Running
Total miles: 184.5
Total runs: 27
Longest run: 16 miles
Shortest run: 3 miles
-March began with the conclusion of a road trip from New Jersey to Colorado and a run in Frisco with Lyndsey.
-March brought me 2 new running friends
-I realized that running at altitude has its challenges
-March took me up mountains and hills
-March lead me to more trails than I’ve ever run before
-March brought me a hydration pack, a flip belt, a new pair of Altra King MT trail shoes, my Altra Ambassador gear kit, new SOLE ATHLETICA lace tags, and my Boston Marathon Runner Passport
(you can read about why I love Sole Athletica lace tags here)
-In March I charged my Garmin so often that it didn’t shut off during a run once, and I plugged it into the computer!
Cats
-The cats got some new toys in the mail from our friend Lauren and her 2 adorable black cats
-Ninja saw a mountain
-Both cats spent time in the windows and by the front door trying to catch glimpses of the pretty neighbor cat
-I saw a few cats while running and 2 cats while hiking with Phil
-My cats were pleased we received a few packages so they had boxes to play in
-Junior played Catopoly with us
Coffee
-I discovered a bakery a few blocks from my house that has amazing Hawaiian Hazelnut coffee
-I have been attempting to make froth designs in my coffee
-I’ve acquired ZERO new coffee mugs
-Lauren also sent me Wawa coffee in the mail!
-I went to 2 coffee shops in the area in addition to the local bakery
Mountains & Trails
-I’m in love with these views
-We saw a beautiful rainbow
Other things
-I arrived at my new house in Colorado
–Lyndsey went back to New Jersey and I was sad
-I watched all 4 seasons of Everwood before switching back to Gilmore Girls
-I learned that everything I bake will go flat until I learn how to bake at altitude (Mom please help!!!!)
-I was unable to get a Colorado drivers license because my birth certificate is not valid. I had to order a new birth certificate from New Jersey. I can assure you that this saga will continue well into May….
-I got a library card that says “find your trail”
-I found a bookstore that has a pet cat!!
– Phil and I went on 2 hikes: Hanging Lake Trail and Mega Hike (blog post to come)
-We listened to Mozart on record
-I submitted my research proposal again with hope that I will be able to begin my research project in April
-I realized how much I miss coaching 😦
-I learned the difference between a summit or mountain peak and a mesa
-I learned that you should always bring a jacket when you go somewhere in Colorado
-Squirrels were running around on our roof!
The Road Less Run 
I’m so glad things are going well for you in Colorado and you’re settling in. Great to hear from you!!
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I’m glad you are loving Colorado but I still miss you a lot! I’m looking forward to hanging out this month. I cannot imagine the adjustment to running at altitude!
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Perfect!!
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