winter has arrived

yup its cold. finally. it definitely took its time but now it has set it. high today was well 18 degrees. with the wind chill it was 8. so running tomorrow should be interesting to say the least. yes i have run in worse (much colder) but initially it is always such a shock. i will be fine. last weekend was 20+ in shorts in the 34 degrees but i will skip the shorts in the morning. or maybe sunday. i am not tied to either day honestly. i should figure out when there is will be less wind and go with that...just looking forward to a nice run. no pressure just get out there an move.

i like the winter. even in minnesota. there is something about everything being paused a bit at least in nature that is calming to me. and it all looks pristine and lovely - at least when it is covered in nice white snow. i say all of this now though when it is 0 next week i may be regretting it. we shall see. for now i will just appreciate my ability to run outside - be it in the freezing cold or otherwise. a marathon still awaits. and i am on a journey to be who i'm destined to be.