Frankfort Grainery | TooTallFritz

This kids are so close to getting out of school and are anxiously awaiting summer vacation. Our toddlers are ~~freaking out~~ want to be outside non-stop. We are trying to close out the school sport seasons with the kids, figure out how to keep them occupied this summer and in the interim running ~~our asses off~~ a lot to get in as many miles as possible while the weather is still nice before it turns HOT. I must say when I parked at the Grainery last night and my thermometer showed temps in the 50’s, I was a very happy camper. That 40-55 degree range is perfect for me and that is why the spring/fall running weather is the best. Crisp, cool, zero humidity. Win!

I have also been ~~obsessed~~ in the mood to run the long way around the pond these days. I don’t care for the little curves just east of the Grainery, so have been running around the pond when I am solo. It adds a little distance but makes up for that in beauty, tranquility and less crazy curves.

Did I mention that it was tranquil? I feel so fortunate to live close to nice trails that are safe and well maintained. Road running can be stressful and dangerous but if you hit the trail, although you still need to vigilant, you get a bit of peace/tranquility and it’s safe for the most part. At least you don’t need to worry about a car running you down, right?

I run Old Plank a lot due to it’s length and vicinity to my house. I consider it my “home” trail. Do you have a home trail? Which one? I’m always up for a road trip to run somewhere new. Tell me about your trail!

Happy Running ** Amanda – TooTallFritz ** amanda@tootallfritz.com

As the sun sank from the sky last night, I was just arriving at the Grainery in Frankfort to meet up with friends for a run. Fortunately, I was a few minutes early so was able to run around ~~like an idiot~~ and grab a few photos. The first was looking west on Old Plank toward the Grainery ~~thru the power lines~~.

Then I ran east on the trail to grab a few photos ~~within a short distance of the parking lot~~ as the sunlight was fading.

The life around the pond seems to be dying with the autumn. I think winter is heading our way, like it or not.

I was really amazed at how differently everything looked in low light. I normally run in the dark or as the sun is coming up and this was a nice change. I look forward to comparing similar photos in the winter, spring and summer. I must say one of my favorite things so far about blogging is that I am now making a better effort to document my surroundings by photographing some of the beautiful sites that I take for granted on a daily basis. God is good.

At this point, the light was fading fast and I jogged back to await the arrival of a few Frankfort Running Club ladies. Note to the earring wearing crowd, don’t wear french wires while running in low 30 degree temps……ears get cold from the inside out.

Susan D. and Maggie W. soon arrived and I quickly ushered them into the ~~bathroom~~ light for a quick photo.

After the ladies so kindly obliged my ~~abnoxious~~ photo request, we ran off into the dark. I just recovered from the stomach flu so the plan was to be short and slow. I must say this was a perfect run. I really enjoyed the added dynamic which Maggie brought and I hope that she comes back! Work & life are crazy, the holidays are coming, then the flu and ~~not that you care but~~ it’s total pandemonium ~~which is on Aby’s spelling list this week~~ at home with a male, second born, toddler/child in the house. Chaos reigns. This run was a great stress reliever that was much-needed and I was thankful to have been along for the “ride”. In all aspects it was easy, fun, brought about a new friendship and was filled with conversation about living life, making goals, accountability, future endeavors and stepping outside the box of your personal comfort zone.

I challenge you to try something new……join a running group, train for a triathlon, hike the Grand Canyon, learn to snow ski, register for a road race, just pick something different and MAKE IT HAPPEN. Muster the confidence to attempt something that a younger, more immature you would have never had the ~~guts~~ courage to try. Time is of the essence. Where do you plan to go next?

Nike+ GPS Stats – 3.96 miles – 36:46 (9:18 pace) Garmin GPS Stats – 4.00 miles – 36:46 (9:09 pace)

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