I ran 5 days this week - something I haven't done since May. I'm not sure how long I'll be able to keep that up, since it's getting uncomfortable and I'm now completely grounded to my treadmill. I've been tolerating the treadmill runs during the week because I've been able to go outside on weekends, but that came to an end yesterday.
Two things prevented me from going outside yesterday: temperatures in the teens with a windchill below zero and snow falling. Now, normally neither of those things would be enough to keep me inside. But while my tights still fit, my warmer pants are probably not a good fit right now. And even if I could scrounge warm enough clothes, the Engineer has forbidden me to run outside when there is snow on the ground. I'd think that was silly, but my mom and I went out later in the day and just trying to walk across the unplowed parking lots was very uncomfortable so running would have definitely been a bad idea.
Further grounding me is that it started sleeting and there is now a layer of ice on top of the snow. Molly, who loves snow, doesn't even want to go play in the yard. Add in Minnesota's poor snow removal on streets and spotty sidewalk clearing, and I won't be outside for quite awhile. So treadmill it is - blah.
On a happier note, the Engineer and I are now looking forward to New Year's Day football:
Hi, I had a tough run earlier this week too. While Boston is not as cold as Minnesota it is starting to get uncomfortable and I do not like the idea of a treadmill.
Are your calfs as sore as mine? I have had a lot of trouble since it has been icy. I have been running on my toes more to keep from falling and my calf muscles have suffered.
Hope you can get outside soon!
Alex