So Ready for Spring!!

Today on the training schedule: This weeks long run of 9 miles

Temp about an hour after I woke up: 4... Yes, that's Farenheit... No, I did not forget to add another number behind that 4... Yes, I had my contacts in and didn't read the forcast wrong...

First of all, I am not a native Minnesotan. While I've lived here now for 13 winters (although 4 of those were mostly spent in central Ohio during my college days), I still cringe at the thought of leaving the house anytime the temp dips below freezing. I think people that wear shorts in January are absolutely insane (unless we have a freak 70 degree day, but pretty sure Hell will freeze over first). If hibernating all winter were an option, I'd email my boss and tell him not to expect me back to work until the first 50 degree day. You will not see me jumping into an icy lake in January anytime soon.

This winter has been a pain in the butt when it comes to the cold. I've found myself trapped on a treadmill way more times than I would have liked this winter. It's gotten to that point where sucking it up and facing the bitter cold is the lesser of 2 evils when compared to trudging along on the treadmill for yet another run. I need sunshine, even if it is on only 2 inches of exposed skin.

Luckily, the sun is out and warmed it up a few degrees from earlier this morning, but I'll still be dreaming of that first 40 degree day that I will celebrate with nice long run.