Snowy February ( 2 )

5 miles today: All on treadmill. Worked up a good sweat. It's a windy snowy day. Well it's official, Feb. snowfall set a record for this area approx. 30 inches. My month milage total was 193.5 miles. For 2008 it's 390 miles. Last year at this time it was 156. My location is 50 miles south of Texhoma Tx, & Texhoma Ok. (now that's a border town !!)

Family Day

7.5 miles today. Mom & the Dog went with me today. Took a little different route because the roads seem to be clearer on a scale of 10, today,s journey was a 7 for comfort. Just think I have an extra day to add to my milage total. (Get a life Forrest) Walk Forrest Walk

New Balance Saved The Day ( 4 )

7 miles today: Today looked like a treadmill day so, with the ice & snow, wind chill l degree etc. Forrest set off on the boring treadmill. But there must have been a devine intervention. You see, my eyes got a glimpse of my New Balance 992's over in the corner all by their little lonsome. They're broke in but Forrest didn't want to use them in adverse conditions. I stopped the treadmill after 1 mile & suited up for my artic journey with my Pretty NB's. Just the ticket, with the nice traction on the slick roads Forrest was a happy camper. My time was a little slower but I contribute that to sight-seeing along the way. It was cold, but beautiful. Tomorrow I enter Dalhart Tx. Maybe Forrest should call ahead for reservations. With all the rough conditions I should switch sports, like rock climbing. WRONG Walk Forrest Walk

Dallas Anyone ( 5 )

7 miles today. I've had it with SNOW. My walk today from 5:30 am to 7:38 am in 3 inches of fresh snow took a toll on Forrest. Just when I'm getting into the groove Michigan gets more white stuff. Not in the mood to talk, that's what bad weather does to folks. Walk Forrest Walk

The Mood Swings ( 6 )

7 miles today. My time was 1 hr 59 min, which is good for me. The body felt fine. Now the bad news----Our area is under a winter storm watch, tonite & tomorrow up 4-8 inches. Damn, the roads finally cleared off. So with that my mood is lower than Roger Clemens. Now back to my journey, I'm 18 miles south of Dalhart Tx on Hwy 54. About 65 miles from Oklahoma. Walk Forrest Walk

Forrest Is Back

9 miles today. Clear dry cool day makes Forrest happy. Good conditions make fun a content walker like me. My time was 2 hr and 29 min. I should be in Dalhart Tx later this week. That's it for now people...... Walk Forrest Walk ( 7 )

Holiday Feeling

5 miles today. Oh my, Forrest feels a little bit guilty for not walking more miles but with a 46 mile week, mom & the Dog joining me plus dry roads with the temp. at 38 degrees makes for a for a nice combination.. I think my tired feet needed the lesser miles. Bad roads took their toll this past week. Tomorrow well get some serious work done. The eyes of Texas are keeping a close eye on Forrest. Walk Forrest Walk

Good Days & Bad Days

7 miles today. To my suprise this was a bad day. I was completely out of rhythum, even though I had my ipod playing my tunes my body didn't seem to cooperate with my brain. The roads were herendious. (Brown Slush) & slippery. O.K. Forrest no excuses......The good news is Forrest has 41miles in this week with one day to go. ( 9 ) Walk Forrest Walk

The Eyes Of Texas

6 miles today. I live for these days. Today was a wonderful sunny 6 degrees & Forrest was in his glory. I'm standing on the New Mexico/Texas State Line, on Hwy 54 approx 46 miles southwest of Dalhart Tx. The Oklahoma border is about 100 miles from where I'm standing. The town Forrest is heading for, is Texhoma. You guessed it, it's on the Tex/Ok state line. Forrest will check the map and let you know tomorrow what state it is in. Anyway I'm a TEXAN for the next 2.5 weeks. "So Long Pardner" Walk Forrest Walk

I Have A Dream

7 miles today. Since it's Black History Month my blog title seems approiate. My dream is warmer weather, DRY- CLEAR roads & slidewalks. It was clear & 14 degrees today. The only good thing, was no wind-chill. Well tomorrow is Texas Day for Forrest. As of today I'm 6 miles from the state line.

BACK AT IT (weather)

7.5 miles today. Mother Nature slap us again with the overnite weather. The temperture when I walked was 11 degrees, the wind chill was -8. So Forrest did his first 2 miles on the treadmill. The last 5.5 on the road was COLD. Only one way to go from here is UP. It's even hard for me to move my fingers on the keyboard. Walk Forrest Walk

Routine Walk (thank-God)

7.5 miles today. All by myself with my ipod to keep my company. I'm sure glad for some secure footing. It was windy about 24 degrees, hell that was like Florida compared to yestday. I have to get a hair cut this week or the State of Texas will refuse Forrest entry. Thurs is the day I get to the state line. Walk Forrest Walk

Unbelieveable Conditions

6 miles today. Mom the Dog & me left for our walk it was 52 degrees, sunny (we could have use sunglasses) 2 hrs later we arrived home exhusted. a huge thaw left the road extremely slippery and slushy. With the wind and temp. drop to 39 degrees we still managed to get 6 mi. we wanted to tackel Wellman Hill but it was raining an of sleet threw in for good measure. we couldn't get the 7th mile. We felt like Adm. Byrd we he made it to the S. Pole. Mom & Dad accomplished a tough task. Walk Forrest Walk

All In The Family

6 miles today. Mom & Jessie-Marie went with me today. It was bright & sunny but cold (17 degrees). I had a nice week, my total was 47 miles. So Forrest is in Logan NM. approx 33 miles to the New Mexico/Texas State Line. It looks like next Thursday Forrest will have to put on his cowboy boots on. Is the weather warmer in the Lone Star State ?? Walk Forrest Walk

A Day For Sunglasses

7 miles today. Today was just like wed. Cold but very sunny. I did my distance in 2hr & 3 min. Nothing exciting happen to good-old Forrest except he got to pet one of his friends on his rout. A dog named Biskett (female golden-retreiver). I'm going to have nice milage for the week, despite the snow. Walk Forrest Walk

Better Mind Set

7 miles today. 23 degrees & windy today, but I felt pretty good. The legs & feet felt so much stronger today, even though the roads were the pits. My time 2hr & 2 min. Isn't it funny how fast the time goes when the old body co-operates. Walk Forest Walk

High Noon

7.5 miles today. 2hr. 11 min. all in very bright sunlight and slippery snow coverd roads. I didn't have a lot of spring in my legs they felt like fence poles. Next time it's that sunny outside, Forrest is going to wear sunglasses. Enough of complaining it was gorgeous outside today. Until tomorrow, Walk Forrest Walk

Somebody Left The Freezer Door Open

7 miles today. Me & Jessie-Marie set off today like we were bound & determine to trek to the North Pole. Well with the temp. at 12 degrees at noon the dynamic dual set out. 2hr & 2 min later we made it. The only effect I suffered was a cold left hand & fingers. As far as the Dog goes, she has not said a word.......she is eat her REAL ICE CREAM and cannot be bothered. Walk Forrest Walk

Double Hitter

7.5 miles today. Four miles on the frozen roads this afternoon, 21 degrees. Also 3.5 miles on the treadmill this morning. So the bottom line is Forrest feels GOOOOOD....Walk Forrest Walk

Ice Box City

5 miles today. Wind Chill of -28 degrees forced Forrest indoors for the second day in a row for my exercise on the good old treadmill. Well the temp. outside was -6 but in the sun room it was 68 degrees. Worked up a good sweat but I rather be outside pounding the pavement. Walk Forrest Walk. (702 calories)

Indoor 10K

6.2 miles today. Bad weather forced me indoors on the good old treadmill. Forrest had a good workout. My 10K was 91 min. 30 sec. (850calories). For the Week , 41 miles. My location is approx 46 miles south of Logan NM. on Hw54. I looks like I'll be back in Texas in about two weeks. Then I'll really be in the Panhandle of Tex. Walk Forrest Walk

Better Days Ahead

7 miles today. 2hr & 7min not so good, but not bad on snow covered & uneven roads. I thought about nice spring days ahead. I need 6 miles tomorrow to bread the 40 mile wk plateau. Walk Forrest Walk

Marooned

3 miles today. You talk about snow, we got approx 13 + inches. So Forrest did the treadmill. I did the auto program included in the mileage. My hips & feet felt strong today. I still like the great out-doors better. Mom doesn't her treadmill very early in the morning, like 6am. or abouts. Walk Forrest Walk

Big Snow Day

3 miles today. Mom's birthday Feb 6, also Ash Wednesday, also 12 inches of the beloved white stuff. Snow, Snow, Snow all day long, I must have shoveled the drive-way 4-5 times. So with that said, The old treadmill got a little work-out. 365 cal/3miles. Walk Forrest Walk

Routine

6 miles today. Temp. 42 degrees roads clear but wet. I've been wearing my old shoes until the weather dry up. Walk Forrest Walk

Committ The Crime,Due The Time Equals 9 Miles

9 miles today. I was a bad boy, Super Bowls is for Football not pigging out. Chicken Wings, Chips & salsa, Macaroni Salad, Pizza, Scrimp & Dip, Homemade Soup. Like the Blog Title says: Forrest was a naughty lad yesterday. P.S. Forrest probably will do the same thing next year. Walk Forrest Walk

Super Bowl, Super Sunday

7 miles today. It was a slow track but now bad compared to Fri. On a scale of 10, I give the conditions a 6.... My time was 1 hr 59 min. No Jessie Marie or Mrs. Ebert to slow me down. They did their walk this morning while Forrest was resting his eyes. Walk Forest Walk

No Snow Plow

4 miles today. Treadmill today. I very good workout, lots of sweat. 1.5 miles warm-up. Did auto program #l, lots of inclines. Then finished with a strong mile. For the week 43.5 miles. My new New Balance Shoes are working out very nicely. Walk Forrest Walk

"DEDICATED WALKERS"

6 tough miles today. It took 2 hr to go 6 mi. usually I get 7 mi. But When you go thru 8 inches of fresh snow you use some different muscles. I wonder what people thought when they spot to short midgets (mom & Forrest) walking with refector vests on, forging thru the subdivisions. Towards the end of out trek a home owner poked his head out of the front door of his house and said, "Now there is a couple of dedicated walkers" The DOG is still on medical leave. She has a sore paw. You know Snow is wonderful, but Forrest likes weather where he can were shorts & tank top. Walk Forrest Walk