Running Gag - Week of 2/16-2/22

[Urlea]

Wow, active thread this week. Great job ladies!!

I am one of those that will miss winter once it is gone too. Although I am looking forward to being able to ride again. My bicycle is lonely. The outdoor pool is also a lot nicer. Perhaps if I lived in New Zealand I could have the best of all seasons at once?

Did my usual 5mile loop with the Thursday running group this morning. It was back to sub zero temps which meant packing on the layers again. Thankfully the wind was minimal. The only thing that got a little chilled was my face & that's because I was trying hard to keep up with the ladies in front of me and I feel my face warmer puts my oxygen intake at a disadvantage so I ended up wearing it around my neck not actually on my face.

I may have dipped below a 10min/mi which for me is pretty good! I can't be 100% sure of my time because there was a news crew there taping us for a segment this morning & we started a little late. My watch also freezes when it is this cold. So, I estimated high and that put me at 10 flat.

Eclectic As to the outdoor runner you saw last night, I can relate. You learn to shorten your gate when running on icy surfaces so that if one foot slips the next one is quickly planted to keep you upright. I've still had a few near wipes. It definitely sounds icier in your part of the state though.

Btw, you are doing an inspiring job with your training!


You ladies have me curious about the rolling pin idea. It sounds like it would work well. So far any soreness is dealt with by soaking in a tub with epsom salts & then using a massage ball (it's like the roller ball on a ball point pen, but much larger and without the pen part. ) that usually works, but having something that covers more surface area might be nice.

Sorry to those of whom are struggling with work & the economy. Hopefully running can be a good release of the stress for you as well. 5,000 people got laid off at my husband's work-place a few weeks ago & we are still unsure if that will come our way. It has definitely made me rethink my list of races. I will have to cut several out to save the cost of entry fees & travel. My Sweetie decided to spoil me with race registrations for my Valentine's Day gifts, how cool is that?