Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Adjusting to the Temperature

I run all summer in the heat.  In the fall when the temperature starts to fall, I have to adjust to the cooler temperatures.  The first time in the season when it is 50 degrees, I have to convince myself I will not be cold.  Then I run and remember how nice 50 is.  Then when it gets down to 40 I have to have another discussion with myself to get me out the door.  Then I recall how nice 40 is for running.  I go through the same thing at 30 degrees then 20 degrees.  Winter is wonderful running if you are dressed right.  I still have a mental block against single digit temperatures but Kathy is my inspiration to get out there no matter what.  She is not intimidated by the cold.

Today I had a lovely 5.1 mile hill run in 44 degree temperature.  At this point of the winter I see 44 degrees and think how warm it is.

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