brrrrr-rrrrr

It was about 40 degrees out today. I had long sleeves, long pants, smartwool socks, and my smartwool headband/balaclava. At first I wore it like a headband but then decided to put it over my throat and airways and that was much better. Breathing in the cold dry air felt like inhaling glass, esp after not running for a few weeks and covering up was exactly what I needed--much better. I just ran up to our old rental house and back (about 1.2 miles total)...I just want to get moving again so I can run when I am in Seattle for the next week and a half. I really need this to de-stress and to have some time to myself while I am down there....and I want to get new shoes so I need to run so I actually USE the new shoes that I will hopefully get before I head down there.

Overall it was a good run. I am glad I dressed appropriately. I need more lights/reflective gear--right now I just have a white shirt and clip my bike light onto my neck, but need more gear specifically for night since it gets so dark here so early. The only reason I got out when I did today was because it has been super clear out (hence the cold) and so it seems to be a little bit lighter a little bit later than it has been. Got to get back out there tomorrow too :)