My first run in my training was supposed to be 4 miles but I did 6 instead. You will notice this is a trend. I will try to stick to my training as much as possible, but many times I simply want to run more. My philosophy is, if you are enjoying it then why not do more. Many would argue I could get hurt or injured, and while this is a possibility, it is a possibility even if I don't run more. I don't recommend this for everyone, but my body has grown accustomed to this mentality and I haven't had an injury yet (knock on wood). Now time for some perspective on the run itself.
The temp outside was 17 degrees with a 10 mile per hour NW wind, so based on weather.com it actually felt like it was 4 degrees. I bundled up appropriately, mapped my route (mainly in town Fort Dodge), put on my headlamp (it was 8:45 when I started so it was dark). I was constantly jumping over and dodging ice patches, which will become a skill set throughout the winter. Nothing too exciting happened on the run itself. The bottom line is: it was cold, and the worst part, it's only going to get colder. I am up for the challenge and was excited to get back out on the roads after a four day absence due to some food poisoning over the weekend. Six miles seemed short, and easy, which is great to start training. It helps that I have been putting in a lot of miles up to this point.
I am more focused now than I ever have been. The winter months though brutal, long, and cold will be an adventure that I am looking forward to conquering. I have run in the winter before but never to this extent.
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