I have discovered that running in the colder weather is great, however I am starting to wonder if I should invest in some running pants. My major concern is that I will get to warm. A couple of runs over the last three weeks the temp has been in the high 30s. I know you people back in Idaho are thinking that is not cold, but once you factor in the little bit of humidity it tends to feel more like the 20s. At this point I think I will stay with my shorts, short sleeve shirt, arm warmers, gloves, running hat and ear warmers, I like the ability to easily remove the parts as I get further in the run and start to warm up.
Another thing I have discovered running in cold weather is that I need to really watch my water intake. It is really easy to forget to drink water when you are not drenched in sweat.
3.5 months away from the marathon, how exciting is that?
10/17 1.77 miles 26:19 <- run with the family had a great time
10/18 4.02 miles 40:05
10/19 5.58 miles 50:44 <- Had a rock in my shoe and rather than stop and remove I tried to move it around. Later in the day my arch was extremely sore.
10/21 <-- Did not run resting right arch
10/23 10.94 miles 1:45:06
22.31 miles total
10/25 3.77 miles 37:19
10/26 4.12 miles 1:02:03 <- 12 hill repeats, though for sure I was going to puke on the last one.
10/28 3.16 miles 27:19
10/30 12.00 miles 1:53:19 <- First 12 mile run, woohoo!!!
23.05 miles total
11/01 4.10 miles 41:37
11/03 5.20 miles 51:23
11/04 3.59 miles 30:35
11/06 10.00 miles 1:31:40 <- Improved my last ten minute run by ~3mins
22.89 miles total
