W5R1

[Big_D]

Met report: Air temperature 2°C, rel humidity 80%, light breeze.

A calm day, blessedly, and good for running. But …

I’m getting a bit concerned about running conditions. October was unusually mild here, November so far _not_. Once again ground frost, even though I usually run around midday. There’s no problem when running on grass or gravel but tarmac is treacherous; there are localized patches of ground frost which make me feel insecure and so affect concentration and stride. I suppose that I’ll have to find a new route avoiding tarmac …

Today I added an extra layer of head covering.

[Hidden]

You are certainly feisty! Another cold climate runner was planning to run in a local stadium over winter. Any such facilities near you?

Do take care Big.

[Big_D in reply to Hidden]

Good point. I don’t know of any indoor running track, only the treadmills at the local gym (with inadequate air conditioning ). I’ll have to look around.

[nurseljh Graduate in reply to Big_D]

I am with you! I prefer running outside. But I HATE the cold! More than that though, I hate the claustrophobic conditions inside the gym

[Big_D in reply to nurseljh]

I don’t really mind the cold; I can dress for that, but ice underfoot is a big turnoff. Did W5R2 in the gym of necessity, experiencing stale, recycled air and severe monotony

I must go outside in a few minutes and check on conditions for today’s W5R3.

[nurseljh Graduate in reply to Big_D]

You can do it! Have a terrific run! Ice would be the worst! I'm thankful we don't have very much of that here. I'm still learning how to dress so I stay warm enough and don't get too sweaty!

[Big_D in reply to nurseljh]

See my recent W5R3 ...