Snow Bunny

I am a wuss.  I have two rules for running...
1.  I do not run in temps under 30˚.
2.  I do not run in snow.
Today I broke through to the other side, and did both.  I am now officially a snow bunny kind of runner.  I stared at the treadmill this morning, and just couldn't picture another 10 miles on that thing this week.  So bundled up I went to the Rock Island Trail for this week's long run.

Mile 1 - Wow, it's kinda cold out here.  28˚ at start.
Mile 2 - Look at me, running through the snow!
Mile 3 - It's really pretty out here.

Mile 4 - Okay, I'm getting the hang of this. Feeling good.
Mile 5 - Huh, I haven't seen one person out on the trail yet. Probably shouldn't be running out here alone.  Mental note to put a mace spray into my jacket pocket next time.
Mile 6 - O'crap!  Totally missed my turnaround at mile 5... guess we're going 12 today.
Mile 7 - I really stink at snot rockets.  Need to wash these gloves when I get back.
Mile 8 - Someone's doing laundry.  I like that smell.  Reminds me of spring for some reason.
Mile 9 - I am so hungry right now.  That Strawberry-Banana GU was good, but not enough for lunch.

Mile 10 - I'm suppose to be done right now, but glad I'm doing extra.  I have totally earned that steak dinner and wine tonight with the hubby.
Mile 11 - Wet socks and shoes make for really heavy feet.  I literally look down to make sure I'm not dragging anything.
Mile 12 - I feel every single step in my calves, knees, quads, glutes and even my core, but a techno pumpin' song won't let my legs quit until the iPhone chimes in "Congratulations, you're reached 12 miles, two miles past your goal."

I'm cold.  wet.  hungry.  But I just ran 12 miles through the snow... for FUN!  Yeah, I'm awesome!  

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