Strong Like Bull (or full of it)

Yes, I realize it's been a long time since I've blogged. Blame it on my job; it's been a busy and hectic fall at work.

Since my last post, I've gone on a destination run with Noah in beautiful Vermont, up near Killington. We took off on Saturday the 7th to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and a scenic 7 miles took us by a few babbling brooks, a rafter of wild turkeys (bet you didn't know that's the proper word for a group of turkeys, did you?), George the blue heron - he must have hitched a ride on our roof - and a few butt ducks that could be heard hovering closely behind Noah... Legend has it they are known to come out of hibernation following breakfast sandwiches and coffee on the road.

It was quite a bit colder up north, but the chilly air felt wonderful in my lungs, making for a strong run, and making the fireplace in the lobby of our hotel even more welcoming than the proprietor was when we walked in the front door - if that's possible.

Since my last post, I've also had a few great runs (last week's 7 on Thursday and 9 on Saturday both left me with a smile on my face) and a few notsogreat runs (the week of the 9th I struggled).

Most importantly, since my last post I started strength training. Last night, to be exact. I'm committed to doing this whole marathon training thing properly this year, and I've finally admitted to myself that running and spinning alone may not keep me injury-free. So last night I attended a strength training class, hosted by Vic at Boston Performance Coaching. He's also the resident strength and conditioning guy at BU, so he REALLY knows his stuff and after an hour with him in the gym my whole body felt like spaghetti. No major muscle group was spared and today I'm feeling it. It's a good feeling, though, and hopefully as I get stronger and fitter, the miles will feel easier.

Up next, the Gobble Gobble Gobble on Thanksgiving Day in Davis Sq., then a destination long run on Saturday in a TBD location near Noah's parents' house. But not before I have not one, but TWO Thanksgiving dinners. Bring on the stuffing!