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January 23, 2005
"Dedicated Runner"
Yes, more than one person told me that is what I am. This morning brought no more snow, but lots of blowing/gusting winds. The wind coupled with bitter cold temperatures resulted in some pretty nasty conditions. The snow was blowing all over the place. I believe that we were pretty lucky because we got the dry, powdery snow instead of the wet heavy snow. When the snow got on me it didn't feel as wet and cold as it could have. All the folks who were out shoveling/plowing/snow-blowing looked at me like I was absolutely nuts. A guy who our family knows quite well told me that I am certifiably nuts when he saw me run past his house this morning.
Due to the weather conditions this morning, I was not sure what I was going to do today. See, the Eagles play in their fourth consecutive NFC Championship game this afternoon, so I can't miss it. They've gotten to win it sometime, it's been 24 years! The Falcons are a dome team AND there is a ton of snow at the Linc. They've been clearing it out all day yesterday and today so the fans can't throw snowballs. Anyhow, I wasn't sure if the gym would be open (it is, 12-6) and the idea of running on the treadmill was not too appealing. It also is not a good idea, as I have a tendency to play "treadmill games", i.e., see how fast I can run on the darned thing. Not the best idea for what is supposed to be a really easy day.
I finally decided that I would do my very short course, a total of four miles. When I got to the turnaround point, I decided that I was out and might as well continue on. The footing was pretty terrible and it was really windy. I may have run an eight minute mile at some point, but it is pretty doubtful. I did my abbreviated 7 mile course, it comes to about 6.8, but it felt harder than that. Running in snow takes so much out of me, it felt more like a 16 miler by the end. The only time that the wind was really at my back was on some of the worst footing; I could just see the wind picking me up, flipping me over, and me landing on my head.
I may have fixed the problem that I was having with my toe. I relaced my shoes so that the laces do not go through the top holes. This took the pressure off of the spot that starts the numbness. It seemed to work, but as Becky stated, the cold makes the injuries seem to go away. The cold is one of the reasons that I don't take ice baths in the winter, the run is like one big ice bath!
Keep your fingers crossed for a snow day tomorrow. All of the major snowstorms seem to come on weekends. The least we can get for a foot of snow is a day off from school. I honestly can't see them being able to get the buses out of the bus yard. Downtown is probably a mess on the narrow streets. A day off would make me one very happy little dedicated runner!
It's almost time for kick-off. GO EAGLES!!!!!
Posted by Blondie at January 23, 2005 02:39 PM
Comments
I'm going to have to say that those of us who work in jobs that don't have "snow days" are pretty glad the major snow has been coming on the weekends! :) Alas, I think I'm just a bit bitter because my husband is now doing his student teaching and always wishing for snow days. That doesn't sit well with me as I have to get up and go to work regardless. :) He always tells me "well you could have been a teacher too!" :) Anyway, glad you got out for your run today!
Posted by: Beth at January 23, 2005 02:59 PM
I am amazed how slow I go when it's snowy, the footing does make runs feel about twice as long as they are. Good luck with the snow day situation!
Posted by: Barb at January 24, 2005 10:38 AM