trudge, trudge, trudge

Not an ideal day to run 2 hours given the 2 inches of freshly fallen snow. I prefer sub zero temperatures over 2 inches of snow. Oh well, such is life in Wisconsin.

I recently read that Green Bay has hit the big time. It has decided that instead of giving t-shirts to first time marathoners, it will provide the latest and most technologically advanced apparel. I was able to get a picture of it before it was released to the media! Don't worry - I am sure the model doesn't do it justice. Tom and Mike will make it shine!

Ode to the Cousins

After Jill and I ran in -9 temperatures, it made me realize how much the Cousins deserve a little something special in the blog this morning after running in -17 (or more) yesterday. So, my Ode to the Cousins:

Ode to the Cousins

Oh! On that frozen morn

Two cousins did clothes adorn.

For ahead of them they did see

5.5 miles of sheer stupidity.

The weatherman said 40 below!

The cousins said "We still will go!"

In Wisconsin it is never to cold

for these two cousins oh so bold!

So out they ran side by side

With only their frozen breath as their guide.

Cars passed with drivers gawking in wonder

As in to the cold these two did blunder.

As they returned to their abode

They said "Oh what a story to be told!"

The two knew this story would cajole!

Agreed it was - A better tale than the Ice Bowl!

So hats of to Christy and Mike

who showed us their running might!

The rest of us were snug in beds

Thinking "My! What boneheads!"

-9

Yes - a bit chilly AGAIN today! Luckily no wind.

We are hoping it will warm up a bit - soon!. Mike is threatening to take drastic measures. He said if it doesn't get above zero soon he will come dressed as one the Green Bay Packer Bikini Girls. THAT should convince Mother Nature that the cold weather is making us go a bit crazy. Don't worry - the rest of us won't be taken in by Mike's madness.

Notice all the smiles on the faces of the MEN around these girls. Then take a look at the woman's expression in the upper right hand corner. I have to say - I agree with her!

He Who Shall Not Be Named

The cousins and I enjoyed a nice snowy run today. It would be interesting to see who lives on Habhegger street - there must be SOME reason why that street never gets plowed!

We also saw 'He Who Shall Not Be Named'. He didn't run with us, so he doesn't get his name in the blog! Apparently his Ipod his friend enough for him on cold, snowy days. It will be interesting if his Ifriend is still so great when he is slogging through 26.2 miles! Plus technically his 'friend' is banned at USATF races. What kind of 'friend' is banned from races! Luckily for He Who Shall Not Be Named, GB doesn't enforce the rule.

School is on time... so better get going!