Weather Report--Balmy for the Run

At the beginning of October, I started running with a local group. Going into it, I wasn't sure  if I would be a part of the Walk/Run Group or the Running, But Very Slowly Group, but after running a mile the first night without dying, I claimed a spot in the R,BVS group (They don't actually call us that, but we all know that's what we are.)

We've been training for the Gingerbread Pursuit four mile race which will take place this Saturday.  Justin and I ran four miles on Thanksgiving morning at the Galloping Gobbler, so I know I can do this one.

Are everyone else's kids way cooler than they are without even trying?  Maybe if I practice a blank teenager stare and raise an eyebrow sardonically?

The problem with training this time of year is that it's cold outside. I've learned when I need to layer pants, how long I have to run to feel warm, and at what point my face won't feel warm no matter how long I run. All helpful things to know.

Here's the weather report for this week...

I had to look up what Sunday and Monday's weather symbols meant--mass flooding? It's fog.

I saw this and was happy. Saturday will be positively balmy! A high of above freezing for the day may mean high twenties in the morning, which would mean that though I need a double bottom layer, my face won't be frozen during the run. Or it may still be 18 when we run at 8:30, which will be, um, painfully cold and may call for a third bottom layer.

The snow shouldn't pose a problem since the my path will be cleared by all the speedy runners ahead of me. 

So I can now add running to my very short list of things that I'm willing to do when it's in the twenties outside--get the mail, walk from my car to the store, shovel snow, and um.. that's about it. I'll slowly make peace with midwestern winters, one activity at a time.