Downeast Running

A fail snail tale

downeastrunning — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:16:48 +0000

As much as we admire the rural white-good-as-porch-ornament motif, Lisa and I lugged the above appliance to the curb for trash pickup. In doing, I was reminded of the great mollusk Patella mexicana, a true limpet.

Which is what I had after I bruised my kneecap on the dishwasher.

Friday 2.25 miles. Mending.

Stopping the Hands of Brine

downeastrunning — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:02:18 +0000

After Saturday’s roast, I pared the shell on Monday to prevent a repeat broil. Parka removal did the trick – except for my hands.

This morning, the armored mittens were replaced with thin gloves.

Spring in Winter’s Clothing

downeastrunning — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 04:05:54 +0000

For some it’s a skunk. Others, the sting of tire thrown grit. Or maybe matted cover from a long forgotten mow.

For me it’s the steam cooker hidden beneath my shirt.

Overdressed. 4 miles.

Crispy

downeastrunning — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:07:15 +0000

Another dry run. The wind still blowing bringing the chill down to 17 degrees.

Same route with an added portion to make 3. Feeling ok for starting out again. I am looking forward to some early sunrises. Now that I just typed that, I realize Sunday’s spring forward rather delays that prospect.

More like a skunk than a butterfly

downeastrunning — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:49:03 +0000

Emerged from my cocoon this morning. Frazzle headed and slow. Thought I’d better wake from hibernation and forage for miles.

The sky was dark while the street lamps shone on a frothing sea. A hard wind was settling its accounts.

2.25 miles around town.

One is a cold and lonely number

downeastrunning — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:18:01 +0000

Only creature out there this morning was me. Day three in a row. Calf is holding up. 6 miles.

Shoveling the Hour

downeastrunning — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:11:15 +0000

Wish I could have run in freshly fallen snow but I needed the hour to shovel so I can get to work. Oh we’ll, first things first.

Adopting a Strategy

downeastrunning — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:55:39 +0000

Out this morning for half an hour. The calf will be a problem as I move forward. It is sore but not enough to stop me from running slowly. On the other hand, a little vigor will do it in. Easy does it will be the plan of the day for several days to come.

Speaking if adoption, here is my newest nephew talking to the judge at his final adoption hearing yesterday.

Back on the Rack

downeastrunning — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:09:15 +0000

The clothing… but it may as well be me. Took myself out for an early morning run. Like the air of an approaching nor’easter, I was slow and heavy.

A cruel twist of positive was the 8 degree snap put me in running tights -which in turn soothed the calf. So good.

Not exactly in the saddle

downeastrunning — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:59:48 +0000

More like lying down in the donkey cart.

A pulled calf had me out. Tried it (again) and today it didn’t stop me. Happy for the half hour today.