Jill, you know everything has a reason. So, I figure, if I am running a 50k in February, and we have to cross 3 creeks that could be knee deep, might as well keep the legs feeling the true effect of this cold temps. Those creeks will be running below freezing temps, and I will be ready.
Yes, Sam thinks Im nuts and often shakes her head, but she conceded a long time ago when I convinced her, all these weird things Im doing is for a reason. It is to prepare me. She was always worried about "race day" and the long miles etc. I explained to her, race day is a victory lap if you train properly. She even said it Saturday... "wait, you just did long miles this morning, why do you have to run again Sunday night the same mileage" so I am prepared for 50k/50mi (or insert distance here).
Trust me when I say my comments are always encouraging. I respect anyone who gets off the couch and does anything, I just like to see people beat the elements, and not let nature or a 2 year old that wont sleep, beat you.
Yes, I do the finger pumping, but at mile 2, when I could feel my blood tingling up my arm, back into my core, I knew there was no hope. It is fine, Id rather have a warm core then warm fingers.
