On Monday morning I woke up for my planned 9 mile run. I don’t know why, but I was pretty nervous about this one. Its the longest mileage I’ve run in a while since coming back from my injury and I’m always afraid the familiar knee pain is going to kick in when I run longer distances. But with the perfect weather and the quiet roads, combined with some motivation from the awesome twitter-world, I convinced myself it would be fine.
I ran a route similar to the one I described yesterday, with lots of livestock, trees, and mountain views. Safe to say, it was MUCH nicer than my typical runs in Brooklyn with cars everywhere, stoplights, and mean people. I tried to avoid the super hilly roads, but up in Vermont its impossible to stay away from them all together. It was a perfect morning for a run and was so relaxing. Also my asthma stayed well under control (which it didn’t during my 5 mile run this morning.. ugh) and I ended up completing 9 miles with NO knee pain. Win!
So happy for a fun, successful, relaxing run!
Heck yeah for 9 miles! Not my fastest, but it was hilly 
After my run, I threw on my Aspaeris compression shorts and had a nice breakfast filled with lots of carbs and protein (of course). By the way, these shorts are the best ever, they really work for recovery and make my legs happy. Plus I knew Karl and I had a bike ride planned for later so compression was 100% necessary. After a little bit of relaxing, we headed out with our bikes to meet up with Karl’s other aunt who lives near Burlington.
We rode along a dedicated bike path in Burlington which was incredible! I’m so jealous we don’t have anything like this near me. Its a lane completely for bikes (with some runners sprinkled in) and has great views of Lake Champlain. It was such a pleasant, fun ride. And it was flat, thankfully, since I had run all morning already!
There was even a bridge to ride over!
Lake Champlain from the bike path
Karl and I on the bike path lookout spot.
We ended up biking around 16 miles total, but stopped halfway in downtown Burlington by the pier for an early dinner. Its really nice in downtown with a marina, restaurants, and a gorgeous promenade. I’m convinced everyone there either rides their bikes, runs, eats healthy, and has dogs. Is there anything better?! I fell in love.
The promenade in downtown Burlington
Apparently in Vermont they also have a type of soft serve ice cream called creemee’s, with a maple flavored version. One word: addicting. If they had maple creemee’s near me, I’d probably eat it every single day. SO good its not even fair! We also stopped by one of the restaurants located right on the water and I had a salmon salad which hit the spot. Everything just tastes so fresh in VT and its not overpriced either like in NY.
Heaven. Maple flavored creeme.
Salmon salad. Imagine eating this with a view of Lake Champlain and the marina!
Afterwards we biked back along the pathway to Karl’s aunts house, where we hung out for the evening. And she gave us some amazing fresh vegetables from her garden. I’ve been eating tomatoes non-stop since I got back, they are so tasty. 10000 times better than from the supermarket.
The next morning we woke up and had a nice big breakfast before saying goodbye to everyone, including this cutie who I was so sad to leave… look at that face!!
Leo!
We also stopped by Shelburne Farms for some fresh bread and cheese to bring back with us before heading back to the Essex Ferry. VT has the BEST cheese and bread, its unreal. I stocked up and hope I never run out, there’s nothing like it. I wished I could have brought home more, but there wasn’t enough room in my insulated bag.
I was so sad to leave VT not only because it meant my trip was over (forcing me to snap back to reality) but also because I really, really love it up there. I think that’s where I’m meant to be eventually! Its so laid back and relaxing… totally me. Anyway, I’m planning on going back in the winter to ski at Stowe. It can’t come soon enough!
Did you go on any vacations or trips this summer?
Have you ever had a creemee?
Did you run this labor day weekend?
Great workouts girl! So happy you’re not having any knee pain either…what a relief! That maple flavored ice cream sounds like something I need to try. We didn’t do any vacations this summer…just a few trips up to see family and friends…our schedules make it hard for us to go for an extended amount of time.
We hope to get away in the late Fall or winter though. Happy Thursday! 
Yum! Maple flavored creemees are the best ever!! Did you go to Burlington Bay? They have one of the best I’ve ever had, Vermont Cookie Love is another favorite of mine. You should go there next time you are in VT. The cookies are delish!! Glad you had such a great time in Burlington. It is a great city!!
We were in Burlington Bay, its so pretty! I’m mad I missed that Cookie Lover place though, sounds like somewhere I’d LOVE!
Awesome on the 9 miles with no pain! Last time we were in the Burlington area of VT our friend took us to this small place for breakfast it was right near the water/aquarium and it specialized in crepes. Best. Breakfast. EVER! This weekend was my first 6 mile run and I did an out an back loop instead of looping over the same 3 roads like I normally do. Totally made it feel like it was a lot longer than it really was. I need to do more out and backs so they don’t seem so bad!
Thanks for sharing your photo’s with us. I’m not going to bug my husband that we need to go visit our friends in VT soon
Yum, you went to Skinny Pancake, the nutella and strawberry is my favorite!!
That’s it! I knew it had a cute name…thanks for reminding me
Awesome job with your 6 miles! I’m used to out and backs because I have to do them, but I prefer not to if I have the choice.
FAB job!!! Yay for no knee pain!
It’s so great when our bodies cooperate, isnt’ it? Oh, and I’d give anything to move up to Vermont or back to New England where the temps are so freakin’ HOT HOT HOT 
Sounds like an awesomely relaxing vacation. I’m sad to say that I’ve never been to VT! It’s definitely on the bucket list. Looks beautiful!
You should go, its SO pretty!
You’ve just made me want to move to Vermont
It looks gorgeous!
Congrats on the long run and no pain!
Great vacation! Great job on your run, it is tough to run with hills, but you did amazing!
Leo is so cute, I would be sad to leave him too. Oh and I would eat that ice cream all the time too!
I’ve never been to vermont and want to go so badly! Maple falvored ice cream sounds ah-mazing!
Its so tasty
Highly recommended!
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I only have compression socks not shorts! Maybe the shorts will help with my hip pain? I’m looking into it now
The shorts are amazing! I wear both and love love love them
I looked yesterday and the I saw a few pairs, but they were quite expensive! I’m determined to find a good cheaper pair!
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