March has still been a cold month. Too many times this month I have had to resort to using the treadmill instead of running outside. I've come to the conclusion that I do not like treadmill running; mainly because it is so boring. I also realize that I definitely seem to run slower, perhaps because of my distaste for treadmill running, the ambiance, or simply it is boring to run like a mouse on a wheel.
After a few weeks of inside running the first day outside was definitely a breath of fresh, if not cold air. I did have to resort to the neck warmer and other cold weather gear. Now that it is March, I want so much to run unencumbered by my cold weather running attire. It seems like a treat to not have to wear hat, gloves, neck warmer etc. So now it's mid March and I know if I'm just a bit more patient the weather will warm up! Today, I did a tempo run in fairly moderate (some would call it a heat wave) temperature. I ran 3 miles about 90 seconds slower than my last race. My coach thinks that's great....it felt to me like one of my hardest runs of the year! I ended my day exhausted only wanting to nap away the afternoon. It's still 'bear' weather when one wants to just pull up the covers and hibernate until the spring. I'm looking forward to running in the spring with an appreciation for the warm weather and looking for the daffodils and crocuses to pop up and show their spring colors. Perhaps, I will finally find a race to run as well.
