I ran 16.5 miles this morning. My bottle of Gatorade froze up after 6 miles.
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| Gatorade popsicle! |
It was 7 F when I started and around 14 F when I finished. A little frosty out there this morning. About 13 miles into my run, I was passed by a young couple on the trail. We exchanged pleasantries, and then the girl stared at me with a shocked look on her face.
"Oh my, you've been out here a while!" She was seeing my frosted-over hat, frozen eyelashes, and the ice on my goatee. We shared a laugh, and I told her indeed I had. She said, "Well, at least the sun is out!"
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| Post-run frost |
Still, it was cold. Perhaps we will have better luck with "astronomical spring?"
4 comments:
Must have been the day to run 16 miles! I hit the snowmobile trails for my run, and due to the low overnight temps they were perfect for running.
0 F when I got up this morning, so was glad I had delayed the run to mid-morning. By then it had already warmed into the teens and I discovered quite quickly during the run that I was overdressed!
Abundant sunshine made for even more warmth in the sheltered spots and mud was trod through on the exposed slopes.
Seen on the run: 4 deer (at least 3 times); pileated woodpecker plus more evidence of their presence in the woods; and some strange tracks through the trees and down the frozen creek bed near Spirit Mountain Ski Hill.
Every time I see your frosted over pictures, I can't even imagine. It's already heating up here - 80 degrees the next 4 days. Sorry we can't send some of our heat your way!
I saw my pair of bluebirds two or three weeks ago, so it looks like they successfully overwintered... but I haven't seen them for long enough that I'm a little worried. Bluebirds = spring.
Wild Knits, nice sightings!
Addy, things are slowly warming here. Our snow is melting rapidly, so warmer days are ahead!
Steve, I hope your bluebirds made it! I am looking forward to seeing them. There are several that nest in my neighborhood.
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