Wednesday, April 12, 2006

A Weekend Off

the field across from my family's cabin in Vermont

I had an awesome track workout yesterday...managed my fastest 400 yet--1:32! I felt great, but Liz helped me a lot by running with me for the second half of the workout and pushing me just enough...

I also led 2 spinning classes yesterday...at first my legs were really sore from that and I didn't think I would be able to get through the whole track workout, but they seemed to feel better we kept going, and I paced the workout just right with my 1:32 being the last interval.

And to think, a year ago I had never been to a track workout!

Today, I'm teaching 2 more spinning classes (I already did one, actually--6-6:30 am--yuck!), and then going to a Passover Sedar.

And now for the big news...tomorrow morning, I've decided to leave for the weekend to go to Vermont. There have been so many changes in my life lately; I need a little time to myself to think and figure out what I need to do. Some students cancelled tomorrow because of Passover, so I figured I should just take advantage of the 4 day weekend and take off. 10 hours is a long drive for a weekend, but I think it'll be worth it. The weather doesn't look great, unfortunately, but it doesn't look good here either, so I won't be missing anything. I'll bring my bike and hope for some respite from the rain in order to tackle Stratton Mountain. Otherwise, I'll just run in the rain and visit Pikes Falls and sleep and write. Sounds nice, eh?

Vermont is my favorite place in the world; where better to spend a rainy weekend and make some decisions, you know?

And hey--All you Boston Bound people--good luck, and have a blast!

a nearby lake...think i should bring my wetsuit?

11 comments:

TriSaraTops said...

Woo hoo! Great job on the track! I'm a freak that actually loves track workouts. Weirdo....have fun in VT!

greyhound said...

Breathe in, breathe out, run, bike, swim, AT HOME. Rain or no rain, nothing better. You will have a great time.

Papa Louie said...

Have a great weekend! Hope the weather holds out for you to get a nice bike ride in. Vermont looks beautiful!

qcmier said...

Enjoy your little retreat. Hope you have a wonderful time.

Remco said...

Vermont looks great! What a beautifull place. Have fun!

BuckeyeRunner said...

Have a great weekend, Su! Vermont looks amazing. I love it there. Only been there once for a bike trip in the fall and it was one of the best trips ever!

Spence said...

Yay for VT!!! It's not as muddy as usual but bring some rain gear... and things aren't very green yet. But it will certainly help you clear your head! Nice to get away from the bustle.. Have fun!

Susan said...

That looks so beautiful! Yes, bring your wetsuit.

Zen Wizard said...

That water looks pretty cold.

Rae said...

Have a great weekend! I think Vermont is so beautiful, we had a great visit there a few years ago!

Anonymous said...

I wish I could see Vermont now. You sound as if you had a good weekend. Love, Mom