I live in Maryland. While it's not really The South, it's technically south. Under the Mason Dixon, hot sweaty summers, and wimpy winters. That's what I've gotten used to over the past 17 years. Oh, sure, we've had a few crazy winters where we've gotten a couple feet of snow. But even then, I feel like it wasn't really THAT cold out. No big.
This year? Holy buggers. It was 50 the other day here. Which, honestly, is what I expect in January in Maryland. A few random days of fairly warm. 50 I can do. Heck, 30 I can do. 1 degree with a feels like temp of -16? No freaking thank you!
Really and truly, the weather wouldn't bother me if I weren't a runner. I mean, we have a good heat pump, the kids play nicely with each other, so having them home from school is not a big deal, and it's not like I have a job to get to, so even the conditions of the roads don't bother me. (Except I do worry about my husband) But when there is snow covering the roads and it's hardening to ice, when it's so cold that you could get frostbite.... Well, I'm not going running, I'll tell you that much.
I'm a wimp. I will freely admit that. Wimpy wimpy wimp. I am not ashamed. What I am, though, is a little cranky. Because no running AND no Starbucks? Recipe for disaster.
If I'm lucky, they'll clear the roads today and the kids can get to school tomorrow, and I'll be able to find somewhere safe to run. It's supposed to be a lot warmer tomorrow. I think it might even get over 25. (I'm crying here, people. I am not cut out for this!)
At least it's pretty.
Do you run no matter what the weather? What do you do when you can't run? Ever think of starting a Starbucks delivery service? =)
I hear you loud and clear, my Maryland neighbor! I, also, am too much of a wimp to head out in this, which is why I joined a gym last month. I used to have a treadmill in the basement, but it died last winter, and I thought joining a gym would be better? Who knew how frequently my car would get buried by snow this season. Missing my treadmill so, so much... Good luck getting out there tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have a gym membership.... but I never go anymore. If I had a treadmill in my house, I'd be so happy on days like today.
DeleteI'm with you on the wimpy thing!!!
ReplyDeleteThe winter makes me even more thankful than normal for my treadmill.
I hope that the roads are clear enough for a run tomorrow!!!
Thanks, me, too! I'm also hoping it gets a bit warmer - I took the dog out earlier and my nose HURT, it was so cold!
DeleteI'm wimping out this winter. . . but it's not my fault! It's been brutal. Time to buy a treadmill! (if I didn't live in an NYC apt)
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed you can run in NYC at all! So many people!
DeleteWe are having the same weather here. It's not totally out of line for us in January, but that's just crazy you're having it in Maryland!! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteThanks! We just found out they're delaying school again tomorrow. I just wish we could get back to a normal schedule!
DeleteI finally got out today and ran. I even have a treadmill, but I just couldn't face another run on it. It was cold, but at least our roads were clear enough that I could get in 6 miles. I think my kids might even go to school on time tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteYou're a better woman/runner than I am. I stayed home yesterday. I haven't run in days. Ugh. I really, really hate winter right now. (And my son's school is delayed again today!)
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