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The Evening News - Runnerd Style

Someone tell me how it is already Wednesday. Sadly though, I'm ready for Thursday. Today has been a long day. But at least I get to finish off the day with game one of the World Series.

We are pretty big Giants fans around here. My girls even recognize Tim Lincecum, Buster Posey and Brian Wilson when they see them. Need more proof?


Our bookshelf, filing cabinet and the top of my desk

So needless to say, Go Giants!

Now that sports is over, lets move onto weather. The weather has turned cold and rainy here. I had an amazing 6-mile run on Monday and enjoyed every minute of the gray, overcast morning. Then I ran at 4 pm yesterday. 4 PM people!! And I had to wear my gloves.

I couldn't be happier. I LOVE running in the cold. However, it's making my decision whether or not to wear a costume for the Halloween Half Marathon on Saturday more difficult .

And last but not least, we have politics. I stole this from Emz on Instagram.


If you haven't read her Rim 2 Rim 2 Rim race recap, go now. It is worth every word, mile and emotion within it.



Comments

  1. As I slip inexorably towards another stinking hot summer I'm filled with jealousy about being able to run at 4 pm. I was up at 4:45am this morning to get out there before it got too warm. I'll be writing 'green with envy' comments for the next 4 or 5 months.

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  2. I'm with you, I don't mind the cold because I seem to be able to run pretty well in colder weather, but this cold... wet... thing we've got going here in the valley is just a bit to much. Looks like we're in for a hard, cold winter. Good luck on your Half on Saturday.

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  3. I sure do like the cooler weather. It's much easier to ADD clothing! I'm doing a half on Saturday too. I wish we were doing the same one! Can't wait to see your costume selection!

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