This year has been nuts with an unusually cold winter and now with more storms this spring than normal. I'm sure there will be a name for what we are going through, like EL Nino or something. That doesn't make it any easier to live with though. I went out Friday with threatening storms and ended up doing the last mile and a half in the rain and wind.
Today the sun came out and I took advantage of it. Being Easter most of the businesses were closed and because of that the traffic was much lighter than normal. I went down one of our main roads that is usually to congested to be walk/run friendly. It's very hilly but I enjoyed taking the new route. I don't train in residential areas since we have very loose leash laws and dog encounters are frequent.
I was able to do a really strong and satisfying 8 miler with, except for a stiff breeze at times, perfect weather. It just isn't the same training on the treadmill where 3 to 4 miles is about all you can stand. Today really recharged my batteries. Especially after a skunky race a week ago.
Often one day can turn a training season around for you. Even after a hard winter like we had just getting out in the sun again can remind us why we do it.
Thanks for reading.
Happy Panda
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