Winter Running

Yesterday I ran outside, in the cold! It was actually about 41 and sunny, which was a break from what feels like constantly dreary, frigid weather lately. This run felt so good! Usually I refuse to run outside unless it is 45 degrees at a MINIMUM and even then it isn't with much enthusiasm. Although I was physically still struggling it felt really good to be outside in the sun. I had good music, and I wasn't encumbered by a diaper bag, baby, work bag etc. Because it was so warm the snow was melting and I kept stepping in puddles, but my feet weren't cold so it was fine. If I am going to train for this half marathon I will need to do long runs on the weekend outdoors, and with several more months of winter it is likely I'll be out on some cold days. This may be an excuse to invest in some good, warm running gear.

Today I was grey and dreary again and about an hour ago a "wintery mix" of snow/rain/sleet started to come down. Bil is out of town for the next three days so although I could have dropped Raviv off with my dad, I didn't have it in me to go for a run. So instead I sat on the couch and read runner's world magazine.

Ironically, instead of inspiring me to go out and log many miles, it made me decide NOT to run tonight! There were repeated articles about not adding mileage until you are fit. Which I'm not. I'm not sure if it is because the issue is on newsstands in January and they worry about people getting overambitious (like training for a half marathon that is May 2 with no "base" to build off of) or if it is genuinely sound advice. I decided for today it was sound advice and so I sat on the couch in front of a nice warm fire while Raviv and my dad played.

Maybe I'll take the lead from Missy and organize something instead. Or maybe I'll just make some tea and sit on the couch and read.