I crawled out of be at my usual 4:30 and stumbled down to a computer to check the weather. The 10 F current temperature completely daunted me, despite my frequent assertions that running outdoors in all conditions is best for training. I announced that I was running on the treadmill and proceeded to prepare despite Denise's protests that she would not run if we did not do it together outdoors. My retort that she had all day to run in the sun and when it was 25 degrees warmer had no effect on her. So, conscience got the better of me; we went for 3 frosty miles. Rather, it was 3 icey, snowy miles.
After finishing with her, I went to the basement gym, put in Dean Karnazes' 'Marathon Man' in the DVD player and ran another 4 miles on the treadmill. Denise joined me to stretch.
I find that I invariably find the anticipation of inclement weather more daunting than its experience. The phrase "Just do it." is fine advice.
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