Saturday, January 30, 2010

My limit

I knew going into this half marathon training, that many of my runs would take place in the cold. I was ok with that...my mom taught me all about wearing layers. However, I discovered today that there is a lower limit for my training runs...it must be at least above freezing. This is TOO cold to be jogging outside:



I didn't make my goal of 5 miles today (I wimped out [yes, I'm a wimp!] and turned back early), but fortunately I still have tomorrow, when it's going to be a balmy 48 degrees. Funny how that sounds so warm to me now!!

Anyways, I'm one month down and things are going well. My feet and legs and knees are enjoying the workouts 4 days a week, and my brain is enjoying the mental breaks. I like the fresh air and the challenge so far. Jeff continues to be a great cheerleader and motivator. I will be hitting new personal distance records soon, so hopefully I'll be able to say all this again in another month!
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3 comments:

  1. jessica v.January 31, 2010 at 9:10 AM

    Good job! You're doing great. I think that below freezing is too cold to run - I remember jogging in New York at Thanksgiving that one time, in the snow, and the couple of times of stupidly doing it when I lived in Pennsylvania and it wasn't very nice.

    Maybe you can do a wee run on the Wii fit, just to do something...

    Keep up the good work!

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  2. JulietJanuary 31, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Recognizing limits is very Zen, or some other Eastern religion. Running in weather too cold when you aren't used to it has to be a poorer choice than putting it off one day! Good job!

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  3. PaFebruary 4, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    Rationalize!

    "Realizing my body's limit to cold tolerance is part of the self-discipline of a great half-marathoner."

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