When I told myself that I was going to join Fleet Feet's No Boundaries 5K training in February, I never factored in the weather. Getting over the hump and committing to "learning how to run" was all I thought about. The realization that I'd be running in negative windchill degree weather or single digit temps hit me all at once, Sunday, February 2, 2014.... our first day of the program and first 30 minute walk outside beautiful Rochester, NY around Cobbs Hill Park.
What was I going to wear? Standing there in my room, in the dark, trying to not wake two sleeping kids (which never works) contemplating what my best choice was to stay warm as I embrace the frigid cold was not easy. Thank goodness my husband has been running his whole life, and yet even though the decision was hard to make, the clothes in his dresser made it easier. Two layers on the bottom, three layers on top, two pairs of socks and my sneakers. Over the past month, I've become used to this process pretty quick, but still have trouble at times and I tend to over layer just to be cautious. There was one week where I definitely did NOT pick the right clothes and sure felt the stinging cold on my thighs hours after the workout, even after a long hot shower. But, lesson learned! I now check the temp and forecast PRIOR to leaving the house! I went out and got a few items so I don't have to raid my hubby's dresser and even have a few staples I always wear. My reflector strap, a headlamp, (that I made fun of my husband for wanting for Christmas...that I actually even bought him) and my Alaska hat. My favorite part of my ensemble are my HOT PINK gloves that originally were for my daughter, but fit my hands so well. I love having a piece of her with me during workouts!!
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