06 January 2008

Spring-like temps

Wow, 65* degrees and 80% humidity right now. Just in from my long run, 10 miles scheduled, did 9.5 miles in 1:38. Again it took several miles for my legs to warm up, I may need to try a different training schedule. Part of my problem this week was from trying to adjust to sleeping in my truck again. Wonky sleep patterns don't make for good long runs. Actually met several runners this morning that were lured out by the warmer temperature. Here lately it's just been James, me, and 3-4 elderly gentlemen out for walks.

The squirrels were everywhere this morning, most with their cheeks full of nuts. We had one running along the fence next to us at one point. It was weird, first we heard this clomping and next thing there was this random squirrel just trotting along the fence right there by us. I think it thought we were invading its territory. I wonder if there has been a bad sci-fi/horror movie made about attacking squirrels? One of these days we need to video the dogs at this one house. They are fenced in with this 4 foot tall brick fence and every time somebody goes by you have all these dogs bouncing up and down so they can see over the fence and bark (except for one, all he has to do is stand up with his paws on top of the fence and he's eye level with you). I don't think any are biters, just wanting attention. It's the funniest thing watching them all bounce straight up and down.

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