 1.75 miles - 3.3 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/7 - 2.50 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/8 - 2.00 miles - 3.8 mph - 2 separate walks to my mom's and back
2/9 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps
2/10 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - driveway laps, neighbor's field, to mom's and back
2/11 - 2.00 miles -3.5 mph - treadmill
2/12 - 1.75 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps
2/13 - 3.00 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/14 - 2.25 miles - 3.7 mph - treadmill
2/15 - 2.00 miles - 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/16 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/17 - 2.00 miles - 3.6 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/18 - 2.00 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill ladder
2/19 - 2.50 miles - 3.4 mph - treadmill
2/20 - 2.00 miles = 3.4 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/21 - 1.75 miles = 3.5 mph - driveway laps and neighbor's field
2/22 - 2.00 miles - 3.3 mph - treadmill during Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy
Monthly Total: 46.75/56 miles
Today felt like a really long day. I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with the VA this morning trying to straighten out some paperwork so they will pay for dad's hospitalization. I got basically no where...except I know who can't help me. I guess that's something. Then, I went to town and paid dad's funeral expenses - we finally got his life insurance check over the weekend. We also had a meeting with the lawyer for zoom probate court. After I did all of that, I worked at daycare for 2.5 hours, filing some of the children's paperwork and helping in the office.
I was tired, but made myself go down and do a slow treadmill walk. It goes pretty fast when watching the game shows.10 -
skippygirlsmom wrote: »@katharmonic did you end up signing up for the Fleet Feet HM a month for the year challenge. I couldn't remember. The medals went out this week so if you did you should get the first 3 soon. They are so nice and they are big.
Oh nice! Thanks @skippygirlsmom. I did sign up so I'm looking forward to getting the medals. I am glad to have January and February done and I'm hopeful for a little warmer weather for the March one. Hope you are continuing to heal up well!
Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
02/01/21 :::: 2.1 :::: 2.1
02/02/21 :::: 1.6 :::: 3.6
02/03/21 :::: 5.0 :::: 8.7
02/04/21 :::: 2.9 :::: 11.5
02/05/21 :::: 8.6 :::: 20.1
02/06/21 :::: 4.0 :::: 24.1
02/07/21 :::: 3.3 :::: 27.4
02/08/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 30.4
02/09/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 33.4
02/10/21 :::: 4.7 :::: 38.1
02/11/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.1
02/12/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 38.1
02/13/21 :::: 4.6 :::: 42.7
02/14/21 :::: 13.1 :::: 55.8
02/15/21 :::: 3.0 :::: 58.9
02/16/21 :::: 2.1 :::: 60.9
02/17/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 64.0
02/18/21 :::: 2.2 :::: 66.2
02/19/21 :::: 7.0 :::: 73.2
02/20/21 :::: 0.0 :::: 73.2
02/21/21 :::: 3.1 :::: 76.3
02/22/21 :::: 2.6 :::: 78.9
I was doing a warmup run on the treadmill before strength class tonight. I was trying to get to 3 miles and it was going to be tight but I was kicking it up a little to make it. Then I was interrupted by a phone call that I had to take, because it was good news about a promotion at work!! So I didn't get my 3 miles but it was worth it.8 -
@katharmonic Congratulations on your promotion!1
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Thank you! God's reminder that I am human. I am very sore in the right hip today and feel a pull in the groin, but it's all groovy! Left, right, rinse, repeat!@quilteryoyo wrote: »Oh no @AlphaHowls ! Sorry about your fall. I hope you are okay today. That feels like mother nature was adding insult to injury after being cooped up for so long.
Aye, this is my second fall for the year. I have 'tripped' more than that, but thankfully those did not result in falls. It happens. I cannot feel my feet for the most part and I do not pick them up very far. This often causes me to scuff and get a bit tangled in my feet.@Scott6255 wrote: »@AlphaHowls so sorry for your mishap on the road. That is the 2nd time in recent memory you have had a spill while running. I'm sure it's just bad luck, but getting worried about you
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@katharmonic, Congrats on the promotion!
@Avidkeo, great job on your race!
@AlphaHowls, it’s left right left FEET repeat not left right knees! Glad you aren’t seriously hurt, wishing for better luck for you!
I am still without central heat - it appears some small beast got into the wall during the cold and gnawed some wiring. Based on the hole, one of the tree rats we have in the woods out back rather than something bigger like a raccoon. I’m guessing we will find the unfortunate culprit deceased when we tear the wall out to fix the problem. We are also still under a boil water advisory which they have now extended “with no end date in sight.” Ugh!
Got out on the Greenline today. Magnificent weather for running. Still icy in shady places where snow has drifted but it got up to almost 60. Saw a Tennessee warbler. We also saw a giant red tail hawk stoop and catch a rabbit! He was awesome to watch, he didn’t fold his wings when he dove, he sort of spilled the wind out by flipping them upwards and inside out, like a giant umbrella getting blown inside out.
5 easy miles. I have officially forgotten how to run. I was hoping after a week without running much, I would feel fresh and rested, but my legs feel beat to pieces and my easy pace felt like a tempo run. Husband reports the same issues, except it’s his ankles and shins, while mine is knees and hip flexors. In both our cases it seems to be from using unfamiliar muscles to brace while running on ice. Oh well, hopefully it will come back. We have a few pretty days forecast, then nothing but cold rain for the rest of forever.8 -
Fantastic news @katharmonic
You will get back into it @rheddmobile just left, right, left, left, left, right - or is that the hokey cokey?
Still resting - BORED!4 -
I need everyone with recent slips and falls to be careful!!
I don’t remember what day I last updated, but I did some strength training and a little over 3 miles Sunday, and yesterday I got in 2 easy miles.
A friend and I are trying to find a fall marathon. I’m going to start a slow training progression as if I have one for October, and maybe I can find one to do.
I got the new Brooks St. Patrick’s Day shoes. I think they look so pretty for spring/summer, but hubby thinks they are hideous. Excited to wear them for my virtual St. Patty’s 10k in a few weeks.
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@katharmonic congrats on the promotion. You’ll love the medals. I think Suzanne said they went out Saturday. I’m hoping to start walking on Thursday so I can get going and earn mine. Even if I need to go out 10 times a day to get the miles in lol.7
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@rheddmobile Sorry you are going to have to tear out a wall to fix your heat. That stinks. Why do critters think wiring is food or nesting material? I've never figured that one out. I'm sure your running muscles will remember how to work soon. Enjoy the pretty days. We have the same weather heading here - pretty for two days, then rain for forever.
@marisap2010 I love those shoes. So fun! I hope you find a fun marathon to run.
Yeah @skippygirlsmom for being able to start walking Thursday! I know you are looking forward to it.4 -
2-1 6.1k treadmill
2-2 5k treadmill + yoga
2-3 6k slow
2-4 6k easy + yoga
2-5 5k treadmill
2-6 6k slow + yoga
2-7 5k treadmill
2-8 7k slow
2-9 6k treadmill + yoga
2-10 7k slow
2-11 6k treadmill + yoga
2-12 7k measy (between moderate and easy)
2-13 7k measy
2-14 5k treadmill + yoga
2-15 6k treadmill
2-16 5k dreadmill + yoga
2-17 6k treadmill
2-18 6k treadmill + yoga
2-19 5k treadmill
2-20 7k slow + yoga
2-21 7k easy
2-22 7k slow
2-23 6k slow + yoga
February Total: 149.1k
February Goal: 150k
Cloudy, mid 30s F, with a stiff wind from the southwest. Sucked what little energy I had right out of me. Heard more red winged blackbirds this morning.
@katharmonic Congratulations!!!
@rheddmobile Hope the heat gets fixed soon enough so you can use it this year.
When you pop in here claiming your December 2021 mileage, what accomplishments will you have made?
PUT THE FUN BACK IN THE RUN!
Return to a good running weight of 175 lbs (second attempt)5 -
2/1 3.16
2/2 3.16
2/3 3.19
2/4 3.16
2/5 3.4
2/6 3.8
2/7 6.2
2/8 3.2
2/9 3.17
2/10 1.5
2/11 2.0
2/12 3.12
2/13 3.2
2/14 4
2/15 1.2
2/16 3.1
2/17 3.1
2/18 3.1
2/19 3.1
2/20 3.1
2/21 5
2/22 4
2/23 4
Total 76 / 90 for the month
147 / 1114 for the year 4 -
2/1 – Exercise Bike (5 miles) + weights
2/2 – Exercise Bike (11 miles) + Kickboxing
2/3 – 5.07 miles
2/4 – 5.19 miles
2/6 – 8.72 miles
2/8 – 5.18 miles
2/9 – Exercise Bike (5.5 miles) + weights
2/10 – 5.26 miles
2/11 – 5.20 miles
2/13 – 5.09 miles
2/15 – 6.12 miles + yoga
2/16 – Exercise Bike (14 miles) + weights
2/17 – 5.13 miles
2/18 – nothing but long, long work day
2/19 – Exercise Bike (8 miles) + strength training
2/20 – 8.03 miles
2/21 – 14.07 miles + 2.36 walk
2/22 – strength training
2/23 – 5.04 miles + yoga
Working from home today so I did some Yoga for Runners with Adrienne and then worked a little before heading out around 7:00 am this morning. The sunrise was a welcome sight. It was 30F and breezy.
Cute medals @skippygirlsmom and good to “see” you!
Congratulations on the promotion @katharmonic!
Love the shoes @marisap2010! Hubby is just jealous that he can’t rock them like you!
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2/1-2.25
2/2-2.25
2/3-2
2/4-2.5
2/5-3
2/6-2.25
2/7-3.5
2/8-2/14-Far to cold to go out running. -20 to -40 out, NOPE
2/15-1.25-Finally above 0 (barely) still very cold but hit 100 miles this year
2/17-2.5
2/19-2.75
2/20-4.25
2/21-4.5
2/22-2
2/23-3
February Goal-38/60
2021 Goal-119/634 miles
January-81 miles4
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