January Running: starting the New Year on the right (and left) foot

[Catrin]

Sounds like a great start, both of you!

[TrekDianna]

I decided that as a resolution, I would challenge myself to at least one mile per day for the month of January. So far so good

[katluvr]

So "winter" hit FL. It was in the 40's for my run this AM. I don't dress for running in those temps much so was not sure what to wear. I went out to test the weather in just capris and a long sleeve top. Felt a bit to chilly so added another layer on top. Well that top layer didn't last til mile 2! I did 6 miles, a bit of a stretch on mileage since I have not been running for a few weeks. But I did it! I have a 10 K and 5 K on the 18th, so I felt I better get the distance in. I big kudos to all you that run in the cold temps (much colder than this) all the time! And for those of you that bike in this temperature. My friends are bailing on me for biking tomorrow AM since it will be 40s and windy again!

K

[skhill]

My first run of the new year was on the 2nd, on the treadmill. Too cold. Today I was planning on going back to the treadmill, but I decided it'd be too cold for even that. 5F, can you believe it? The roads looked slick so I went back to a warm bed instead.

And it's supposed to be even colder next Monday and Tuesday mornings. Brrrr So I'm definitely running tomorrow, even if it's a Saturday on the treadmill.

[katluvr]

skhill,
So my chilly 40-50's would be quite nice for you, huh? I really don't know how anyone runs or even lives with that cold!

K

[skhill]

Katluvr, and this is Kentucky! It's not supposed to be this cold! Oh how nice to be out and about in 40F...

I made it to the treadmill at the gym. Chugged away for 5 miles. When I was there on Thursday morning it was unusually full; this morning it was deserted. Kinda nice. It's warmed up, btw, it was 19F when I got home.

[jusdooit]

Got in my first run of the new year today. About 4.5 miles. Have my first half marathon next Saturday, and I am completely undertrained for it. Hoping the adrenaline will carry me through.