I didn’t even start writing this post until Tuesday, when it was already late. That’s what happens when an entire family recovering from illness has to host a party and then gets snowed in immediately after. It was quite a week.
Monday: Another day completely off to recover from being so sick on Saturday morning.
Tuesday: One more off day. I can’t remember which days I did rehab in the evening this week, but I know I did rehab at least once or twice. Missing my daily hand-written logs in times like these.
Wednesday: 7 stubborn miles on the treadmill. Strength in the afternoon, but only one circuit. I was definitely still tired from my illness.
Thursday: 10 miles, mostly on the treadmill at 8 miles per hour. This felt pretty good for the circumstances.
Friday: 8 miles, outdoors, at a surprisingly moderate pace. Was scouting locations for my long run, which moved to Saturday to accommodate the snow. Decided on a tried-and-true road loop in Montclair where I’ve done similar workouts before.
Saturday: 15 miles with 2 x 4 miles at marathon pace (6:27 average). This was a tough one, and I couldn’t have done it without my friends. My knee got weak in the last hard mile, which was disappointing but still huge progress compared to where I’ve been.
Sunday: Snow day. Aside from two hours of shoveling, this was a nice relaxing day with my wife and son. Rehab in the evening.
This Week: 40 miles. Not bad at all for a week that started on Wednesday! I’m nearly back where I want to be. If I can keep my knee pain-free, I know I can get there.
Baby: My son is one! I can’t believe it. He’s still so small, and yet he’s gotten so big! It is all a whirlwind of emotions. My wife and I are so happy and proud.
We had our families over for a party ahead of the storm so we could all celebrate together, and it was a lot of fun. He got some wonderful gifts, which he now loves and plays with all the time. He was starting to get the hang of ripping wrapping paper by the end of the day. He tried penne vodka for the first time. He liked it so much he ate it until he puked! That is a glowing review!
My wife also baked him a pumpkin cupcake, because he really likes pumpkin, and he inhaled it! Another five-star review. We were so happy watching him enjoy everything so much. It was so nice to be able to give him a fun birthday.
Most recently, my son has learned pointing, which has been a really interesting window into what he’s thinking. Every day I feel like we connect with him a little more, and it makes me feel like a better dad. Here’s to another year of getting to know each other, and eating our favorite foods until we get sick! From the mouths of babes, such wisdom.
theDNF 
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