As I near my 1 year anniversary of running, the temperatures are starting to drop. I dreamed fondly of this while I trained throughout the hottest summer in history. I would now like to retract these stupid dreams in favor of running in the heat again.
This morning I ran at about 8:15, a little later than usual since I stayed up late watching game 7 of the World Series. I'm one week away from the DRC Half Marathon, so this run was a shorter on, at only 8 miles. The temperature outside was a cold 44 degrees. So cold, that there was frost on the roofs of the houses in my neighborhood.
Dressed in running tights and a long sleeve shirt, I was ill equipped to handle the cold. I needed another shirt and gloves. I have forgotten how to dress for the cold! The trail that I run on is well shaded and is around a creek. This provides for cooler temps and relief from the oppressive summer sun. This provides for even colder temps when it is already chilly.
I guess it is time to dig my winter running garb out of the closet and get ready for a cold race next Sunday!
I already miss the days of putting on a pair of shorts and a tank top and going on my way!
Miles logged: 8
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