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Posted on by Mountain Girl Michelle
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Les Alberts Nordic Skiing Area – Photo credit: M. Onofrey

I have cabin fever! It’s been snowing for days here in Briançon. We have between 50 and 60 centimeters of snow on the ground. I can’t run on my regular trails because there is just too much snow!

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Today I decided that I’d run at a Nordic ski area not too far from here. Usually there are walking paths that have been groomed so it’s easier to run.

The skies were still a bit grey, but there was no wind. The temperature was perfect!

Photo credit: M. Onofrey

I forget how much harder it is to run in the snow. Even though the path was groomed, I often sank into the snow about 20-30 cm. A great workout!!!

Even though I ran 5+ km, I have to admit I spent a good amount of time taking pictures. 🙂 Today it was more important to enjoy being out in nature than breaking any personal records.

I’m glad I was able to get out today. I’m not sure what the weather will be like this week, hopefully I’ll be able to get out for another run. Happy trails!

Adapted Version

Cabin Fever!

In parenthesis () there are explanations of words and phrases. These explanations are in italics.

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Les Alberts Nordic Skiing Area Photo credit: M. Onofrey

I have cabin fever! (I can’t stay inside. I need to go outdoors!) It’s been snowing for days here in Briançon. We have between 50 and 60 centimeters of snow on the ground (land). I can’t run on my regular trails because there is just too much snow!

Today I decided that I’d (I would) run at a Nordic ski area not too far from here. Usually there are walking paths that have been groomed (equipment was used to make the snow was flat and even) so it’s easier to run.

The skies were still a bit grey, but there was no wind. The temperature was perfect!

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Photo credit: M. Onofrey

I forget how much harder it is to run in the snow. Even though the path was groomed, I often sank (fell down) into the snow about 20-30 cm. A great workout!!!

Even though (even if) I ran 5+ km, I have to admit (say) I spent (used) a good amount of time taking pictures. 🙂 Today it was more important to enjoy being out in nature than breaking (creating) any personal records.

I’m glad (happy) I was able to get out today. I’m not sure what the weather will be like this week, hopefully I’ll be able to get out for another run. Happy trails! (Be well!)

This blog was updated October 11, 2019 to include an adapted version of the text and an audio version.