That was the thought running through my head tonight after work as I got dressed in my running clothes. The thermometer in my car said 49, which isn't really that cold but it was dreary and overcast out and it sure felt cold. I didn't think it was cold enough to warrant my cold-gear running tights so I just wore regular long leggings and the long sleeved tech shirt from last years Turkey Trot. My ears are the first things to feel the cold so I wore a thin headband over my ears.
The park I was running at is about a 20 minute drive from my house, which gives me lots of time to think about everything under the sun.
Some of tonight's thoughts:
"49 isn't that cold"
"what are you going to do in December or January when it's colder, and there's snow on the ground"
"You're an idiot for picking a half in early Spring"
"You're an idiot for picking a half"
"I hope these leggings aren't see through"
"I hope my legs and lungs cooperate"
"I should move"
"I wish it was still summer"
"I want a poptart"
"I want pizza"
I'm usually all over the place before and during a run. Most of it isn't repeatable but I try to think of anything and everything, except for the fact that my legs and lungs are tired.
I haven't run in a little while and I could feel it today. I only made it mile before a walk break. I was pretty disappointed in myself but I plugged along. I squeaked out just under 3.5 miles and had my fastest mile (my first). I'm still running after that 10 minute mile.
I know I'm getting stronger, it's just a really slow progression and it's really frustrating.
I'm going to have to figure out this cold weather running. Today my legs were fine, arms were a little hot but my hands were freezing! I might have to start running with gloves when the temps dip below 50. It's funny that I think it's "cold" now but come spring 50 will seem warm.
Until my next run, which is hopefully better than today.
No comments:
Post a Comment