Swam outside. Later to spin inside.
Interesting point about the tests and how what is recommended changes over time (cost vs benefit).
I think the sound quality of the earphones is good. I’ve only had 2 runs with them, but I’m impressed. I also could not make YurBuds work! I even took pictures of my ears and they kept sending me different sizes of the covers, but nothing worked!
My goal for the June marathon is to simply get through it without a total death march and have no expectations.
I had really wanted to get outside this morning, but the wind was absolutely howling. It was moving our deck furniture around! I can’t stand wind, so down to the treadmill I went! Managed 4 miles with some speedwork. I would like to get in another mile or so this afternoon down in the work gym if I can slip away…
I actually went swimming in the ocean yesterday! The winds died down, and the water felt so warm and was so calm… Mr. did not say a word. 
@Classof2015 I see lots of people wearing these. https://www.rei.com/product/691367/buff-original-buff
I also find that my lungs need to be acclimated to the cold. The first couple of runs are rough and then it gets better.
Went out XC skiing today, it was snowing, now it’s raining and a huge mess out there. Happy to have got it done.
I hated yurbuds, glad I wasn’t the only one.
I was so disappointed about the yurbuds. They sounded fantastic and they were hawking them at every race expo I ever attended.
@deb922 – thanks! I’ve seen people wear them but I didn’t know they were a brand. I’ll check them out!
Bunsen – so jealous of your ocean swim!
MOWC – I bet come June we’ll be hearing you won your age group!
Two more days of yoga crossed off for the challenge. I went to a yin yoga class today, hadn’t done Yin in months. You hold a pose for 7-10 minutes. It can get challenging.
Sorry about your friend, Michael.
Thank you everyone for your condolences over the death of my friend. His family and mine have been an extended family for more than 35 years. To those looking in from the outside, in every “measurable” way we came from different worlds except for those things that really mattered - fundamental values based on respect, friendship and love for our families and each other’s family. We watched our kids grow up together forging a lifetime of shared memories. His death will be one more though not one that any of us expected at this point in our lives.
Sunday, I did a very hard indoor wattage training ride that almost made me puke. Monday I did a heavy 5x5 weight training workout that left me almost incapable of squatting down today. Today I did an indoor wattage recovery ride where my heart rate was at my tempo range while my wattage was at my endurance range. Ok, enough of the Peter Pan crap. 
Long early morning walk with the pup into the center of town – about 45 minutes. She went “back to bed” after we returned!
Spent yesterday afternoon on the beach. (I know, the violins are playing …) Just finished rearranging some of the kitchen cabinets here. I don’t believe I’m OC, but honestly, when the coffee mugs are in 3 different cabinets, things need to be moved around …
Thanks for the info, MOWC. I may have to check out those earphones.
Continuing to be jealous of anyone on a beach…
For those like me who love eggs or breakfast or breakfast for dinner - this looks like a delicious protein/veggie packed one-pan meal: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sheet-pan-sweet-potatoes-and-black-bean-hash-235981
OMG abasket that looks amazing! The burst of color and the egg yolks peeking through! Have you made it? Tempted to try it this weekend.
That does look good!
3.5 on the treadmill this morning. Hoping to work from home tomorrow just so I can get outside to run as weather is supposed to be nice.
Bromfield - I love yin yoga. The Sunday late afternoon class I go to is a yin class. It’ s my favorite.
Swim/spin day for me. Notice all these double work outs? Trying to jumpstart my year. I won’t do it every day, but hope to keep it up a few times a week. I want to return to triathlon this spring.
Haven’t tried that recipe yet - but I have the ingredients at home so will soon!
I didn’t sleep well and couldn’t get myself out of bed in time for more than 1 1/2 miles this morning. Stayed inside since it was raining and I was really short on time. Will do more after work, hopefully.
Back to sad reality of cold weather and work…
Will try abasket’s recipe tomorrow if I can manage to gather the ingredients.
Report back!!!
Power yoga this morning. Crazy weather patterns–it was 9 degrees a few days ago and now it is 48 degrees.
Tried on my new Athleta shorts today - like them! Like the feel and the pockets. I have to get used to the longer styling AND the close fit. I tend to wear not short but shorter than these shorts that are not fitted. Not sure which are more “complementary” to my old legs!!!
50 degrees today - and today only!!! 3 mile run outside - still had to dodge sticks and other debris from our horrendous winds of last night. Not very pretty out there between the brown grass, leaves that never got picked up, mud and muck in spots. But it was relatively warm!