Wish I was still in warm, sunny Flordia
Instead I ran on the street after work on Friday. It was a dark 16 degrees. I could only muster 3 miles.
Today I set out on my long run. I headed for the Nisky bike trail. I got there and forgot that it had snowed and they didn’t shovel the path.
YakTrax to the rescue!!
It was sunny but only 18 degrees. I had all my layers on and felt pretty good.
I headed west toward Lock 7. As you can see, it was very deserted.
Mohawk River is frozen…
I wasn’t slipping or sliding but I felt like I was running very slow and it seemed to take more effort running in fresh snow. I turned around and headed back to my car to get some Gu and water. I had run (with some walking) about 4.5 miles.
I had planned on 7 miles so I headed in the other direction.
the scene of the crime
I wanted to go to where I fell & broke my ankle on Dec 29, 2011. It looked quite different. That day, there was no snow. I ran a little further and then turned around.
my friend said to pretend that it was white sand & that I was still in Florida
All in all, I ran 8 miles. Not bad for a COLD sunny Sunday.
Of course, I had to reward myself with a trip to Target (and a HOT Starbucks latte.)
YakTrax tracks
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Yay for you!! For running in a spot with bad memories AND running in the snow. Don’t know which one I admire you more for. Oh, and running in COLD weather for 8 miles. You rocked it!!
I live in AL and have never run in snow. I don’t even like to run outside when its below 70. 🙂
Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com
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I envy you…hate the cold!!
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It is definitely harder – like running in sand. When I come do Polar Cap next week I will be making a trip to Target. I can’t wait!
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See you soon!
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Worst part about vacation…coming home from vacation!
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Ain’t that the truth.
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How do you find the YakTrak? I’ve seen them at expos but haven’t tried them out – they look interesting.
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I bought them a few years ago and didn’t use them much. This year I have used them twice & really like them. They give you good traction & you don’t really notice them after awhile.
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