Did the railroad track trail with a little extra today. I was trying to get in 7 miles and came pretty darn close. It is still below freezing outside (31 degrees when I got back) but most of the snow has melted that is on land. The wind was brutal but the glorious sun was out today. It really was a nice run. I managed to soak my entire left foot about 3 miles into the run. That was fun! It was definitely cold for the rest of my run. I did see this at about 2.75 miles and thought it was absolutely beautiful. I even had to get out my cell and take a picture of it! That is a low spot that is always full of water. In the summer it is a huge mosquito hole (did you know that the mosquito is the state bird of Alabama??) but right now it is still covered in snow and is so pretty! 
So after being home just long enough to shower, I went to the gym. My BFF has decided that she would like to get in shape. So I told her I would run with her whenever she wanted. Well she called at 5:30 and said she wanted to run but it's too cold outside so could we do the dreadmills instead. (by the way, she is a pansy. it's 20 degrees outside) So to the gym we went! We get there and she doesn't even RUN! She "can't run on treadmills" apparently. Well then why am I out in the 20 degree weather with my hair still wet and I'm completely exhausted for you to walk at a very slow pace?? (love you, Amy!) I figured since I was out I should take advantage of what was in front of me. So I ran a .50 warmup again and then did speed work until 1 mile. Oh man it sucked. I was already tired from my earlier run. Then I started walking and talking to Amy. I alternated between walking .25 flat and walking .25 at 10% incline which was very steep for 1.6 miles. My legs, thighs, butt, thighs, and did I mention thighs were burning. That incline is no joke! I was pretty pleased with the incline workout. I definitely need that in preparation for McKay. I know that I will not be running those hills so a good quick walk will be nice.
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