Yesterday was my first run back from (cue terrifying doomsday voice) "THE WEEK OF SICKNESS". Ok. I may be exaggerating a little bit with the severity here. But I was sick. And it stunk. And I'm happy to run again.
Who knew that a run in 32 degree weather would have me peeling off my gloves and wanting to use my jacket as a wind sail? I've been running with the temperature mostly in the teens, so I should have been a little more prepared to run in a balmy 32. Ahhhh. It was like a morning at the beach. (Where's my beach ball!?) I went out in running tights, long sleeved tech shirt, wind jacket, warm gloves, ear band, baseball hat, and a neck gaiter. I knew I was over-dressed within 8 minutes; just far enough away that I didn't want to turn around. What was I thinking with that fleecey neck gaiter? Doh. I spent the entire rest of the run with that dang thing wrapped securely around my forearm and endlessly pulling off my gloves, then putting them back on again. All-in-all, it was a wonderful run back into action.
Today after work, I plan on going out on the trail for a little 4 miler. Slow and steady. It's potentially going to rain, and it'll be in the 40s. That actually sounds like a lot of fun. I'll be in shorts for sure. Watch out for the blinding white legs commin at-cha.
Tomorrow is my long run! 10-11 miles, depending on how I feel. Unfortunately they (those unforgivable forecasters... grrr) are predicting more snow. Really, weather!? Ok, this is getting ridiculous. Hopefully it will blow north and leave us alone!! I'm hoping we get zilch, so that I can run on the road.
I'm fueling "well" (*ahem*) for all of this awesome running from the Strawberry Cupcake Suprise that I made for my husband as a "thank you honey" for taking care of me so well (of which I'm pretty sure I've had more than he). They are strawberry flavored, starbust jellybean enhanced cupcakes concocted from 1 strawberry cake mix, 12 oz of diet 7up, 1 egg white, and quartered jelly beans. They are a freakin' delicious treat.Oops. Kinda late for work. Gotta get running clothes together, and be on my merry way. Hi-ho-Hi-Ho. It's off to work I go.
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