My dad came in and "fixed" the formerly fabulous machine. I made it another mile with only mild tripping. No more funny noises, though. However, towards the end of that run, I could barely maintain a pace without tripping which meant I had no option but to head outside. Lucky for me, I had my Yaktrax in the car. Unlucky for me, I had on a pair of compression shorts and a t-shirt. Lucky for me, I had an extra jacket in the car and gloves in my coat pocket. Unlucky for me, I didn't have my Garmin with me. I knew I had to get out there, though. I couldn't stop and drive home and truly believe that I would finish my seven miles. Out the door I went.
Let me first say that I am a big baby when it comes to cold weather. BIG BABY. Yet, there I was with compression shorts on in 30 degree weather running on snowy streets. I was SO certain that all of the people I passed shoveling their driveways would say something to me. You know, like, "Be Careful," or "Aren't You Cold?" I was ready to show off my amazing Yaktrax or pretend that I was a warrior who enjoyed running in shorts in the cold. That never happened, though. I guess I'm not as important as I think I am because the only thing that happened was I received a few weird looks!
way to tough it out Andrea!
ReplyDeleteWho needs an expensive garmin gadget when this is free: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
ReplyDeleteOkay. You've inspired me! I have yaktraks, too, but I always wuss out and ride the bike trainer indoors when it's THAT crappy out there (I don't mind the cold but I HATE snowy/slushy/icy sidewalks). We're due for snow here again in Boston on Tues so Wed I'm bustin' out the yaktraks!
ReplyDeleteYou're better than me. I would've not run outside and just made up the 7 miles another day.
ReplyDeleteHope it doesn't snow too much there! I am so over the snow, ice, and below freezing temps here!
ReplyDeleteJeff-I'm getting ready to look that website up!