My running route. Looks like a big dog had taken itself out for a walk on the far L and R, I’m the second on the L, then Kobi’s little feet.
I’m tired of the cold. It became quite cold again on March 21st. It doesn’t make any sense. Well it does actually, when you live 2 hours south of the Northwest Territories winter likes to sink its teeth in and hold on.
The forecast for the next 7 days is -18C to -20C overnight with highs up to -2C. If it has a “negative” sign in front of a number that cannot be called a “high” in my opinion anymore. Perhaps if I refer to the temperature in farenheit I will feel slightly better.
I’ve had a few decent runs outside this week, but I find my enthusiasm is wearing down. I had to remind myself during yesterday’s run that I need to be happy and grateful to be running again (recall foot injury) and I am and that kept me going, but it’s getting harder and harder to continue embracing the cold.
Kobi and her canine enthusiasm. Cold or snow doesn’t phase her.
It also didn’t help that there was a really cold head-wind and the footing was really tricky thanks to the inch of new snow over ice.
I’m sure in another 2 weeks spring will really be here and I’ll be complaining about something else (like mud), but I’m kind of looking forward to complaining about something else – with enthusiasm of course.
Outdoor Running Adventures 
March 22, 2014 at 11:43 am
Oh, I wish you much great weather in the future!! That stinks!! Cold head-winds are the worst, too!!! Keep on going!!! It will be warmer before you know it! 🙂
March 22, 2014 at 1:01 pm
Here’s hoping! It’s beautiful and sunny out, but sooooo cold!
March 22, 2014 at 2:36 pm
Oh, the cold, how I’m tired of you! 😉
March 22, 2014 at 5:19 pm
Oh man, this winter seems to be dragging on and bumming a bunch of people out. You can come to Texas for a visit – it’s fairly warm here now. Hope you get spring soon!!!
March 22, 2014 at 5:32 pm
If this weather doesn’t let up soon, I am going to need a break somewhere warm, or even hot. It can’t stay cold forever….
March 22, 2014 at 6:37 pm
Ha, mud is the next runner complaint once the winter ends.
March 22, 2014 at 6:48 pm
Yes it is! At least snow is clean.
March 22, 2014 at 7:58 pm
While our temperatures are nowhere near that cold down in Vancouver it’s still much chillier than it was the past couple of weeks as well! I think Mama Nature got a little bit confused after the first day of Spring…
March 23, 2014 at 7:33 am
I think nature did get a bit confused. Brrrrr, Vancouver chilly isn’t comfortable thanks to the humidity down there. At least it’s a dry cold up here.
March 24, 2014 at 11:05 am
Yeah it’s very different. When I lived a little more in the interior it would get to -30 but I was fine as long as I was bundled up properly…if it gets to -5 here I don’t even want to go outside!
March 24, 2014 at 1:24 pm
So true! I’ve found that no matter how many layers I’m wearing, -5 in Vancouver feels so cold!
March 23, 2014 at 6:19 am
I feel your pain. Two beautiful 60F days here, and in a day we’re to get another accumulation of snow and be in the 20Fs again. I was so close to being able to put away all those winter gear clothes! Yesterday I was out working a burn of all the fallen tree debris – t-shirt and jeans. It was wonderful. Not too hot, not too cold. We could be outside again! I miss liking outside. 🙂 Take care. Be careful with your foot on that ice.
March 23, 2014 at 7:37 am
I miss liking outside too. Such a good way to summarize how I’m feeling about this cold spring. It’s -17C/1F right now! Enough already.
March 23, 2014 at 12:48 pm
Exactly. It’s just hanging on…. which winter always does where I’m from, usually, we get a snow storm around spring break here and that’s the end… lo-and behold! Snow coming this week… it wouldn’t be so bad if the rest of the winter hadn’t been so abnormal…
March 23, 2014 at 1:22 pm
It has been an abnormal winter. I find some comfort knowing that at least I’m not alone in experiencing an abnormal winter. I hope the snow leaves for you soon!
March 23, 2014 at 3:00 pm
🙂 Thanks. You too! Here’s to warmer runs! Cheers!
March 23, 2014 at 6:34 am
Just when you think you’re out of it, slam, more cold. If January and February weren’t so brutal, I’d almost be okay with this, but this winter’s been relentless… Bring on that mud, and sun burn.
March 23, 2014 at 7:40 am
It has been a relentless winter. A sun burn would feel so nice right about now. I’m even okay with the idea of mud again.
March 26, 2014 at 2:33 pm
I share your longing for spring. It’s almost here now, but it’s dragging it’s feet too. If it’s any consolation, I was hoping to find spring in Rome, but instead I ran a marathon in the pouring rain. I conclude that spring isn’t in Rome either. I hope it’ll come out of hiding soon. Much more importantly though – I’m so delighted to keep hearing the great news about your fading injury! Upwards and onwards!
March 26, 2014 at 3:17 pm
That does make me feel somewhat better that nearly everyone isn’t having a great spring! And yes, my foot is on the mend. It’s not getting worse at all and I keep increasing the time out running so this is very positive.
March 26, 2014 at 3:22 pm
That’s awesome, Angie! 😀 You’ll be so ready to run through spring when it finally makes an appearance!
March 26, 2014 at 3:42 pm
I will be ready! Being able to wear just one layer and no winter hats and mittens is going to feel amazing too.
March 26, 2014 at 3:46 pm
I have run in shorts and a t-shirt already. I was freezing while doing so, but that’s beside the point, dammit!
March 26, 2014 at 7:35 pm
Well, that will teach the cold weather!