November 22, 2009

500

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One of the more hilarious construction signs I've ever seen.

Finally broke 500 miles for the year! Good news, though it took too long.

Next year's goal: 1,000 miles. I'll need to average 20 miles per week to get it done. It may not happen, but that's my goal.

Run stats:

  • 58°F
  • 7.0 mi.
  • 1:02:57
  • 9:00 min./mi.
  • Calories: 829
  • Miles to date (2009): 503.9
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 20, 2009

Treadmill

Run stats:

  • 2.5 mi.
  • 21:21
  • 8:32 min./mi.
  • Calories: 320
  • Miles to date (2009): 496.9
  • Miles (2008): 610.4

November 18, 2009

Downriver

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Looking downriver from the 10th Avenue bridge

Run stats:

  • 47°F
  • 2.4 mi.
  • 21:21
  • 8:35 min./mi.
  • Calories: 296
  • Miles to date (2009): 494.4
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 16, 2009

Signs

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10th Avenue bridge.

Sunny and spectacular.

Run stats:

  • 45°F
  • 2.4 mi.
  • 19:45
  • 8:11 min./mi.
  • Calories: 296
  • Miles to date (2009): 492.0
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 14, 2009

Leaden Skies

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On the 50th Avenue overpass, looking toward downtown Minneapolis.

A nice enough day for running, though this photo certainly helps one understand the metaphor "leaden skies".

Run stats:

  • 45°F
  • 9.0 mi.
  • 1:28:03
  • 9:48 min./mi.
  • Calories: 1160
  • Miles to date (2009): 489.6
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 12, 2009

Treadmill

Run stats:

  • 2.5 mi.
  • 22:23
  • 8:35 min./mi.
  • Calories: 320
  • Miles to date (2009): 480.6
  • Miles (2008): 610.4

November 10, 2009

Dinkytown

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14th Avenue, Dinkytown, Minneapolis.

Fourth day of running in a row. This is exactly where I want to be.

Run stats:

  • 55°F
  • 2.4 mi.
  • 20:16
  • 8:24 min./mi.
  • Calories: 302
  • Miles to date (2009): 478.1
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 9, 2009

Arches and Girders

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The Stone Arch Bridge over the Mississippi River.

Another great fall day to run.

Run stats:

  • 58°F
  • 3.5 mi.
  • 30:47
  • 8:48 min./mi.
  • Calories: 424
  • Miles to date (2009): 475.7
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 8, 2009

A Weekend Made for Running

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Fishing boat at Lake Harriet.

I rarely go running twice on a weekend, but with this amazing weather it was irresistible.

Run stats:

  • 63°F
  • 3.5 mi.
  • 32:00
  • 9:00 min./mi.
  • Calories: 421
  • Miles to date (2009): 472.2
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 7, 2009

Last Day of Summer?

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Minnehaha Creek at Nicollet Avenue.

An incredible day for a run. Which is fortunate, as I'm working on increasing my mileage after several somewhat lazy weeks.

Run stats:

  • 55°F
  • 7.0 mi.
  • 1:00:49
  • 8:41 min./mi.
  • Calories: 840
  • Miles to date (2009): 468.7
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 4, 2009

Downriver

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Looking downriver — Mississippi River.

Run stats:

  • 50°F
  • 3.0 mi.
  • 27:39
  • 9:11 min./mi.
  • Calories: 364
  • Miles to date (2009): 461.7
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

November 2, 2009

Treadmill

Run stats:

  • 2.5 mi.
  • 21:21
  • 8:35 min./mi.
  • Calories: 320
  • Miles to date (2009): 458.7
  • Miles (2008): 610.4

October 31, 2009

Blazing

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A maple tree in front of our house.

Afternoon run on Halloween. Fabulous.

Run stats:

  • 45°F
  • 6.0 mi.
  • 55:08
  • 9:11 min./mi.
  • Calories: 726
  • Miles to date (2009): 456.2
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

October 30, 2009

University Avenue

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Trees along University Avenue.

After several shifts on the treadmill, it felt so great to return to the outdoors.

Run stats:

  • 50°F
  • 2.4 mi.
  • 19:54
  • 8:18 min./mi.
  • Calories: 298
  • Miles to date (2009): 450.2
  • Miles (2008): 610.4
  • Map of route

October 28, 2009

Treadmill

Run stats:

  • 2.5 mi.
  • 21:32
  • 8:33 min./mi.
  • Calories: 296
  • Miles to date (2009): 447.8
  • Miles (2008): 610.4