Saturday, February 26, 2011

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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9 comments:

  1. That is an AWESOME RUN!! 2 miles past goal ,too!!! Fantastic!

    Enjoy that dinner tonight

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  2. That a girl Jess. Way to over come running outside in the snow and below 30. The pictures you took are so pretty.

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  3. your awesome, outside isn't so bad huh

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  4. YOu.ARE.awesome!
    When it snowed here I only made it 2.74 miles. Talk about being a wuss. But let it be known that I was also coming down with a lovely case of bronchitis. Oops.
    #7... I say that every long run! lol
    Good job today!

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  5. That is awesome! Congrats on the 12 miles. I hate running in the cold also.

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  6. Ok, you totally inspired me! What a great run - beautiful scenery! I learned a tip this winter from Anne @ Asthma & the Gift of Running: When you run in snow, put plastic bags on your feet (over socks, inside shoes) to stay dry. I have yet to try it, maybe this week? We have snow predicted for the second week in a row. Crazy for Seattle!

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  7. Yeah Jess!!! What a pretty trail--and you went 2 miles over your goal--awesome!!!!

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