Storm Of The Century...

   Well my friends it seems that the weather forecasters are predicting a good old fashioned blizzard to come my way by tomorrow afternoon! I'm actually off this weekend and to be honest I'm looking forward to some snow! The little man and me have yet to get out there for some sledding this season and this one might just be the ticket! 

   I'm looking forward to possibly getting some running in during it too! This winter I've discovered that if you are conscious of the plows on the road, that running in a blizzard is quite magical. Everything's covered in the purest white you could imagine, snow is slowly falling, nobody but crazy runners like you are out there so it's eerily peaceful and there's something to be said for that satisfying crunch your running shoes make through the snow. 

   Upped the weight in some of my cross-training weight exercises this week and it's taking a heavy toll on the old body. Everything's really sore. But today's dreaded speed workout was nothing like I thought it would be. Smooth and steady, even with the sore legs!

   Felt pretty good about myself stretching after my run with some light yoga in front of the indoor track at my local Y. Volunteers rolled in some disabled people in their wheelchairs for some lap time. One guy was so elated to be there that he was piratically screaming his head off to get started. Some snobby teenagers rolled their eyes but it made me laugh out loud! Here I was complaining to myself before the run about how sore I felt and this guy who can't even walk is thrilled to just be pushed around a track. Needless to say I left the mat feeling even better. 

   I'm almost 40 and I've been given this wonderful gift of being able to still run. Knock on wood, but no injuries are bothering me and it's shaping up to be another exciting year for me. The project is moving along at 38 days now. Amazed that I'm still going! Thankful I can do it on my own two legs!  
   Might be a lot of 366 posts coming out this weekend. The firewood is stacked, my leather recliner is calling my name and I've got some smoky scotch to warm the cockles! Have a great weekend and if you're anywhere near NYS, get out and enjoy the snow!
   Run for your lives my friends...