Guess I’m hitting the treadmill 😭❄️

[SaskAlliecat]

Woke up to this and it isn’t forecasted to end any time soon. We’ve been in a winter storm watch since yesterday.....and it continues......

Off to the treadmill I go, for now. I’m not quite ready to don the winter running gear just yet.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Whaaaaat? Oh that’s plain unfair Sask. Already? Isn’t that early even for you? 👎☹️ ❄️ 🥶

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Yes, it’s early even for us, especially the amount of snow they are forecasting. It likely won’t last too long but it makes you want to hibernate, that’s for sure. It is taking all my energy to put on my shorts and go downstairs to get on the treadmill. But I’m one step closer. Just have to put on my shoes. It has only taken me an hour to get to this point 😆

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Go on, you’re almost there! Don’t give up now ....... 😀🏃‍♀️❄️👏

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

I did it! Thanks 😊. I cut it short due to a really tight ankle (I don’t think the shoes I bought last winter for the treadmill are the right ones for me) but spent some time doing some ankle and glute stretches and strengthening exercises so it was a good session, all in all.

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

Well done, and smart for listening to your body. Hope the ❄️❄️ melts soon so you can get out a few more times before winter truly sets in. 🤞🤞

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10]

That is just plain ridiculous! Dip in the jet stream or something? Hope it disappears quickly!⛄️⛄️

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

Thanks. But if not, we’ll be snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing that much earlier 😁

[Beachcomber66 Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

You guys sure know how to enjoy your country 👏👏

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Beachcomber66]

It’s a long winter otherwise

[mrrun Graduate10]

Well, I've heard from my mum who's in Marrakesh with friends. It's 42C over there. Even l wouldn't run in that temperature. And if it matters to you at all (given the circumstances) I think that your photo looks beautiful. Over here in London, heavy rain and gusty wind rule the day. I ran 10k outside all the same, couldn't help it.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to mrrun]

It is pretty and I normally do enjoy my winter outside runs, just not ready for it today. I’ll take snow and cold over 42C though🥵.

I ran my 10k in the rain on Friday, knowing the temperature was going to dip and today’s run was going to likely not happen and quite enjoyed it. I got 15 minutes on the treadmill today before I decided to do some strength training instead. It’s a win-win, I guess?

[mrrun Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

You'll quickly adapt, you always do. What l also like about your photo is that it reminds me of change of seasons (I love any changes), and now we will hear complaints about weather (English posts, mostly 😉) which will echo similar issues we had in the summer ('oh, cannot run, too hot, l cannot cope'). My wife, my family actually, are sun worshippers (give us heat and we will vote for you) and l managed (l think) to explain to them that any weather is simply beautiful if we try and adapt. I believe that's the case. Enjoy your running, Sask!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to mrrun]

We do like to complain about weather, don’t we 😆. But there is a lot of beauty with each season. I actually really like Autumn, it is just so short where I am. You blink and it is over.

[mrrun Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

That's the trouble. Good things go fast. I try and fail to figure out how to slow them down. On another level, my dentist proceeded with hygiene treatment a few days ago and took his sweet time. He evidently understands how to hang on to his good times. I thought it lasted forever and ever. And he? He was zen.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to mrrun]

😆

[MsLegs Graduate10]

I hope you make it to the treadmill! And feel great after your run! I haven’t run on a treadmill in years. Your photo does look nice!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to MsLegs]

I did. It was short but sweet. I’m not a fan of the treadmill but it is nice to have an option when I can’t bring myself to go outside. I actually enjoy my winter runs but wasn’t ready tackle it today.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

Blimey! Have a good treadmill run... than snow is beautiful to look at after it.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

It was a treadmill run....better than nothing. So I guess it was a win?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10 in reply to SaskAlliecat]

It’s always a win when you run!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

You betcha!

[Katnap Graduate10]

That is a quick change of season!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Katnap]

Yes. Hard to believe 2 weeks ago it was 30 degrees and we were boating. Hopefully this is short lived, but you just never know.

[Franglaise Graduate10]

Where are you? Looks amazing but early!

Still in t shirts,and shorts,and,applying sun cream here

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Franglaise]

I’m in the prairies in Canada (Saskatchewan).

Hard to believe we were in shorts and using sunscreen a few short weeks ago too 😔

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Good job you got your trail race out of the way Allie. This makes me think I’d better do something about our ski holiday 😂⛷

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to Dexy5]

My husband is out playing with our snowmobiles right now seeing how best to make them fit in our new enclosed trailer. He is very excited about the snow. I’m hoping we’ll get some great winter activities this year. I booked a week off at Christmas - perhaps there will be decent snow for a great Christmas snowmobiling holiday but way to early to book something. We could be 20 degrees and raining next week 🤷‍♀️

[backintime Graduate10]

Oh that looks gorgeous - not sure I would run in it but it looks lovely.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to backintime]

Unfortunately it is pretty but bloody cold and windy today. No run outside today....but I normally do enjoy my winter runs once I can wrap my head around it.

[O505k Graduate10]

Just heard on the news, stay safe and warm.

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to O505k]

Thanks we are! Not going anywhere today.

[TailChaser Graduate10]

😱😱😱

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to TailChaser]

😭❄️😭❄️😭

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Looks very nice. 😊 Good u have that treadmill. Well done for getting on it today... Or yesterday.. Sorry I'm not sure of the time difference

[linda9389 Graduate10]

Wow! Looks quite pretty buuuut it's only September, which makes for a long old winter. Het teady to enjoy your snow sports ... good luck

[Couchpotato2]

Gee, bit early!

[MikeJones68 Graduate10]

Oh yuck! I hate treadmill running, but I love snow. I wouldn't try to run in it though!

[SaskAlliecat Graduate10 in reply to MikeJones68]

It definitely uses different muscles running in the snow. I don't mind it as long as it isn't icy. It is slow though and quite challenging when the snow is deep and fluffy. The pathways are clearing now so I'll hopefully be outside again pretty quick for my next run 🤞