Swim-90 minutes
It's 6:06 pm and I've been on the couch in my pjs since 5:30. Gotta love the back weeks. It almost feels too easy this week! But I'm loving it. I know my muscles are repairing and getting stronger this week. The swim was fine this morning-nothing special. Once March hits I'm going to start counting my laps and keep swimming past 90 minutes to make sure I can swim the entire distance. But for now, I don't count laps. I just zone out. I find it's a little easier that way.
So the big news around here is the freezing temps. It's really something else. We dip below freezing and events get cancelled, rolling blackouts are in place, emergency shelters open up, and people stay inside. Myself included. I moved here to get away from all this cold nonsense. Thank goodness it's a back week or we'd be out biking in this!
Tomorrow will be a cold run for sure. Oh yea, you betcha. There's a really cool section on the Runner's World website where you put in the temperature, wind, and sky conditions, and it tells you what to wear to be comfortable when you run! I'm probably going to opt for a tech hoodie instead of the jacket. And I'll wear two pairs of gloves, a liner pair and a running pair. I'm also considering wearing two layers of pants, but not quite sure yet. It's only a 40-60 minute run. There's talk of snow on Friday! I can't figure out how to change the font and size back to normal after I add something to the blog, so I'm going to end here.
Chris wants to watch American Idol tonight-it's the auditions from Austin! What a nice chill winter evening.
M :)
Here's our clothing recommendations for tomorrow.
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 REVISE CONDITIONS | ||
We suggest you wear: |
 | Winter cap A warm hat that covers your ears is a must on cold days, especially windy ones, and can be one of the best steps you can take to keep warm. Thermastat or other technical-fiber hats are available at specialty running stores. |
 | Long-sleeve shirt A long-sleeved shirt made of high-tech polyester will pull moisture away from your skin, keeping you from getting clammy and cold on a cooler day. |
 | Tights The first level of insulation for your legs. "Classic" tights are generally a polyester and Lycra® blend. Looser running pants (also stretchy, but not as form-fitting as tights) are another option here. In extreme cold, tights under pants is a good layering strategy. |
 | Jacket A jacket, usually a polyester blend, serves to keep you warm, keep off wind, rain, and snow, and manage your perspiration. It's an essential piece of equipment on cold, windy and/or rainy days. |
 | Gloves To keep your hands warm on a cold day. Mittens keep your hands warmer when temperatures drop below 30?. When in doubt, better to take your gloves with you. They're easy to tuck in your shorts or tights. |
Did you see the armadillo? And the She-Ra? It was a wacky night on the Austin American Idol!
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