Training Log Archive: Funderstormin

I was enjoying a nice long run on the treadmill on a yucky morning when I started noticing a really strong, funny smell coming from the treadmill. Just as I was nearing the end of my run, I heard a few little crackles that sounded like sparks and then suddenly the treadmill stopped! I was nervous to do anything with it, but eventually worked up the courage to unplug it and remove the front cover, where I realized that the motor was emanating a lot of heat. Hoping to have it looked at this week to find out if it's salvageable, or if this is the end of the line for my old, old, friend.

C • Oh no! 2

Tried to get in a post-work ski at Laurel Creek. Tracks were 70% ice and 70% terrifying, but I managed to stay upright, and it was a beautiful afternoon.

Arranged to have a ski lesson at Rockway with one of their coaches. I sure wish I'd thought to do this a few weeks earlier when the trails were in better shape! My lesson was an hour but there was a lot of talking. I learned a lot that I hope I'll still have a chance to practice this season!

Got an email today from Ridgeline Events saying that my "Dream Team" badge from the Winter Scavenger Hunt was chosen as one of the ones for the Spring Scavenger Hunt! I can't remember exactly what I submitted, but I think it had something to do with a Gratitude Run.

I wasn't planning on doing the Spring Scavenger Hunt but my prize was free entry into it, so I guess now I will!

C • Dream Team! 3

Skied at Shade's Mills CA before going to my sister's to snowshoe with the kids. This is another place that there are a lot of years it doesn't get enough snow for them to groom, but was in pretty good shape, especially on the back loop. Three days in a row of magical blue skies!