6 inches of the beautiful white stuff!
This was taken around 7:30 am and more snow fell through the day.
We took the kids out to play, built a snowman (thanks hubby) and did some sledding.
Obviously way more fun than going to work and sitting in a stuffy office all day, right!?
And boy did I enjoy myself!! I can't wait to do it again....tomorrow (hopefully!!!).
Anyway, last night hubby and I were talking about how IF it did snow like the weather folks predicted we would possibly both find time today to get out and run...maybe.
It was just a thought. I mean I'm crazy and all but really didn't think it would be something I would actually do.
However, my gym was closed today (I think, I didn't even call to check) and while the sledding and trudging through the snow to play with the kids was fun and probably did burn a calorie or two I knew it wasn't enough of a workout.
So, after we played hubby came in to change. He WAS actually going out to run. Yak tracks attached, cold weather running gear on and the iPhone ready to go.
Crapola...he was serious!
So, this meant *I* should get dressed and prove that I am also a trooper.
And I did.
Please ignore the fact that
1. my shorts are all up in my crack
2. my calves look ginormously huge because of the thick UA socks I had on up to my knees under my tights
and
3. I don't have a teeny tiny backside at all!!
BUT do notice that...
1. there is tons of snow on the ground
2. I AM RUNNING!!!
I took a couple of pics with my phone while I was out running. I actually had to stop twice to adjust the Yak Track on my right foot, so I snapped a pic each time. I cannot for the life of me get my computer to recognize the pics though. Bummer.
Anyway....
today's running stats (according to Garmin)
Miles: 2.17
time: 24:01
pace: 11:04
Not too shabby considering the change of conditions for me. This was a first ever for me. And now that I have had time to sit and relax I realize now that running in snow is hard work. My upper legs are killing me! I am really glad I made the decision to NOT use the weather as an excuse to stay inside and skip running. Even though it was a short run (and I need major miles to meet my 1000 mile goal for this year) it's still another run done with
NO EXCUSES!!!
Now, I'm snuggled warm in my pj's, under my blanket getting ready to sip another cup of coffee. Enjoy your night!
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