brrr.

I just got back from a cold winter run. It may only be the 2nd of December, but it is rather cold. I like winter running, but it cooled off a little faster than I expected, so I'm still trying to acclimate myself to the cold.

Due to the fact that I lost my ice cleat things last year, and because there is a certain amount of ice under the the thin layer of snow, I either need to get another pair, or learn to run on ice.  I am thinking that I should just learn to run on ice.  Maybe that will make me a better skier.  heh.

It's also odd to me that Quinn is SO MUCH of a better runner in the winter.  I mean, I know he's a furry black lab, but there is a significant difference between the way he runs in the summer verses now, in the winter.  He's practically unstoppable as long as he is outside on cold wintery days.  Of course, he pretty much crashes asleep on the floor as soon as he's inside.  Ah, the life of a dog.  Sleep all day, run around crazy when there's someone to play or run with him.

But in the summer, I don't even bother taking him.  He really can't make it even a couple of miles.  I guess he gets overheated?

Yup.  It's official.  Quinn is snoring next to me.  haha.

It was just cold enough that my face felt all stiff.  As in, when I tried to call Quinn to heal next to me (for the trails where I let him off the leash) I had a hard time making my voice sound stern.  It was sort of "meh-he-ha," cold jaw... not very loud at all.  Oh well.  Gotta get him to come better without quite so commanding of a tone, I guess.

It was just cold enough that always also makes me go, "hmm... I need more winter running attire."  A lot of that is because I really don't like a lot of bulky layers.  Hello, walking marshmallow.

And.  When I initially headed out the door and started running, I actually turned around and went back, telling Quinn, "It's too cold."  And then when I turned around, I realized how much less cold it was running into the sun and out of the wind.  So, I went out and ran again.

Ooh.  And I finally have acquired earwarmer headband thing.  I LOVE it.  I've had several in the past, but it really needs to fit right.  I love Patagonia.  I think the more I do things outdoors, the more my closet will be gradually overwhelmed.

And today, I wore a hat today, too.

Well, the unstoppable winter running force is asleep next me and I have to head off to work.  May your wintery day be pleasant!