Thursday, February 10, 2011

Three Things Thursday

"Bless your heart. You look SO cold."

Thanks, lady in the hallway at the campus student center for the blessing. I always like and appreciate nice people.

And, yes, I am cold. It's -11 outside and I have sweat pouring down my face from a mediocre 3-mile run on the treadmill. I bet my eyelashes are going to freeze, and I'm going to have to pry open my eyelids so I can drive home.

I love winter. I love winter. I love winter.

NO. I. DON'T.

1. This morning, I woke up and got dressed for my run. I made myself get dressed so that when I saw the temperature I wouldn't talk myself out of going to the campus fitness center for a run. So in my RnR Chicago shirt, which fits much better now that I've got an extra 12 pounds in the middle, and capris, I ate my oatmeal and drank a cup of coffee. I was going to run.

2. And then I turned on the TV. The local news ticker said it was -11 outside. I couldn't go out in -11. I couldn't. It would be wrong. I told Mark who, at that time, was on a 2-hour delay that I was staying home. I would work out at home. Jackie Warner - You. Me. Sweat session.

3. But as I ate my oatmeal, I knew that by punking out, I would disappoint myself. I made myself - and you - a promise to run this week. And by gosh, I was going to go. So I threw on my coat, grabbed a scarf and left. And, surprisingly, I didn't freeze upon contact with the frigid air and I was still able to run. It was a slow 3 miles on the treadmill but it was 3 miles more than I had planned just 20 minutes before. Go me!

Would you stay inside if it was -11 outside?

5 comments:

  1. I would likely stay inside if it was -11... actually, there's no doubt about it. I'd probably even call in sick to work. lmao

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  2. YOU ARE AMAZING FOR GETTING OUT THERE!!! Girl, you rock. I cannot believe those temperatures, that sounds miserable! Oatmeal is the best way to start the day. K, the pb banana cupcakes you told me about made me drool.

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  3. Good for keeping that promise to yourself. -11... depends on the wind, cold is ok- but the wind drives a spike into my soul:)

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  4. Great job, girl!!! It was certainly blustery today - no.doubt.about.it! 3 miles - Woot woot!

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  5. I agree, go you - now that's hardcore!

    Me, I don't think you could pry me away from my bed in -11:)

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