This morning I decided that if i’m truly going to train for the marathon and succeed, I need to run outside more often. I usually stick to the treadmill because it’s more convenient. Why I decided that today, when it was 17 degrees out and windy, was the best day to start, I have no clue. But, I had a mantra going the whole time saying “I can, I can, I can” and received great motivation from Dori who also ran 7 miles outside in the NYC cold today. After tweeting that I was going to do it, I bundled up and got started. I allowed myself 3 1 minute walkbreaks after 15 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes of running. I’ll leave you with pictures that I captured along the route. Inspired by other bloggers, I thought taking my camera would make the trip a bit more fun. It did! Enjoy the pictures and excuse my post run nastiness. Needless to say, lined Nike leggings, a lulu tank, Under Armor long sleeve compression top, and a North Face windproof fleece, along with TWO hats kept me plenty warm! 🙂
Do you see the VW Bug hanging from the building? There is so much construction going on that it was like a maze!
This is near the Astoria area!
Hot, sweaty, and DONE!
