A simple formula - Run more miles than degrees

Somehow, all my recent posts revolve around the weather, but as I've quickly learned, this is Boston Marathon training in New England.

My past two long runs have been in weather built for for huskies, polar bears and coolers. But they've been my best option for conditions - you can dress for cold, but fresh snow is only good for skiing on.

Both runs have started off at a balmy 6 degrees. The 14 miler last week had a lovely 10-15mph wind for the first half of it, but the sun was shining bright, so that was a plus. (note the frozen bandana around my neck - that had been over my mouth, but the moisture met the cold and it froze solid!)

Saturday's run of 16 miles also started at 6, was sunny, but maxed out at 9. There was actually quite an uplifting moment coming through Coolidge Corner when the external thermometer on the bank flipped from 8 to 9 degrees as I ran by. Why, that's almost bikini weather!

The important thing is I finished and came home to a warm house, with a wonderful breakfast inside (followed by a kick-butt hazlenut donut from the best local donut store Union Square Donuts!) Not everyone is as lucky.

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