Training Log Archive: carbon

I have definitely discovered a new type of running. The whole city is covered in ice, and it's the kind of ice that you could easily skate on if it wasn't for the tiny mogul like bumps in it. My sister was dancing through it with her ice bugs. I decided right then and there to end my run at a store that sells ice bugs. I was slipping, sliding, falling and running like someone who had no idea what she was doing. Must have been an interesting site. On top of that we committed to a loop that we didn't easily turn back on. We kept thinking it would get better, but just over half way, it got worse. I wish I had brought my camera. Excitedly we arrived at the sport store after our "run" just to learn that all the good ice bugs were sold out. No wonder with these conditions! My hip flexors are a bit worn, but the 3 hrs spent in the roman style spa and swim hall in the afternoon helped....and so did the huge shrimp and gravlax lunch :)

Distance is an estimate based on my sisters GPS that didn't run for the full loop.

C • Swedish Banff! 1

The usual.

Very, very icy run around Årsta viken and some extra loops. My sister had some really nice ice bugs while I was running without spikes. I had to work a bit harder to keep up with her pace. She has become a very strong runner.

C • You should 4

Running strength program.

It snowed a bunch overnight and this morning. The road run was more of a snow/trail run. Ran around town in a circle with a detour off to the north before turning back. My sister and I ran in shifts today so my parents didn't get stuck alone with my nieces.

God Jul everyone!

C • God Jul! 4

Run along the river and out past the horse stables in Vilsta. Back on the other side into town by Fors kyrka. I was pretty sleepy as my niece started bugging me at 5am this morning. She would not leave the bed room until I was coming with her. Hoping for a better sleep tonight.