So Friday I did the unthinkable - I ran...in the snow. It actually wasn't all that bad either. I obviously wore a lot of clothes (I have now started wearing 2 pairs of socks in addition to all of my other layers) and I incorporated one of my new favorite running habits. I now run til my errands are done.
It all started a month or so ago when I desperately needed to go Christmas shopping, but hadn't ran in weeks. So on that fateful day I threw a credit card into my pocket and ran downtown to do some shopping. It was brilliant. Sure, I was a sweaty, over dressed mess and and I was panting and holding a reflective vest while I tried to pick out presents, but I felt so accomplished.
So Friday, before the photog arrived in Boston, I ran to Whole Foods for some ingredients for the fabulous dinner I was making (don't be fooled into thinking I'm domestic, this is only the second dinner I have made for him since we met - although I have ordered some pretty fab take out). And although I scared a few WF workers and probs digusted some of the other patrons, the run was great, and I was pretty impressed with myself for slipping my way around the city for 2 miles.
Then after taking a day off to "rest" I did my first "long" run today. A measly 6 miles that would have been great had I not drank myself silly last night, and binge ate my weight in greasy breakfast foods today. But regardless I am one week closer to my insanity-fueled 13.1 half marathon in the end of February. Today I kinda doubted why I even signed up for it due to the cold and my hatred of being in less than 68 degree weather, but I am proud of myself for not letting all of my alcohol-induced negativity steer me off track. It's just a matter of time before the weather turns around, my runs require less clothing, and all is right in the world.
For now I'm just gonna run with my frozen ipod and hum Ke$ha and Lady Gaga to keep me from giving up - that and my favorite motivator, the fear of "god" (and by "god" I mean the marathon miles that will be here in a few weeks).
What helps you get through these cold winter months? Any sources of inspiration to keep you going through all the cold and snow?
Leave a comment and let me know! I could use a tip or two
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the treadmill is what gets me running in any weather... I'm scared to run in the cold, the heat, the rain... I'm too lazy to even find a good outdoor route.
ReplyDeletei wish i had a real tip for you.
I try the treadmill I just can't get motivated, althought that may have something to do with my fear of treadmill-related death. Do you do anything to keep yourself focused on the treadmill - ie different speeds, inclines, etc? Maybe I just need to mix it up a little more. hmmm
ReplyDeleteI just run at zero incline at the speed I want. Music helps my runs a lot.
ReplyDeleteAlso, making them at all spiritual helps me get centered... I'm reading this book about spiritual running and I rly like the concept.
That said, my distances/times are very different from yours! So 2-3 miles on a treadmill may be way different from what you do!