It's been a couple weeks since the last write up. i like to believe i'm getting the hang of this winter running deal. it's more like the running done in Juneau during the Alaska Mountain Ultrarunning Camps Lots of scenery and enjoying the views. I haven't been very good about bringing my camera along, perhaps that will change.
One thing for sure, it's definitely a bit colder here than i've had the pleasure of experiencing during the past 15 or 20 years. As a matter of fact i can't recall running in negative or single digit temperatures before about a month ago. It takes a good bit of motivation to get moving, and i've been struggling a little trying to keep my feet warm, but once you overcome these couple of hurdles, it's an incredible experience.
This past week has been extra cold. I don't know that it's been above 10 since the 1st. The average temperature on my runs has been right around 3 degrees, lots of snow means even running on the road is like running on a trail (if you choose the right roads). surrounded by trees with the crunching of snow under foot, it's a great experience so far.
Once i figure out how to keep my feet warm, i'm sure things will be much more enjoyable. For now, i'm just focusing on playing in the snow and trying to find some new trails.
In a couple weeks, there will be an excursion to either zion or the grand canyon, either one will be a great time with good people, looking forward to some warmer weather, until then, i'll be making fresh tracks and seeking out more fun trails.
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