"Every mile is two in winter." ~George Herbert
I'm not sure if George the social philosopher was talking about running, but even if he wasn't it fits. Right now it feels like this is the time where most folks in the running blahgosphere have just finished their fall marathon/half/something or other and are settling in for a nice four months by the fire. Training is drawn back, goals are things to be considered next spring, I've even seen some year in review posts. To all this I say,
"May I join you?"
No no no no NO! Wrong answer, self. You must not give in! Instead I muster all my strength, put on my hat, gloves, and four layers of clothing, puff out my chest and say,
"But it's warm inside!"
/backhanded slap across the face to self. NO! Get your backside out there, keep it padded for when you fall and go spread eagle on the ice, and START RUNNING.
Ultra training moves one step forward.
p.s. Mental note: It would help if you stopped running at midnight...
659 2.0 in 23:11
660 2.0 in 21:12
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Plus winter brings base training, which means I get to run as slowly as I like all the time.
Aaahhhhhh....
Seriously.
What am I supposed to do? Train for the ultramarathon?