Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Minot...Brrrrrr..snowshovels.....treadmills...and DEER!

Well we arrived in Minot ND on Monday at 10:30pm.  I did not get a chance to go to the gym to run yesterday- boo hoo. I did however shovel the 6 inches of snow off my husbands driveway.  Sure did build up a good sweat doing that task.
This evening Erin and I worked out at the fitness center in the Sakakawea Inn (where Erin is staying while we are here in Minot).  I got 4 miles in on the treadmill which has got to be the most thing ever.  I hate the treadmill more than I hate running hills! 
But, the most amazing thing happened on the way back from the gym...two of the most beautiful young deer strolled out in front of my car.  I was driving slow due to the snow covered roads, so I was able to just watch them in all of their majesty. I then hightailed it home, put on my parka and ran back out after them.  I followed them in the snow and -2 degrees for about a mile and a half.  It really was amazing.  So, all in all I think I got in some good cardio while at the same time enjoying the wonderful outdoors.

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