Running in the cold❄

Up and out early for my run this morning. The temperature at the start of my run was 55° and by the end of was 61°. That's cold in my book. I decided not to wear layers because I knew once I got started I would warm up and I didn't want to be running in layers of sweaty clothing. I did, however, wear my gloves which was a good call. 

I was so focused on the cold the I took off running without regard for my pace. When the first call out said my pace was under a 10 minute mile I knew I had to adjust and slowed down a bit. My overall average pace ended up at a 10:13. Not bad at all, but not as fast as I was intending to run.

I did warm up quickly and I'm surprised how little the cold bothered me once I got going. The run was steady with sunshine and a light breeze. One thing I've become aware of is how my stride changes over the course of a run, from quick short strides to short slow strides or quicker long strides (usually at the end of the run). Sometimes I pick my feet up more and other times they just seem to be shuffling along. Just a few observations. 

It really feels like I'm in the homestretch now and time will be passing quickly!

8 more runs to go!