After being cooped up inside all day on Monday during Sandy, I was able to get out for a run yesterday during lunch. My husband was working from home yesterday, so I disappeared for 45 minutes and I am so glad I did (for my own sake and for the rest of my family!).
I don’t think anyone deals well with cabin fever, and I felt an insatiable need to exercise today. Of course I checked to make sure it was safe to do so before hitting the road. It’s always interesting to run after a storm. It’s a different way of surveying the damage.
I ran through my neighborhood and into downtown Providence. I didn’t see much damage at all. I think only 2% of Providence residents lost power, compared to 95% in Westerly (Southern Rhode Island)!
The hurricane barrier that blocks the city from storm surge worked “flawlessly” according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, so we did not have any surge damage in the city. I saw some downed branches and debris and one downed live wire being guarded by a police officer.
It felt so good to move and enjoy the break of sunshine that we experienced before the clouds and light precipitation moved in again. I was able to hear from my best friend again, so I know she is okay.
However, her condo building is still surrounded by 4 feet of water! They haven’t had electricity since last night, and it is unlikely to be restored for quite a while. Apparently there were a few downed wires that were submerged in the flooding.
I feel so badly for all of the people affected by Sandy’s wrath. I hope that the water recedes soon in New Jersey and people can begin rebuilding. Goodbye Sandy—we are all happy to see you go!
You sound exactly like me yesterday. I was a bear until I got out late morning and then? All rainbows and unicorns!
I’m so glad that Providence is doing well for the most part! I live in the west, but I have been thinking nonstop about everyone over on the east coast! So glad that you were able to get out and run so soon after Sandy hit. The picture you took is beautiful, by the way!
A run makes all the difference, doesn’t it? I’m so glad there wasn’t much damage up your way. It’s crazy how badly NY and NJ were hit!
Glad you’re doing well up there! I was SO thankful Kent County Y was open today – I’ve never been so happy to get on the treadmill for a run!!!! That’s an awesome Y, by the way – the boys LOVED the kids room, and are asking me if we can go back again tomorrow!
Too bad I went to the East Side Y to run this morning, or I would have run into you! Kent County is where my older son goes to pre-k. We love it too. We should meet up sometime! 🙂 How was the damage in Wakefield??
I’m glad your city has a hurricane barrier and that you were able to get on with your normal life (and your running) almost right away. I wish some of the other East Coast cities that got slammed had had a barrier, too. Time for them to start thinking about it.