Not a wimp

Yes, I know I haven't been posting, but cold weather and traveling has kept me from my normal routine. I was looking forward to running tomorrow morning, but the forecast said real feel of -21. Still too cold. Keeping my fingers crossed for Friday.

I am chalking it up to a good rest week before training for my half begins. I am beginning to feel lonely though, sounds like everyone is doing the full, except Mike and I. And I am expecting him to break the news that he is crossing over to the dark side also! I need to get in sync with everyone's marathons!

Shoe Salesman

Yes, this running related.

Jim and I were in Madison today and made a stop at a New Balance store so Jim could get a new pair of running shoes. He was fairly good about the "certified fit specialist" that assisted him until when he was handing back Jim's credit card he asked "How long is that marathon you are running?". Jim responded with "What?" because he was so astounded that the guy asked the question in the first place. So, needless to say Jim's confidence in the guys knowledge about a runner's needs plummeted after he had paid for the shoes!

Dreadmill

6 miles in 55:55. I did it. It was very tempting not too, but I did. I found it much more enjoyable when I put the incline down to zero half way through! According to the LAX weather, it feels like -25 right now. I good day to stay inside and make chili and chicken dumpling soup!

2 degrees and -13 windchill

But we still ran! But I am NOT running tomorrow. If Ironman Larry says he it is too cold for him to run then I think I have a good excuse not to also! Maybe I should look at is as a rest before my half marathon training starts!