Brrrr

I officially became acquainted with the cold this morning. It feels like I haven't run in eons and I finally sucked it up, rolled out of bed and into my new running shoes... in 35 degree weather. It's easy to come up with excuses not to run, and for the last couple of [gulp] months, mine has been a combination of an insane work schedule and that thing going around the office.

As unfortunate as this morning's weather was for runners in Houston, we don't have a lot of room to complain. Unlike many of my runner friends back home, it didn't involve precipitation, even colder temps, or both. However, it did involve tissues. LOTS of tissues. It turns out that my Chilean glittens (gloves + mittens) are perfect for such occasions! These things are just so useful.

My first 13 miles of 2013 will be this Saturday, and unfortunately this morning's run was the first I've done in quite some time. 4 miles in about 43 minutes. I'm hoping to squeeze in another 6 tomorrow and then a brief break before the first 13. Wish me luck!

I've even given up on putting contacts in to run.
Thanks to Tori for the warm ears!