Weather: It’s all About Perspective

For my run this morning it was partly sunny and 41 degrees!!!!! Just this morning my kids were complaining a bit about the snow melting and they’ve only been sledding 2-3 times and skiing once. I felt their disappointment yet so appreciated the weather Mother Nature has given me to meet my goal of running outdoors for 12 months this year.

So, as I walked out the door with no winter hat, neck warmer, gloves or coat I took a deep breath of fresh air and smiled out pure joy for the warmth. Now, there may be many runners who have left the hat, gloves, neck warmer and coat behind when they’ve run thus far this winter, but not me. Although I have learned to appreciate all four seasons I hate being cold and it happens to me a lot.

I am known within my family for being cold. I can recall getting an electric blanket for Christmas one year and a pair of battery-operated warming socks another. Both of which I no longer have in my possession, but when I curl up, on, or under my heating pad at night it generally isn’t because of aches and pains, although occasionally it is.

Why I just ran 4 miles in a light steady rain.

1. I live in Wisconsin and the temperature was 41 degrees when I started running and 42 when I finished.

2. The ice melted.

3. My legs are healthy.

4. I watched the Biggest Loser finale last night.

5. I didn’t do it yesterday.

6. I want tomorrow to be a day off from running.

7. I was frustrated during the “get the kids to school” portion of morning.

8. When I was finished I knew I’d feel stronger after running in the rain.

9. I see other people do it, so why not me?

10. If I plan to meet my goal of running all year a light, steady rain is the least of my weather concerns.