Head Back Down

I'll be heading back downstate tomorrow in order to beat the snow that's supposed to fall on Sunday. Here we go again. 

Hot & Cold

I'm so glad I went to Sint Maarten this month. I had a great time. It's so cold in New York today. If I never lived in freezing temperatures and saw snow again, then it wouldn't bother me. I need the heat.

Very Cold

It's very cold outside tonight. January is almost over.

Treacherous

Treacherous conditions out there for my 8-Mile run. Light snow falling and the streets were very slippery. I took my time.

Time To Go

It's time to go
I know
It's time to go

Bed

Goodnight 

Four Slow Miles

With the slippery streets in Albany today, it was slow going with running around the city streets. Good to even get a slow run in though. 

Early Night

I'm going to bed. Goodnight.

Not So Much

It looks as if the snow storm isn't going to be as big as they thought. I'm glad!

Snow

Another big storm will be hitting the Northeast. Blizzard conditions are expected in downstate New York. I'm in Albany and the forecast calls for 8 to 16 inches. Here comes the snow.

Ran 30K

Ran the 30K race today in 2:43:54. The first time I ran this race was 10 years ago. It was sunny, cold and windy out there. I was steady with my pace until the very end. It's my goal to build up strength for the long distance runs this year. It was good to race today even though it would have been nice to have a faster time. I'm realistic about the fact that this was my first long distance run of the year and I only made up my mind to go at this yesterday. I'm glad I did. 

30K

Tomorrow I plan on running in a 30K race in Albany, New York and my over/under finishing time is 2:30:00. This is quite an ambitious distance for me. It equals 18.6 miles. It will be cold and windy. I feel up for the challenge.

In Albany

I'm in Albany and I can't sleep. Just not sure how long I'll stay here.

Out Of Town

I need to head upstate today before the bad weather arrives after midnight. Time to hit the road. 

West & North

I'm still in West New York. I plan on going to North New York later today.

New York City

Had food with Grace at a Korean restaurant in Manhattan today. I'm stuffed!

5 Miles

I ran 5 miles today. My first run of the week. 

Back In The U.S.A.

Flew in from Sint Maarten last night. I miss the warm weather already.

Leaving Sint Maarten

I'm heading out of Sint Maarten today. I had such a great time! 

Last Full Day

Tomorrow I go back to the United States after a week of being in Sint Maarten. I've had a great time! The best part been spending time with my parents. I love them so!! Also, this island is so beautiful and the weather can't be beat. I want nothing more than the warm weather. In the meantime, back to the beach for me today. 

Lee's Roadhouse Grill

My parents and I are going to Lee's Roadhouse Grill in Sint Maarten tonight. Yummy!!

Blister

I've got a blister on the heel of my left foot. It's up near my big toe. I didn't run for the last two days. This morning I went out and gave it a go. I feel O.K. after running 7 miles. I'm in Sint Maarten so the weather is great. I plan to run again tomorrow. 

Simpson Bay

This afternoon I took a walk along the beach on Simpson Bay in Sint Maarten. Strolled by places like Mary's Boon and the Horny Toad. The sand was so soft and I took my shoes off. The waves wash my feet. I feel great!

Woensdag Sint Maarten

Today I will stay around Simpson Bay. I've been running and walking around Sint Maarten a whole bunch for the past 4 days. Istead, I'll stay on the beach and do some drawing. Sounds like a good plan to me. 

Took A Swim

Went for a swim 

Marigot

Today I went on the French Side of Sint Maarten and went to the town of Marigot. I really liked it. It has a Parisian feel to it. I'll go back later in the week to check more things out.

Philipsburg

I'm on the island of Sint Maarten and today I went to Philipsburg. It's on the southern part of the island where the big cruise ships dock. This was the first time I walked around there and really enjoyed it. I've done a lot of walking the past couple of days.

Maho Beach

Sint Maarten is famous for the their airport where the planes land right over Maho Beach. It was great to check out!

Sint Maarten

I'm on the beautiful island of Sint Maarten. I love it here!!

Brutal Cold

It's painfully cold outside. On Friday I leave for St. Maarten. I can't wait!

Packing Up

Packing up my clothes,
Packing up my things,
Getting ready to go,
Packing up my clothes.

1/5/15 Set List

Nick, Bongo Steve, Pete The Drummer and I played 2 songs at Pauly's in Albany, New York last night: WANG DANG DOODLE & SPOONFUL.

Monday Blues Jam

Nick & I might head over to Pauly's for the Blues Jam tonight. Scotty Mac if the featured musician. We could play some songs too! 

Monday Work

There's plenty of hard work to do today. Trying to straighten out the fiscal account. Getting my house in order before I go away. These are the things I need to do today. 

No Quit

Use it as a mantra:

No Quit
No Quit
No Quit

Sunday Sunset

It's now Winter and the Sun sets fast. The days may get a little lighter but the temperatures stay colder. Bundle up.

Can't Sleep

I've been up for a couple of hours now. Can't fall back to sleep. I was hungry so I ate. Fixed coffee too. What am I going to do?

Some Snow

Some snow has fallen on the ground today. When I went out for a training run this morning, it was dry outside. My plan is to run again tomorrow. Goodnight. 

Very Slow

It was a slow run for me today. No speed under my feet. I didn't push it. Just collect the miles and move on down the road. 

Goodnight

Goodnight

January Too

I have plenty of work to do. It won't be easy too. That's O.K. I accept the challenge and let me get to it.

1:49:15

Today I ran the Half Marathon in 1:49:15. That's several minutes slower than I ran it last year. My training hadn't been good leading up to the race. Last was good but I don't think I did any running for a couple of weeks prior to it. I wasn't in the best shape. I need focus on working it out.