I haven't been posting much but have been following along and hitting Like/Hug as appropriate. It was super hot here (90F) but I tried to get in a few runs. Then it dropped into the low 80's and yesterday if barely hit 70! I am running what I can and walking when the running makes my arm hurt. I found yesterday that the 'speed walking' doesn't hurt my arm because there is less bounce. It is really hard on my glutes though(?) It was gorgeous out yesterday which really made me want to run more but I tried to 'listen to my body'. I enjoyed seeing so many birds; pelicans, egrets, geese and ducks, killdeer, hummingbirds and swallows. An osprey flew right over us as did a sharp-shinned hawk. I even saw a CA kestrel which was a treat as I haven't seen them in this area for a while now. The river and ponds I run near are a protected bird preserve and there are lots of nesting birds at this time of the year. There are nesting boxes all over and most seem to be occupied. I am looking forward to seeing all the baby birds in a few weeks!
I saw the ortho last week too. He believes I have completely torn the long head biceps tendon. I am waiting to get a MRI scheduled to confirm it and then will go back to hear what the fix is. Most likely arthroscopic surgery to reattach it. In the meantime I am not to do any housework, cooking, cleaning, yard work, etc. (asked if I needed a note 😂) but I am allowed to walk or run as long as I stop if it hurts. He is a sports ortho and understands the desire to workout and to run.

I don't think I will make the 100 mile club again this month but will hopefully get a couple more outings in before the end of the month. It is pouring rain today with thunder and lightening. Yay! because we need the rain so badly but I am not going to go out for a run in it. I suspect agility class will also be canceled but even if it isn't I am not sure Hobbes or I need to take a chance running on wet slippery grass.

3/1 – 6.51 miles
3/3 – 6.01 miles
3/4 – 4.08 miles
3/7 – 5.06 miles
3/9 – 4.68 miles
3/12 – 15.59 miles
3/14 – 5.02 miles
3/16 – 5.14 miles
3/17 – 5.20 miles
3/21 – 4.64 miles
3/22 – 4.02 miles
3/24 – 5.48 miles
3/26 – 3.17 miles
3/27 – 6.92 miles
3/28 – 5.01 miles
3/29 – 5.11 miles
Total – 91.65/100 miles

It was almost 10 degrees warmer this morning at 39F when I ran at 5:00 am.

Great mileage this month @SummerSkier. Hope you can find some fellow tennis enthusiasts.

Gorgeous photo @Aine8046 – welcome home!

I can’t even imagine running in the 90F weather yet @shanaber. It’s been so chilly here the last few days. What a treat to get to see all those birds and I love Hobbes! I hope you can get your MRI scheduled soon so that you can get your shoulder all fixed up.

@kgirlhart – nice running! Glad you had fun in Ft. Worth.

Congrats on your weight lifting PR @katharmonic!

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@Teresa502 Nice run again. I'm looking forward to a little warmer temps

Thanks! The next couple of days are supposed to be really nice. Of course I have to work all day in the office where I'm in a cubicle farm and can't see outside both tomorrow and Thursday and have a work-related dinner on Thursday evening. But the paycheck keeps coming so I will stop complaining! Spring fever is a real thing!

Thank you @quilteryoyo, @Teresa502 and @Scott6255. My back and chest muscles are definitely a little sore today to remind me of my accomplishment every time I raise my arms

Date :::: Miles :::: Cumulative
03/01/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 3.0
03/02/22 :::: 4.0 :::: 7.0
03/03/22 :::: 1.5 :::: 8.5
03/04/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 8.5
03/05/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 11.7
03/06/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 14.8
03/07/22 :::: 2.8 :::: 17.6
03/08/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 20.7
03/09/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 23.8
03/10/22 :::: 2.0 :::: 25.8
03/11/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 25.8
03/12/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 29.0
03/13/22 :::: 5.0 :::: 34.0
03/14/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 34.0
03/15/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 34.0
03/16/22 :::: 3.2 :::: 37.1
03/17/22 :::: 2.0 :::: 39.1
03/18/22 :::: 3.1 :::: 42.2
03/19/22 :::: 4.2 :::: 46.4
03/20/22 :::: 13.5 :::: 59.9
03/21/22 :::: 3.2 :::: 63.1
03/22/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 63.1
03/23/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 63.1
03/24/22 :::: 3.2 :::: 66.3
03/25/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 66.3
03/26/22 :::: 6.0 :::: 72.3
03/27/22 :::: 0.0 :::: 72.3
03/28/22 :::: 2.0 :::: 74.3
03/29/22 :::: 3.0 :::: 77.3

Yoga and a treadmill run this morning. Maybe tomorrow I will get outside. Hopefully warming up at least a bit.

@Teresa502 Sorry you are going to be stuck inside most of the day today and tomorrow. I'm fortunate that I'm not working, so will be able to get out and get some much needed work done, I hope.

Nice run on the treadmill @Scott6255 .

Nice running @kgirlhart . It's so hard to run in a strong wind. Love the picture of your family. I imagine 6 girls in one house was a lot to deal with at times.

3-1 - 1.0 mile walk on the driveway
3-2 - 1.0 mile walk - 2.50 mile run out the road
3-3 - 2.0 mile walk in the neighbor's field looking for cows
3-4 - 1.0 mile walk - 1.8 mile run on the driveway3-5 - 1.0 mile walk - 2.75 mile run out the road
3-6 - 1.0 mile walk in the neighbor's field
3-7 - 1.0 mile walk - 2.0 mile run out the road
3-8 - 1.0 mile walk on the driveway
3-9 - 1.0 mile walk on the treadmill
3-10 - 1.0 mile walk on the driveway
3-11 - 2.0 mile Wun on the driveway
3-12 - 1.0 mile walk on the treadmill
3-13 - 1.20 mile walk - 3.30 mile run on the treadmill
3-14 - 1.00 mile walk on the driveway
3-15 - 2.00 mile wun on the driveway
3-16 - 1.00 mile walk on the treadmill
3-17 - 1.00 mile walk - 2.00 mile run - driveway laps
3-18 - 1.00 mile walk after playing doubles tennis in the morning
3-19 - 2.00 mile wun on the driveway
3-20 - 2.25 mile wun on the driveway
3-21 - 2.50 mile wun on the driveway
3-22 - 1.00 mile walk on the treadmill
3-23 - 1.00 mile walk - 1.00 mile run on the treadmill
3-24 - 1.00 mile walk on the treadmill
3-25 - 1.00 mile walk on the treadmill
3-26 - 1.00 mile walk - 4.00 mile run on the treadmill
3-27 - 1.00 mile walk on the treadmill
3-28 - 2.20 mile wun on the driveway
3-29 - 1.00 mile walk on the driveway - 1:00:30 min of hauling cedar trees after work
3-30 - 1.00 mile walk - 1.00 mile run - 2:09:02 min of cutting cedars and yard work


58.50 miles/60 mile goal

I knew I was going to have a very active day, so I went out and walked a total of 1.0 mile for warm up and cool down and then ran 1.0 mile without stopping - all on the driveway. The run was 12:16 minutes. Not bad for my driveway. Then, mom and I went over to the field and cut and hauled some of the smaller cedar trees for about 1.25 hours. After resting a few minutes, I used the Gator and log chain to pull a couple of trees out my lawn that had fallen over the winter. (Calories and time not counted.) Another short rest and I went out and used the weed eater to cut down the high spots in the lawn, picked up the big limbs out of the yard and down the edge of the driveway, and used the leaf blower to get the debris off of the porches and part of the driveway. (Getting ready for the first mowing after I change the oil in the mower.) After another short rest, I went out and sprayed my car off and used a brush to get it sort of clean. I had parked under trees at work and the birds were "active." (Calories and time not counted.) I'm beat.

Nice running and picture @Aine8046 !

Has anyone set the thread up for April?

@rheddmobile - I am so happy you are ok! I saw the string of tornadoes on the news going over/around Memphis and was worried about you!
I hope everyone else in the storms' path are safe!

I got in a short 4.5 mile run today. Hoping to maybe get in a couple more tomorrow afternoon/evening. Have a busy day of things that must get done and the run will have to be afterwards.

It was raining this morning so no run for me and I have a dinner/work meeting after work so no run today. I did walk on the treadmill for 1.5 miles this morning after my strength workout. I finished the month with 91.65 miles. A little short of my 100-mile goal but that’s ok because I got a couple of good long hikes on the AT in this month. Moving on to April!

You have a lovely family @kgirlhart! Great job with your streak!

Lots of good cross training for you @quilteryoyo!

I’m glad your leg injury seems to be doing better @rheddmobile. Also very glad the tornado did not touch down near you or your mom.

Thanks for setting up the April challenge @shanaber.

You did great @Teresa502 . The rain missed us today, for the most part. Got a drizzle last night. It's been windy again today, though. I hope you can enjoy your work dinner.

@AlphaHowls I'm glad you checked in. I didn't realize that you and your mom have had falls. I don't know how you keep up the HM streak with all that is going on with you. You are truly amazing.

Seeing on the news that there are so many severe storms across the US again. I hope everyone is safe!

I didn't end up getting any miles in today. There were just too many things going on that needed to be addressed. So I am wrapping up the month with 78.91 miles - gah! that number bugs me... should have at least done 1.1 to get to a nice even number 😂

On to April! Great running this month everyone...

@Scott6255 Nice run and great mileage for March!

Congratulations on your great mileage and completing your streak @kgirlhart ! Enjoy your rest day today!

I know what you mean @shanaber ! You did great, especially since you have been injured.

@rheddmobile Great running this month. Glad your leg is feeling better. Love your description of the rain cloud. Look forward to new pictures of the racoons.