This hasn't stopped me (us) from running although it has been more difficult to get up and out the door, I am just very happy my wife bought me a long sleeve under-armor (type) shirt for Christmas..... it was the best gift :)
Monday morning was the coldest run that I have had this week, and one of my coldest ever. It was 18 degrees with a wind chill of 6 degrees.
Tuesday was still cold but I waited till after work to go running with my daughters when it warmed up to 29 degrees. We ran 2.5 miles all together - Ashlee, my new runner is up to 2.5 miles now! :) We dropped her off at home and Payton and I continued to make it a 4.1 mile run.
Wednesday I just didn't have it in me to get up and out the door after a less than perfect nights sleep, and by the time I got home dinner was ready and I just couldn't do it. There will be days like this...... so I am told :)
Thursday I started the morning with much more self discipline, plus it wasn't quite as cold as it had been the last three mornings :). It was a nice warm 26 degrees, especially since the wind wasn't blowing. It was comfortable, and after the first couple miles turned into a really good 4 mile run.
Today was just plain cold! We got our blizzard here in Georgia last night. It could be compared to a light dusting in most northern states, but for us it is downright treacherous. The schools were all closed and many businesses were either closed or had a delayed opening. I chose not to get up and run this morning because it would be too difficult and dangerous to run and avoid the icy patches all over the roads without any daylight to help me.
Our office closed at 4:00 so everyone could make it home before dark and it was a good thing because there is still a lot of icy patches all over, many of which you wouldn't see in the dark. This also gave me an opportunity to go for a run with my daughter Payton while we could still see those icy spots on the roads and sidewalks.
It was a really cold 3.1 mile run - especially for it being 5 in the afternoon. It was also tough to watch for and avoid all the icy spots in the road and sidewalks, but much better than if it had been dark. It is currently 23 and really windy with a wind chill of 9 degrees.
They are telling us it is going to remain cold over the weekend and then start to warm up a bit. I like running in the cold..... but I have had almost enough........ I never said I was hard core like you northerners are :)
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We'll I suppose you knew I'd chime in. It was 14F with a wind chill of 2 when I went out tonight. We'll have about two months of 0-20 degree days and then in March it'll go back to 30-40. And now you'll understand why we think that'll be so nice.
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Glorious sunny day spent around the bbq this afternoon here in New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant 6 miler this morning too. :)
Yea Joe - been there done that - don't miss it :) Lived in Michigan/Wisconsin/Indiana up until 10 years ago when I became a wimp and moved to Georgia where it is supposed to be warm all the time :)
ReplyDeleteAndrew - the tables will turn soon enough, and then I can be swimming and sweating while you are running in sleet :)
it's not supposed to be that cold down in ga! hopefully this week will "warm" back up like they are saying it will. (as in, over 29* here in KY) glad the running has been going well despite the chilly temps!
ReplyDeleteI agree Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteThis morning it is still low 20's, but it is supposed to start warming up today.... I am looking forward to it!
I agree Lindsay!
ReplyDeleteThis morning it is still low 20's, but it is supposed to start warming up today.... I am looking forward to it!
it's not supposed to be that cold down in ga! hopefully this week will "warm" back up like they are saying it will. (as in, over 29* here in KY) glad the running has been going well despite the chilly temps!
ReplyDeleteGlorious sunny day spent around the bbq this afternoon here in New Zealand!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant 6 miler this morning too. :)
We'll I suppose you knew I'd chime in. It was 14F with a wind chill of 2 when I went out tonight. We'll have about two months of 0-20 degree days and then in March it'll go back to 30-40. And now you'll understand why we think that'll be so nice.
ReplyDeleteGood job getting out in it.