test

Had a good 10 miler Saturday morning.  It was COLD.  I started at Mopac and by the time I got to Lamar I was still so cold I seriously considered doing the short loop but talked myself out of it.  I still had the option  to peel off at 1st or Congress or I35 but I warmed up pretty quick after Lamar and continued on.  After I passed the dam on Pleasant Valley and turned onto Lakeshore Dr I shifted into the wind and boy was it cutting.  Thankfully it was just gusty.  I was pretty warm except for my hands.  I wore a single pair of  wool gloves that are the giveaways at races so they are not very substantial.  I already own a decent pair of gloves besides the white ones that may have been a bit better but I told Misty before the run that I need to invest in a really good pair of cold weather gloves that aren't too bulky.

I passed the test again though.  Days like Saturday are tests that people of my ilk put on themselves.  We purposely put ourselves in situations that are difficult or may possibly fail at.  My plan for Saturday morning was the 10 mile loop under far from ideal conditions.  That made it that much more satisfying!