I'm in Northfield, MN for my daughter's final indoor track meet of her career. We have been going to track meets for quite a number of years and this is the end of the inside meets. She is a thrower; the field event athletes tend to like indoor because the conditions are so controlled. The runners, especially the distance runners, prefer outdoors because the fresh air is easier for breathing; it is usually cooler and they only have to run half as many laps so it's easier on their legs, too. Haley has had a great track career. Today didn't go too well, but she has another event tomorrow. Since this is a two day event, I opted to get a hotel and stay over rather than driving back and forth. It's a full two hour drive here from our house which is doable back and forth each day, but what a luxury to grab a hotel and a run in a different city. After Haley's event today, I checked into the hotel, changed into my running clothes and set out to enjoy some daylight. Compared to my normal outdoor runs lately, I was short two important items...my headlight and my clickers (It's actually a little melty here!). My feet felt pretty light, but I'm not liking all the black marks the clickers have left on my pretty blue shoes :-( I set out to see the town and enjoy my freedom from the extra equipment. Northfield is the town where Jesse James and his gang was captured trying to rob the bank. I did not encounter any bandits wearing bandanas or trying to stick anybody up, but I did find some interesting sites. Carelton College has many beautiful buildings and neatly shoveled walks. I hope this wasn't the actual room available to rent although the rent is pretty reasonable. There were many historic looking homes and lots of them had huge icicles hanging after all the recent snow. There are guys on the roof behind me cleaning off the roof. From looking at this photo, I think it's not a good look for me to concentrate. Clueless probably looks more relaxed! My dad told me to watch out for this native of St. Olaf while I'm here... Six miles in the daylight made a nice afternoon. When I got back, I enjoyed a soak in the hot tub and grabbed some dinner. Tomorrow I'll head back over to St. Olaf for Day 2 of the track meet. The best part is sp ending time with this lovely young woman. I wish I could wear red lipstick as sassy as she does. The kids getting older has it's good points and not as good. I sure miss having them around to noisy up the house with their giggles. I do also enjoy spending time with them as young adults and am loving this little vacay with a track meet and the sites-seeing running tour. Happy running! Missee
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AuthorMissee and Stephanie are two Minnesota sisters and moms who love to run. We are not experts in running, parenting or anything else, but we do have years of experiences that may be helpful or entertaining to others. Archives
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