We're in the midst of another typical Chicago winter here. We are having a stretch of below zero temps the last few days culminating with three inches of snow last night. The snow was kind of nice this morning, but 3 degrees is just too cold. Tomorrow's high temp is only supposed to be -2 and over night down to -15 with windchills as low as -35. This is the type of weather that makes training at this time of year so tough. I really do not like the cold weather. In fact, I hate being cold. So, getting myself out the door on days like these truly takes a major effort. And it seems to get harder as the years pass by. But, hopefully, this will just make me stronger.
Give me heat any day. My best marathon had temps in the 80s. And I have always done well in the heat. This is the reason I would have such a hard time with a major spring race. I wouldn't be able to get the training I feel I need during the cold months. Training through a whole summer is what gives me the confidence that I can have a very successful fall season. But it is important that I get out often enough in January and February to maintain a solid base going into my formal training.
So here's to our good ole' Chicago's winters!
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