Still streaking

I can't seem to stop. Running, that is.

I started running every day on November 11, and it's still going on. All but one day (Christmas Eve eve, when I was super short on time) have been outdoors.

In December I covered a total of 129.45 miles. January was 139.95 miles. Maybe 1/4-1/3 was walking.

What started out as wanting to do at least 1 mile per day, somehow turned into at least a 5k per day. Most days I try to do an hour - so a 5k run and 2-mile walk fits nicely. Some days it is 4/1, and on Fridays I've lately been doing a 10k with a mile walk. On rare occasions I don't have time (like Sundays) or I just don't feel up to it (like Saturdays) and I will only do a mile or two or three.

February started off with quite the mood swing. On 2/1 it was 51 and sunny and I ran a 4/1 on the greenway in shorts and a long sleeve shirt. The next day we got hit with a winter storm and I had to break out the screw shoes to run in the snow. The temp was still in the 30s, and it was actually kind of pretty (that's my greenway path below).

 

Today the roads were closed (and we had a snow day). I was nervous to run because I measured 7" and there was no sign of a snowplow in our neighborhood. I put on my screw shoes and headed out around noon. There was a set of tracks down and around and toward the main-ish road (Winchester). I traipsed along a tire track and was able to run down a somewhat plowed Winchester to the church with the 1/4-mile loop. There was one set of tire tracks most of the way around it. I thought for sure I would ware a nice path, but it still wasn't too smooth even after 14 times around. Anyway, I did a pretty slow (even by my standards) 4.5 mile jog in the snow and walked the 3/4-mile back home. My feet were pretty wet, and my mustache was frozen stiff. Overall it didn't feel too bad though. It was still snowing, and a bit windy since the church isn't very well protected. I think the temp was 19F with a windchill of 5. 

There are times I think I can't continue this streak. My right fascia has bothered me some, and my left calf now and then. Plus my legs just get tired sometimes. Yet I'm still afraid to stop for fear I will stop altogether. I know it's silly, but likely the plight of my addictive personality.

So, that's how I've been making it through... even the snow. I really hope Spring gets here soon. 50 degrees was pretty nice. 

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“But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.” -Psalm 59:16