Monday, December 15, 2008

Brr Flippin' Cold

Because the wind chill is 30 below, and because I value my extremities, I will not be running outside today. My friend Mac called earlier and asked if he should run today. I told him that if he could go at noon when it was sunny, it would probably be okay. And then I walked a block and a half to the post office to mail my Christmas cards. Holy freaking freezing. Hopefully I will not see him frozen solid to the ground on my way to court. Hopefully he knows by now that I don't have a clue and he should ignore all advice that comes out of my mouth.

After Sophie goes to bed, I'll go over to Erin's and run on her treadmill. Heated garage with TV? I can get on board with that, even though I despise running on the treadmill. Any run that will leave my fingers and toes intact and my face frostbite-free is good enough for me today.

I've already proven my hardcore nature by running outside in yesterday's little blizzard. Running to the south and west? Easy, beautiful, looked like a Christmas card. Running to the north and east? Like running in hell. Frozen hell, with wind flinging chunks of snow and ice at my face.

Anyone in California or Florida or some other warm place need a roomate (and a half - can't go without Sophie) for the winter?

9 comments:

Aron said...

brrrr!!! definitely hardcore out there running in that weather!

Mel-2nd Chances said...

lol. i like your idea of looking for someone to adopt you. see if they'll take 1.5 more if they're feeling generous :)

Anonymous said...

Running in the cold can be nice, but you are right there is a limit which you can go. Smart move hitting the treadmill.

Marci said...

I know exactly how you feel. Listening to the wind howl now!

MCM Mama said...

Brrr! I am so not looking forward to cold weather runs in Wisconsin!

Frayed Laces said...

Hey, you forgot Hawaii!

Anonymous said...

brrrrrr.... stay inside with the treadmil and some hot chocolate.

Carly said...

I feel your pain. I won't run in this weather either. I hate Minnesota this time of year.

Marlene said...

Holy, that is cold! Treadmill was definitely a good idea. Stay warm! And I hope your friend isn't frozen solid! lol