I have 8.3 mi to run today and it is -32C.
I don't have to run far. I have run many times in worse and I have a bazillion running clothes for this type of weather... it is just that I am warm, comfy, and don't really feel like driving in to the city to the main paths. I know I could easily just loop the path near my house a couple of times... no problem really.
Did I mention that I am really comfy right now and my treadmill is just a few steps away, in the warmth? If I stayed inside, I would have unlimited access to water, washrooms, TV, music, sweat towel, and an assortment of running snacks. You know this list could go on... Outside is cold, icy, closed bathrooms, and if I head in to the city, well that just adds a whole extra hour to the mix for the commute and then time for just getting ready. I could be downstairs in 5 mins from now running if I ran on my treadmill.
Yep, I could be, but what am I doing now? Sitting on the couch, in my pjs, eating my oatmeal, writing in this blog about this debate on where to run when really, I could have already started my run by now.
At least my watch is ready and doesn't care where I go.
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