Why?

Why?

Why did I run 9 miles this morning?

Why did I run 9 miles this morning at 5 a.m.?

Why did I run 9 miles this morning at 5 a.m. with 2 inches of fresh snow at my feet and more falling from the sky?

Why? I am not sure.

Needless to say, it was a pretty rough run in the snow—9 miles in 1:20. 😕

I knew I couldn’t get my hopes up about the chirping birds, sunshine, and warming temps the past few days. It is only the middle of March, and for Alaska that still means winter!

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I was starving when I got home after school tonight, so I threw together the fastest meal possible.

sauteed veggies + tofu

I finally feel as though I have figured out how to prepare tofu—thanks to Emily and her tofu tutorial for this wonderfully easy, pan-fried tofu that never fails me! 🙂

Sadly I was not sporting the Irish spirit today. I completely forgot about wearing green—although I don’t think I own any green fitness-related clothes. I only got one pinch from a student because our principal declared our school a “pinch-free school.” 😉

I’m pretty sure the only green in my day was my salad at lunch and the broccoli and peas in the above picture.

I am so glad tomorrow is Friday! I actually feel as though this week has gone by relatively quickly, which I am not complaining about!

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8 Comments

  1. 3.17.11
    Craig Baxter said:

    but it all melted

  2. 3.18.11

    My cross country coach always said you’ll get to that point where you can’t even justify why you are running to anyone else-you just want too.

    Awesome run today!

    I did a 5k but not all that fast because I didn’t want my heels to hurt.

  3. 3.18.11
    megan @ blackberries for jam said:

    I can relate to a finicky spring! I’m about to head out for a run on a messy, muddy road. And then it will probably snow this weekend!

    Love your tofu plate, but I’m not sure that’s what I would pick for breakfast!

    • 3.18.11
      Michelle said:

      Oops. . . . I meant I was hungry when I got home from school in the evening!!

  4. 3.18.11
    Sarah said:

    way to go!

  5. 3.18.11

    SO MUCH SNOW!!! You are a rockstar and did an awesome run. That tofu looks amazing!! Have an amazing weekend!

    • 3.18.11
      Michelle said:

      TOO much snow!! I want it to go away!!