OK, I ran in the c-c-cold outdoors after work yesterday. I ran a mile; did it in 11:42:23 *sigh*. Here's what I learned:
1. Your nose may run continually.
2. Wear a cap on head next time (if there IS a next time--kiddin').
3. Wear gloves--your hands WILL get cold.
4. Your ears may ache--another reason to wear a cap or headband.
5. It's good to warm up prior to--I didn't have that annoying hip cramp that I had when we ran in Belhaven--which I've NEVER had before even when I was a regular runner.
Perhaps I'm overdoing it a wee bit, but I like to run a mile in addition to cross training, just to improve my time. Now, it's time to make a trip to Fleet Feet (don't yell at me). I have 2 pairs of running shoes I alternate and it's time to retire one pair. The other ones still have a little life in 'em and I don't have shin splints--yet. Plus, I'm going to need warmer clothes to run in.
My husband always asks me about my time when I run and he's telling me I need to do an 8 minute mile. So now, he's offered to run alongside me to help improve my time. This guy hasn't run in YEARS! When we used to run together, he could outrun me. So, now I have a coach.
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you go girl! I'm too chicken to get out in the cold. brrr. I XT inside, and I'm doing my walk tonight inside. Saving my energy (and warmth) for Sat. morning.
ohhh 8 min mile, thats fast,,,
do you think we need to run that fast to do the marathon?
Tell your couch potato hubby to shut up about the 8 minute miles. That's a 3:30 marathon and I would love to see him do that!
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