Where did we run off to?

Honestly, I don't know.

For some reason I lost all motivation to blog after the marathon. Perhaps it was a way to try to keep all my motivation for actually running, perhaps it was my shame for not running like I used to. Whatever it was, blogging didn't make it on my to-do list for a while, and running took the back seat as well.

But I have been running, kinda. Three miles here, four miles here, I even pulled out a seven miler a few weeks ago. I'm trying to get back on a schedule, but the early darkness, cooler weather and busy life have made things a little hard.

Mostly it's the weather. There is nothing I hate more than being cold. As I think I mentioned, all I could say during/after the marathon was how cold I was. I've even been considering moving to a warmer climate (mom, if you're reading this I don't mean that I plan to move back to AZ) just to escape the cold. So to combat the weather I have begun running in an absurd amount of clothes. Think "A Christmas Story" kid in the snowsuit and that's me. And it's not even all that cold yet. Yesterday it was 50 (any runners dream) and I was out in legging underneath yoga pants, a wife beater, a thermal, a short sleeve tee and a performance long sleeve. Not to mention the gloves and ear warmers. It's kinda ridiculous, but I seriously see no alternative. I like to LOVE my runs and I just don't see that happening if I'm event slightly chilly. So until I save up the money and courage to move cross country, I'll be wearing more, moving less and going through a lot of laundry detergent.

Any other suggestions to stay warm when it actually starts getting cold? I'm pretty nervous...I am on the verge of running in a knee length down jacket and snow pants!!

Comments and advice please!