First off, let me just say that this is my favorite time of year to run. The cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, the perfectly clear blue skies - I just LOVE it. That being said, I will still complain when the temperature dips below a certain point. This morning was the first taste of winter coldness and I did not like it. It was cold, like 38F/3C cold. Like "I can see my breathe in front of my face" cold. I am not ready for it to be this cold. Thankfully we have some summer-like weather for the next week. Hopefully I wont be seeing any more 30 degree weather for some time.
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| Two iPhone apps, Two different temperatures...hmmm? |
I bundled up for my run - gloves, headband, sweatshirt. But I refused to wear long spandex - I stuck with my capris. I am holding out for November on the long spandex - we will see how far I really get! Besides being cold this morning, it was dark at 5am. It has been dark in the mornings for a while, but once again I refused to bust out my headlamp. I always wear my reflective vest when its dark but the headlamp to me just signifies cold weather and winter.
So here are a few essentials for a cold and dark morning run:
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| Headlamp! |
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| Gloves + Garmin |
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| Spandex capris! |
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| Reflective vest and little flashing red light. |
It was a good run this morning - beautifully clear sky with all the stars. Since I have a 5k saturday morning I took it a bit easy -> warm up + 12 min tempo + recovery +4x50m strides + cooldown = a good Thursday run!
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| Post run |
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| Ready for work - how about that scarf? Its an infinity scarf that I bought last spring - finally getting the chance to wear it - Brian makes fun of me in it, he says it looks funny! |
On another note - I officially changed my name at the social security office today! This is just the first step of so many but at least it is a start. And it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be! I would have changed it yesterday BUT I forgot the marriage certificate at home. Opps!
And another note - I have been feeling really out of whack lately - my muscles feel tight and I have had stomach/digestive pains more often than not in the past three weeks. It really hasn't affected my running, but I wonder if my body is finally coming down from all the commotion and excitement of the wedding. Maybe I am just finally not stressed out any more. Who knows.
Happy Thursday and Happy Running!
8 comments:
I like the chillier weather but I HATE the dark this time of year.
I admit I still don't own a headlamp but I do run on sidewalks that are well-lit in the dark mornings.
Stay warm and be careful in the dark!! FWIW, I love your scarf.
Congrats on changing your name! I'll have to check it out on FB. :)
Definitely had to bundle up this morning. I like the cold weather, but it sure is hard to get out the door.
And I like the scarf!!!
I like the scarf! My husband wouldn't get it either. I love fall running too. My favorite weather is between 40 and 50 degrees.
Brr! Actually I like the cold...can't wait!
That was me last week. I've still got the headlamp and reflective vest going on, but it's warm enough to ditch the capris (for a few more days).
I've noticed it being darker longer in the mornings too. You are such a rockstar for getting out there at 5am! And congrats on the name change. I have done my SS card and my licence, but so many other little things that need changing. It takes time indeed.
I tell ya - move to Southern California. It's only 85 today...
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