While my hubby is enjoying this view from his hotel, we have been getting continuous snowfall for the past 24 hours. I slept in a little this morning after a night out with some friends and when I finally opened the front door, I didn't think I was going to make it to meet my group in time for our long run. There was a snow drift almost waist-high in the driveway and it was still snowing. I had to floor it to get my car out of the garage and through the snow (thank you, snow tires), but miraculously arrived on time.
I was surprised that almost everyone showed up. We set out and braved unplowed roads and snow pounding our faces. Every step took immense effort and my muscles were exhausted just trying to continue the forward motion.
Thankfully, the temperature was pleasant at around -5C (23F) so the run wasn't completely miserable. For the time time in weeks, my water didn't freeze!
After slipping and sliding around in the snow for almost two hours (I really need to try some YakTrax), I have muscles aching that I didn't know existed.
Despite all the complaining, it was a pretty enjoyable run. I may not have said this a few hours ago, but I'm glad I went.
17.42K (10.82 miles)
1:54:35
6:35/KM pace
Unfortunately, I came home and had to contend with the driveway shoveling. Where's my husband when I need him?!
27 comments:
Definately not fair, but in return, you got a *great* workout today. It wasn't just 10.8 miles, they had a difficulty bonus built in that will make you STRONGER!
I have YakTrax. They rule.
oh that is really not fair! nice job on the snow run though!! i would have been too wimpy and stayed in bed! :)
i shoveled then ran LOL. it was a slippery run out there, good job though! I was also wondering this morning how much YakTrax would have helped. Time to maybe stop thinking about it and getting them. Wow, his view is amazing. Glad he made it there safely, but ya, not fair at all. Have a great week! :)
How could he send you that pic?! Like rubbing salt in the wound!
Great job on the run - good resistance training.
Sounds like your husband is just rubbing it in that he is in nice weather! Great job on the run though - I really don't enjoy running in snow, especially for those long distances!
Not fair at all! You definitely need Yak Trax - I've had them on my shoes pretty much continuously since the beginning of December. Glad you made it through the snow for a great run.
OMG Marlene! I don't even know how you can do it without them!
Ha, I would be sending photos on a regular basis, with the 'wish u were here' attached.....
I'm impressed! I found my three miler to be very tough even with the Yaktrax.
I think you can cross off cross-training for today after the snow removal.
You know for all the cold weather we get in Philly, I'm so glad we don't get a ton of snow. Light dustings are just fine. Running in cold is one thing. Running in slippery snow is a whole new ball game.
Get your Yaks.
huh... I hate your hubby LOL
Snow is gross.......... good job in the 11 miler!! You rock =)
That's totally not fair, he has some serious making up to do when he returns from tropical paradise!!
Good job with your run too!
definitely not fair.... awesome job on your run!!!
Aw, so not fair. But that sounds like a really fun run. Good job for heading out in that.
great job. I did about the same thing today (17.2km) along part of the route the Chilly goes through...let's hope they plow and salt if it is anything like it was yesterday.
Oh, he's gonna owe you big time!
Definitely not fair! He needs to take you on a nice, exotic, tropical vacation. Good work getting out in that miserable weather! They say that which does not kill you only makes you stronger.
Maybe he could bring the heat home with him? Hmmm?
Great run:)
Welcome to my world!!
and I totally agree with Vickie, he should take you somewhere warm!
You've got some serious guts to be running around in that!
Great running :)
Cant believe im saying this, but 23F is awesome runnign weather, I used to hate it! Good job!
So unfair. The other side of the world looks pretty appealing right now. Nice job, you are one determined runner.
way to brave those roads. I would have stayed in bed.
Totally not fair at all! Where is he anyway?!??! And why didn't you go with him??
I think you got the raw end of that deal with the view your husband has. Awesome run though in those conditions.
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