Rare Day Off

I was able to run 14.5 miles today on the Rail Trail since I took the day off to be with my son and grandson Jalen, but they weren't able to come due to car problems so I got to go for a long run instead.
I felt the massage last night would help my run and still be of maximum benefit. I feel great right now.

Mid-Maryland 50k Grand Master Champion

Number pick-up was smooth and Philip was helpful and enthusiastic.

Directions were spot on and the weather was clear and cold.

After the 1st lap it seemed like a mini VT50, technical and varied terrain. 

A lot of people only went 3 or 4 laps,  laps needed for a 50k. I loved the chocolate chip muffins and Powerbar chocolate gel. I had pizza after the 3rd lap. I felt great except lap 4. 

I tripped 2xs, after the 2nd I felt like my back and shoulders were out of place. 

The last lap I passed several runners and I wanted to run sub 6 hours.  Next to last hill I was at 5:55 and I finished 5:59:18 in in AG, RRCA Mid-Maryland 2016 Grand Master Champion.

Food after was great! Hot soup and hot pizza! Timing spot on Bling, half zip, metal and magnet for $55.

Unique Double for 2016

Well I woke up at 3:35 and was trying to decide if I should run due to the snow. I was wide awake so I got up and put spikes in my shoes. My wife woke and said I could plow instead of running. I said I would run a short one and plow after. It was still snowing when I left. 4.1 miles run.
I got back home and all the lights were on and my wife was shoveling the snow. I joined her but said we should plow. Our electric plow did great and we were soon done.
This afternoon it was warmer and sunny and I ran 4.1 again 3 minutes faster.