This was actually one of the best runs I've had in a long time. It was snowing, and according to the weather channel, 14 degrees with the 13 mph winds. I actually felt quite toasty. My socks (2 pair, outer ones smartwool) were soaked when I got back in, but I didn't feel it out running. This was around Riverside, over about 4 inches of snow-covered sidewalks. Some of the sidewalks had been previously shoveled, some not. I only slipped once. I passed the sledders in Swan Pond twice. If I had snow boots for the kids, I'd take them out. Maybe tomorrow I'll run out and get some. Throughout most of the run, a plane was circling Midway. Poor people. I can still hear a plane circling now. I hope it isn't the same one, but it probably is. Visibility is bad--it was flying quite low. Anyway, my pace was pretty good for slogging through the snow. Avg. 9:18--and it felt nice and easy. It was an Underarmor Christmas, but I didn't wear any of it today. I might have to return one shirt, but I think I'll get some more tights instead.
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