This is what the sky looked like Saturday AM
It all started Tuesday night. The forecast noted a wind warning and warmer temperatures. They were right. The wind was brutal and it was even raining horizontal for a while. The temperature jumped to +7C that night.
Since the windstorm it has been unseasonably warm. Like +5C (with lows to -5C). It’s forecasted to stay warm all next week too. This is one long Chinook.
Monday night, prior to the heat wave, I had a moonlight run on the community trail. Of course it was cold that night (-17C). Kobi loved it and we were the only ones out there. We did come across some snow angels though. No photos as I didn’t have any pockets to put any digital gear in.
I haven’t run since Monday as I’ve been having some weird foot issues. It started earlier in the month and I had hoped it would just go away, but it hasn’t. The top of my foot hurts between the ankles.
I’ve been doing some Google research and have self-diagnosed myself with extensor tendonitis. I’m going to see a physiotherapist on Monday when I’m out of town for work as we don’t have a physiotherapist where I live. We also don’t have a veterinarian (more for Kobi than me), but I digress. I shall see what the physio dude thinks.
Skiing doesn’t seem to bother my foot much so I’m doing that. Thank goodness because Kobi goes a little loco when she doesn’t get run lots (as do I). We did have a lovely long snowshoe Saturday afternoon as walking doesn’t hurt (no wildlife encounters).
Kobi after our ski in +5C. This is her I-don’t-want-to-go-home-face.
Well, I’m off for another ski as it is a balmy +4C already and Kobi is (un)patiently waiting for me…
January 19, 2014 at 12:15 pm
Love her “I don’t want to go home face” too adorable.
January 19, 2014 at 1:40 pm
She is so expressive. Between her ears and eyes I pretty much know what she’s thinking.
January 19, 2014 at 2:35 pm
I’d love a little heat wave now… Looks like the next few days here we should be seeing the low teens – farenheit. Come on spring time… Does your physio run? Don’t believe him if he’s not…
January 19, 2014 at 5:59 pm
I hope you get a bit of a break from the cold. I know it’s going to get cold here again and I’m not looking forward to it. Good point about the physio. I haven’t seen this one for a few years and I can’t recall if he runs, I think he does. That will be my first question.
January 20, 2014 at 9:30 am
Have fun busting out the short running shorts and tank tops!
January 20, 2014 at 6:56 pm
LOL – it’s not quite that warm, but close!
January 23, 2014 at 12:57 am
It’s been really mild here too; just a bit wet and windy. It’s actually great for running, as the ground is good – muddy on the trails, but no frost or snow. (Don’t get me wrong, I love both frost and snow and they don’t stop me running, but let’s face it: they do complicate things!). I really hope your foot gets better soon. You’re absolutely doing the right thing by checking out the niggle before it gets worst. It’s a great idea to do active things that don’t irritate the niggle, and I’m sure Kobi is delighted that there’s still plenty of action! Get better soon, and keep us posted!
January 23, 2014 at 5:42 am
It’s very weird that it got so mild for us, I’m sure it will get cold again. I’m glad you’re getting a break from the frost and snow. I’ve learned to stop running before things get really bad. Fingers crossed that I’ll be back running in a week or two.