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November 12, 2004
Quick Update Before I Leave for ME
This morning I had a great run! It was the first official day that it was snowing out while I was running. Last Thursday it was sleating but I was not running in it. I met Alison this morning at 6:30 in Amherst for an hour run. It was so exciting to be going somewhere new to run. I got to meet Alison's very friendly cat which was very exciting. The cat was purring a lot and seemed to be very happy. We had a great run in which we ran on the Emily Dickinson trail which was very nice. The trail meandered along a little stream and then cut across some fields. At points we had to cross over bridges and run across boards of wood that protected us from the muddy walkway below us. Everything had a light covering of snow all over it and the air was crisp and cool. Once we started running we warmed up and did not feel so cold. The second half of the road was run on the road through quaint streets and we finished coming into downtown Amherst. Running in a new neighborhood is always an adventure and exciting for me. The pace felt a little fast but it was really smooth. As always Alison and I were talking the entire time so the run just seemed to fly by. I was wishing I had more time to run and hang out after the run. However, I had to quickly get back into the car to drive to Northampton to make my 9 a.m. class. Class actually starts in 5 minutes so I have to make this quick.
After my first class I will leave for Cumberland, ME with the team to preview the NE Regional Course. Our cross country team competes at the DIv. III Pre-Nationals on Saturday. It should be really fun. I am exciting to see the competition. I hope to run about 8-10 miles before the meet tomorrow morning. Sunday I am hoping to run about 15 miles - we'll see if I can make time for it. I want to take my nephew out to lunch on Sunday afternoon to celebrate his awesome report card. I'll just have to make sure I get up early to finish my run.
I am looking forward to more runs in Amherst. It has been so nice getting to know Alison. She has been a huge help to me since I have moved to the area. She has really motivated me to get to know the area more and keep me inspired with my daily running. No time for spell check.. today so sorry if there are errors. More on Sunday! Good strides...
Posted by mary at November 12, 2004 8:47 AM
Comments
Wow Mar-- the snow sounds so seasonal, exciting, and refreshing! the trail sounded awesome too. good luck to your team this weekend.... say hi to my old team & coach! :) more later....Liz
Posted by: Liz at November 12, 2004 10:56 AM