Hello from a very endorphin-wasted runner who is thrilled to have just finished her first snowy run of 2016!
After a relaxing afternoon, curled up on the couch reading, I finally laced up my shoes for a run. Unlike many runners, seeing that snowflakes were falling outside actually motivated me to get moving. There is nothing I love more than watching small snowflakes accumulate on my gloves or gear as I run outside. I know, I’m a crazy person for enjoying the cold but I blame it on 22 years of heat and humidity. After dealing with Savannah summers, you welcome four seasons and cold weather.
Since I’d already done speed and hill work this week at both Mile High and during my NYRR group run, today’s run was meant to be my long run. Since the temperature was 33 degrees I opted for fleece leggings, windproof running gloves, my new Nike Pro Limitless training hoodie, Lululemon ear warmer, and Brooks vest (on super sale right now).
I arrived at Prospect Park with no goals. I wanted to enjoy the run, zone out, enjoy the people watching, and catch snow flakes falling from the sky. Who knew I’d actually run into six horses, which looked like Clydsedales, during my run!
I’m not sure if it was the power, tempo and beat of the SoulCycle x Target Spotify playlist which I listened to my run or the frigid weather, but this run was five miles of perfection.
While I still have eight more long runs in between me and my goal half marathon, the NYC Half, today’s negative splits (9:01, 8:53, 8:41, 8:33, 7:54) left me excited to see what is possible. I guess these legs like weather that is cold and blustery enough to chill the soul. That final mile was motivated by the fact that I knew I had a hot bath and cup of tea waiting at home.
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Your turn: Do you prefer cold weather or warm weather running? What’s your favorite piece of winter running gear right now?
