I would have thought it a bit warmer than that, but ended up dressing just about right, or maybe slightly on the warm side. There was just a skiff of snow on the ground, not even 1 cm. Very little wind.
I had a nice run, going one hour, covering 8.85 K. Started really easy, took about 15 minutes to warm up, ran 2 parts quite a bit quicker, really working on turnover and trying to stretch out my stride a bit. Ran the last bit easy to cool down a little. It was a super nice night for a run, just as the sun was setting.
Cool down is tricky at these temperatures. This isn't particularly cold, but when you're wet and it's dry out, it's easy to get a chill. Stretched afterward, and did the feet in the air thing for quite a while.
Linda had made a wonderful lamb stew, with yams in it. (Control yourself Julie!) That and a glass of wine, followed by some cookies were a great post run meal.
This was the first cool/brisk run of the winter, and I hope it's the first of many more. Oh, and I almost forgot. Here's the obligatory tusk picture. I've had better.
Nice tusk! The closest I could get on my run was some frozen eyelashes...all 3 of them per eye coz that's probably all I have - LOL!! A post is in the works.
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ReplyDeleteNever had frozen eyelashes, that would be interesting. Maybe my glasses keep just enough heat in.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what tusk was. not your most attractive photo you big silly.
ReplyDeleteUsually after running in the cold I have a big pair of walrus tusks of ice hanging off the 'mo. There was actually a huge chunk of ice, but it was sort of buried in the depths, not hanging down.
ReplyDeletehaha! I took a picture of Harley's tusks today!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteThe icy tusks are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the tusk shots! I can't believe it's that cold there already. Have you ever tried Gluwein? It's hot, spiced, german wine. Buy some immediately. It's a winter essential.
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