We were supposed to wake up to snow, but instead just rain.  It is snowing in parts of Philadelphia just north of us.  Decided to run anyway.  Temp is 37 and the rain is steady and cold.  Realized half mile out that I forgot my knee brace so I took it easy.  Total 3.21 miles in about 28 minutes.  When I got in the house my legs started steaming from moisture.  I imagined I could visually see the calories burning. I love running in rain, it makes breathing much easier fro me.  As long as I can change into dry clothes when I am done.  Sitting here at my desk wearing my dry wool socks with dog laying on my feet -- aaahh!

Linus - Stay safe!  Do you run on the base or TM?

Oshcat - It feels so great to run after being sick.  I imagine all the germs being sweated out with each step.

I've been lazy lately. It's been hard to make myself run. I managed to force myself last night and got in a little over 4 miles with an average pace of 9:15. It felt good once I started, but getting started was tough. I don't know what kind of rutt I'm in. I'm supposed to run with the running club tonight, but it's been drizzling today. I don't mind running in drizzle, I actually like it. Hell, I love running in a torrential downpour, especially when I have a lot on my mind, which I do....which may be why I'm feeling so low on energy. I love coming here and reading about your runs. I draw energy from each of you. Thank you for continuing to post. You all inspire me and keep me accountable.

Hope to get in at least 3 miles tonight, but if I'm feeling up for it, I'll go a little longer. *fingers crossed*  Happy running.

Melody, Melody, Melody:  I was AZ1414 B4 ........... I am such a wimp compared to your running in the snow at those temps!!  I don't know what it is about MN, with the snow and temps, darn it!! It's soooo cold, it gets through to your bones and I can't seem to warm up for hours after!!  However, in AZ, I have run when we had snow, cold temps, and it's at a higher altitude, I did fine.  So wierd!! I know it will take some time to adapt to the winter conditions here in northern MN but I think I have to stay for some decent amount of time to do that, haha!!

Anyway, I tried to run yesterday but the roads are quite icy and slick, and it was hard to breathe even with my balaclava and winter running gear from head to toe!!  Half a mile later, I went home !!  Beginning to feel depress now ............. so I can't wait to get back to AZ and my trail running in the mts. No snow yet in northern AZ but cold temps when the sun sets but I'll take it!!  My schedule should slow down a bit after Feb. and it will still be WINTER here in northern MN so I guess I should invest in a TM ................. now I'm really depress!!  haha!!

NHLA:  I'm 'running' vicariously through you ........... WOW, you amaze me ........(rather, I'm amazed at myself, hahaj!!).

OshCat:  I kinda felt a bit crappy over the weekend .......... and the dilemma of "should I run or not in the cold and snow" ........... I didn't although I tried yesterday, maybe it's a good thing.  Hate being sick and missing out on races I paid for .......... stay healthy!!

ChadH:  welcome and way to go!!

NRDgirl:  feeling your 'slump' ....... can relate to it totally right now ........ yet, so glad for the support of friends here!!

JustrunDan:  thanks for the kind comments, I hope to running 7 years from now!!

Linus:  stay safe and extend our gratitude to the troops.

jmsab23: For some odd reason/karma:  I seem to be at the right place/right time when emergency incidents happen, my husband was just commenting on that too.  But you would be surprised when the 'training' kicks in during those times, and oddly, you are the most calm one.  But hope it never happens ..........

Good to read the updates from everyone! 

May not run as much now but will be claiming those mileage next week!!

Stay healthy, and safe running!

BOOM, here comes the BOOM - Ready or Not...

Today was a crappy day out there. Snow, wet snow. 33 degrees, and my first run in the snow. I started off slower than usual. I have been going for a strong start and mediocre finishes - opposite of NHLA. My first mile was about 9:20 per. I didnt do anything different to my gear. Wicking long-sleeve, neon yellow wicking hoodie, and my lined running pants - oh and a cap and some DeFeet gloves. Want to make sure people see me when I fall on my ***! Anyhow, I decided if I wasnt going to be fast, I was going for endurance. Furthest run so far has been 8.69mi. Todays run ::drumroll:: 9.67mi ! - Yeah Baby! My avg speed was 10:24 per. My feet were cold first mile, and my knee was sore for first 2, then I just got kinda sluggish. But it worked out okay. My main goal was not to fall on my ***, and I succeeded. I decided to turn around when the track was blocked by a tree. (I confess, I stood there and looked to see if going under it was a good idea first).

Anyway- I got my 9.6 miles in, I still have a route that I could add an easy 2 miles to that run. Even if the tree stays there all winter.

OshCat - keep visualizing those cals steaming right off!

Chad- what is this W3D2 that you are doing? I just learned C25K jargon.

NRDgirl- hope that you got your 3 miler in tonight.

MelodyLee- how cold was it in the snow? I looked at my gear today and thought - I could be warm, or dry. I'll keep adding to my gear, but right now, its minimal.

NHLA- as always, thanks for keeping us looking towards the front of the pack for ways we can improve.

LinusCatch- thank you for serving your country. Stay safe. Good luck with the dust. I have trouble building up my running gear, and I have lived here all my life and just need to go to the store. Hope that your friends and family back home can get you some items to make your tour more tolerable. Running is great way to keep your mind clear, and therefore its essential over-there. Dont be afraid to ask for what you need. Sending a package this week for my brother-in-law. Really hope he gets it for Christmas.

Linus: Just saw your post. I was wondering where you'd been. Stay safe out there. I'll say a pray for you and our troops this evening. Safe travels.

Melody: Your 5 mile run sounds beautiful. I'd love to run in snow, as long as I could stay relatively warm. Typing that sounds kinda silly. lol I did manage to get my miles in this evening. Thanks for holding me accountable. :-)

AZ: You in a slump too? Let's get the hell out of here. It's no fun.

jmsab23: Thanks for the note. I managed to get in 4:13 tonight. It was great.

dilljeffrey: Your post had me laughing. I'm so glad you didn't fall on your a**. Congrats on hitting a milestone in your running. That's so awesome. Keep it up...with caution of course. Don't want you falling on your hiney. Thanks for the note. I got my miles in.

5.7 miles 43 min Full moon.  DD's school AB-Tech had a lock down this morn. She heard alarm go off when she was parking so she took off. A man had a gun on campus!  A student saw the gun and told security. They arrested him. No shots fired.

My last run was with 5 friends - we get an application for phone and try it. To make long story short - really good expirence, and lots of fun

We was trying streetquest - run is a game, and can easy call it fu*king good app. Lost of fun with painting streets and running away from monsters - in 2 h we do like 5 miles each, mabye not best - but fun like hell

6.2 miles 56 min champion hills. Hill after hill. Perfect weather.

Mel have fun running in the snow.