Even when it's only 35* outside.
Yes, that's right.... I ran yesterday when it was only 35*. I'm very proud of myself, since my normal "limit" is 40*. But the weather predicted it would be 40* by the time I had to be out the door, which was 8:00am, and there I was, dressed and ready to go. And it was only 35*.
The main reason I'm so happy about this is it makes me totally hardcore last year, I took a very long running break during winter, which caused me to lose a lot of the progress I had made. I promised myself I wouldn't let that happen again this year.
So, I've been fanatically checking the weather, planning to go out when the weather is at it's "best" and so stinking grateful that this has been such a mild winter. Now, I'm crossing my fingers that February is equally as mild, and it's all downhill from there. I long for the warm weather, the sun, the sweat, even if it is 95* in a Memphis summer. Oooo, I also cannot wait for daylight savings time. I need more daylight in my running schedule life in general.
So my point is, that I've kept my promise to myself. I ran 15 times in January! It feels good to broaden my running-weather limits. With my work schedule, and the fact that I can't run by myself when it's dark (due to safety reasons), having less stringent weather conditions helps me get out there more often. Last week, I even ran in the rain. Ok, ok, it was only 1.5 miles, but I did it!
P.S. Does it still make me just a little bit angry that this morning, when I can't run because I work the early shift, it was already 44* by 6am?
A little.
P.P.S.S. Am I totally jealous of SR since she lives in California and thinks 49* is too cold for running?
Totally.
I need to run today, but I'm waiting for it to get to 50 hahha
ReplyDelete& yes I'm running the half in Nashville in April!
That's my game plan for the rest of the week and weekend. Watch hourly temp like a hawk, then go as soon as it's the "high" for the day! lol
DeleteThat's awesome that you are so hardcore! LOL! While you're out running I'm sitting on the couch drinking chocolate milk and eating a breakfast sandwich ;o) I know I need to get my lazy behind out there!
ReplyDeleteI'm really not--- it was only a wimpy 2 miles lol! But I'm still proud that I got out there :)
DeleteOh I'm totally jealous of all the bloggers that live in Cali...they have the most ridiculous weather all freaking year round! lol
ReplyDeleteI have tried to continue running through the winter, but some days are just too cold! Keep up the good work running!
It's definitely a challenge- I will be so glad when the weather is consistently above 50*. That's all I ask!
DeleteHey, girl! Just wanted to reply to the comment you left on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI didn't run the St. Jude half. I actually just started running in December, so the Country Music half will be my first! I hope you get to do it too! :) I'm running my first 5K{move it memphis} on Feb. 25. I'm so excited for my first race ever!