Only 28 more days left of Winter. The first half of this Winter was actually pretty mild compared to the last few years. At least it was to me. This past month has been something else. We’re expecting even colder temps over the next couple days and then a “warm” 41 degree Sunday with rain. I’m hoping that rain will clear up the roads a bit more so I can run.

I did get out for a run yesterday. 33 minutes in the dark. It wasn’t too cold but the air was damp. The damp always makes me feel congested during and after the run. I’m glad I invested in a balaclava so I can get out there and run. Anyway, route above/below.

It was a freezing 14 degrees out today but with another storm expected this weekend I just had to get a run in. The idea of not running for another week does not sit well with me. My last run was almost two weeks ago right before the second storm. Another storm hit right after that and pretty much made the roads unsuitable for running. Nevermind the sidewalks. No one shovels them here.

The roads still aren’t completely clear but by running a bit slower with a shorter gait I was able to run over much of the ice and snow. 50 minutes for almost a 15 minute mile pace. A slow run is better than no run in my book.

The storm is supposed to hit us late tomorrow afternoon. I’m going to try to get one more run in if I can.