Wide-angle Wednesday!
Just two weeks from today, folks!
I hope it warms up some, I have an 8 mile long run Friday that I need to do outside and I'm stressing on running in the cold/snow/ice. I think I will be fine if this snow and ice would melt. I'm worried about the cold but more about slipping.
Do you run when there is snow/ice on the ground? In the cold? Best tips for cold weather running? AND, can you believe it's just two weeks to Christmas?!?!?
Gorgeous Christmas tree :0)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your 8 milese this Friday - I hope the ice melts for you!
Thanks Lauren! I am hoping it melts as well, I really need to run outside. Totally different muscles used vs the TM.
DeleteWait! Did you just change your header picture? I thought I was on the wrong blog for a moment! Great picture of your tree. Ok, I know Christmas is coming, but seeing it in print "2 weeks from today" has got me nervous. I still have so much to do!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have ran in the snow before and on the trail part of my run it wasn't bad, but I admit that on one part of the road I had to take it easy because there was slush and a bit of ice. When I got to the bridge that I run on I mostly walked because I was worried about ice there too! Good luck! -M
Thanks Meranda! No...I didn't change my header, is it still the castle for you? I mostly run on roads and sidewalks and none of them look clear yet, even though it's been almost a week since it snowed! I'm a real clutz, so I'm concerned I'll slip. Hoping for a little melting in the next 2 days!
DeleteI don't mind running in the cold at all (I tend to be a hot, sweaty mess when I run, so I prefer the colder temperatures), but with snow and ice on the ground, you just have to be careful. I try to stick to running on main roads (against traffic) where everything is melted, and you may have to slow your pace down a little bit and pay closer attention to your footing. As long as you're careful, you'll be fine! It's still better than running on a dreadmill, IMHO! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, cold isn't that big of a deal but the ice/snow/slippery conditions are another thing! Usually they melt within a day or two but this year it's colder or something and it JUST.WONT.MELT! Driving me nuts!
DeleteLove the tree! I dont mind running in the cold either, but then again, here in Louisiana it doesn't get too terribly cold in the 2 months that we call it "winter". Just throw on layers and go! Plus, I think I'm faster in the cold. Of course, it could be that I just want to hurry up and get back inside! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks! LOL...yep, I think I might run faster in the cold b/c I want it to be over with! ;)
DeleteLove, love your tree! So beautiful!!! Becarful on the ice, two weeks away you don't want to slip and cause any strains or injuries. I don't have tips for running on the ice, other than stay off it:) But as for running outdoors in the cold, I find when the temps dip below 25, running with a bandana or something over my mouth so I am not breathing in the frigid air works best!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristy! Cold is good, I get warmed up pretty fast, but this ice and snow on the ground is killing me. I need it to melt!
DeleteJust found your blog and I love it! I just took my 2 year old and husband to Disney world this last summer. It was the best vacation! I look forward to reading more about your training. It's snowing a lot here in UT and there's lots of ice and freezing temps. I haven't braved the outside running yet ha I'm too afraid of slipping on ice.
ReplyDeleteHello! Welcome!!! I'm terrified of slipping! I can do cold, but not ice. I had another treadmill run this morning b/c we had freezing rain coming in.
DeleteWow, gorgeous tree! I love love love it! And I've never had the opportunity to run with snow on the ground, LOL!
ReplyDeleteMust be rough April! LOL!
DeleteI can't believe how fast this December has flown by! I wish it would slow down just a bit...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures, btw! :0)