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This is the week before we leave on a little trip to Hunter Mountain when both Ted and I are going to break our necks learn how to snow board. The one time I went down hill skiing, it was easy. Both of us are up for the challenge of snow boarding. I’m sure the future photos will amuse.
Monday: 30 minute run + 30 minutes weight train + 50 minute dog walk
Tuesday: 40 minute cross train + 30 minutes weights + 45 minute walk
Wednesday: 35 minute run + 30 minutes weights + 40 minutes walk
Thursday: 30 minutes cross + 25 minutes weights + 3.2 mile run with Shane.
Friday: 60 or so minute walk
Saturday: 5+ mile run. This is open to how I feel and where my feet take me.
Sunday: OPEN (this could be…
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