A run on a Cold Frosty Morning

Monday was the only day I got out and ran this week. I try to get in a couple of 2 mile runs during the week before meeting my friend on Saturday morning for our 3 miler. Seems so strange to think I've actually finished a few marathons in the past. I could no more run a marathon right now then I could calculate the capacitive reactance of a circuit. I use to be able to do that too. I figured the run was still on, even though the temperature was going to be around 20 degrees Fahrenheit. That's the beauty of having a running partner. You don't want to be the one to suggest it's too cold to run. It's better to be the one who says, "yea, I had something come up anyway so I'm happy to skip the run this week". Of course, what came up was actually the temperature going down. It's really great running when it's cold once you get into the run. After you start generating a significant amount of body heat the only problem the cold presents is to your face and hands. I took my ski mask with me and the only pair of gloves that were handy. Unfortunately, the gloves were some of those long ones that go halve way up your arm. I'm sure to any passers by who glanced our way I appeared to be the wienie. A title I was willing to accept for today. When the run was over off came the gloves the hat/mask and it felt quite comfortable all the sudden. After a 62 and 1/2 second cool down I was ready to get in the car and start home. All in all, a great way to start the day.