I do enjoy watching my two little ones in the snow and look forward to sledding with them because walking up and down the hill is good exercise and helps me forget how uncomfortable my fingers and toes get despite the warm gloves and wool socks.
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| Snow Monkeys |
Today was our first real snow of the winter with enough accumulation to enjoy spending time in it - but not so much that we broke our backs shoveling all day.
Despite finding some enjoyment in playing out in the snow with the kids, I'm pretty much a snow wimp. I have never embraced real exercise in the snow. I don't ski, board, snow shoe, ice skate and definitely do not run outside in the snow or temperatures below 40 degrees. Well at least the last item on the list was true until this winter. I am really trying to put in some miles outside this winter.
My goal is 1-2 days/week through February. It could be tough because the roughest part of winter here is usually mid-January through early March. I have added to my "gear" a weather proof jacket (though not one warm enough for running when it is really cold - that is why treadmills exist), some wool running socks and a pair of Yak Trax. I already had some running gloves, a gaiter and fleece lined running tights.
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| The neighborhood pond never looked so beautiful! |
Today, I celebrated the snow and broke in my Yak Traks and had a blast. I ran through the neighborhood behind the snow plow and waved to everyone digging out their cars and shoveling their driveways. Smartwool socks are worth every stinking penny they cost - my feet have never felt so toasty before.
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| YakTrax Tracks! |
Just so we are clear, the winter and I aren't best buds yet, but I'm willing to try to make a go of a cordial relationship and take it one winter run at a time.
Kim
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