Day #2 of 245 - Into the Snow

Okay, we didn't quite run in the snow, but it did snow earlier today so I think the title is appropriate. When we set out for our run, I added a warm hat to my running wardrobe since I knew it was colder than yesterday. That was confirmed as we could see our breath for the whole run. About halfway in, I was in no way warm and my arms (with a thin shirt covering them) felt as though pins were being stuck in them. I think I know a) what a tattoo feels like and b) what the beginning stage of hypothermia feels like. Perhaps a light jacket would have been a good idea. While that all sounds dramatic, I checked the temp when we got home and it was 25 degrees.

We did another 2.8 miles today (and took the dog for a quick walk after) and I'm feeling good about it. Tomorrow our schedule provides for a "Rest Day" and I sense my muscles will need it since they are a little tight now and not used to all this motion. We stopped into our local running store today and D. got fancy new shoes that are apparently going to make him a top athlete, so that will be nice. The guy that helped us (and there was only one guy and us in the store) was so nice. He gave us his personal email address and told us he'd help with anything including developing a plan that will get us ready for our run in September. That's one thing about runners, although elite runners exist (and I suspect this kid is one), they are not elitist. I think runners are excited when people want to take up this wacky sport that they love. People that want to run 26.2 miles are a rare breed and those that have already achieved that milestone seem to want to help everyone else get there. We probably visited with him for an hour and it was one of the best shopping experiences I've had in a long while. (Which is ironic since I didn't buy a darn thing.) Here's to the hope that I will be able to get out of this chair eventually since my hamstrings seem a little "tense."