I've run every New Year's day since I returned to running in 2004. This year the need to log miles was heightened: the 37F, 31F windchill, is the best weather we expect in several days. During the 9 miles, I watched the sun set on 2010's first day and the temps drop from 37/31 to 32/27F. Denise ran the first 3 with me, then I ran the next 6 alone, a bit too fast. It was just nice to run far and fast, despite a little occasional discomfort in my right knee.
An hour later, in the blustery wind, I took Peanut out to see a full moon coming up in a windy, cold night.
This will be a long cold winter. I feel the weight of new beginnings, opportunity bracketed by challenge, and the need to do this year what did last year, only better.
(NB tights, N pullover, UA tee, RC gloves)
(34:37; 30:36; 29:28)
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