No More Rain

The weather has been a wee bit inconsistent the last week or so. From comfortable t-shirt weather to goulashes and gloves in a mere 48 hours. This means cold running gear has made its Fall debut!

Brief apparel anecdote- some essentials I can recommend from many inclement weather runs, include...

1) A beanie; I wear the UA movement beanie that is lined with a technical material that wicks moisture while the exterior keeps me warm and is soft. Doesn't appear that this model is still be available online, but this one is pretty close.

2) Gloves! I have an old pair of adidas running gloves that still do the trick. You don't necessarily need something over insulated as you do warm-up during workouts.

3) A Base Layer; On especially bitter morning runs, I make sure to wear a base layer top that fits tightly to my skin, providing additional insulation. The UA Inferno Hoodie might be a little flashy, especially with their new fall color waves, but it is extremely effective. The fit is tight, the neck is high, there are added thumb holes that trap in heat and a fabulous hood that give you that "speed skater look" but at least you are warm!

4) Spandex, leggings, compression tights; whatever you want to call them- they work. The UA ColdGear tight, featured here, is thicker than some of my tights but makes the difference in 40 degree temperatures.

Weather on Thursday and Friday were dismal and practice was nearly canceled. We were still able to get half the team out for a tough 3.5 mile tempo run Thursday and an easy 30-45 min on Friday. The cold, windy rain continued on into the weekend and didn't let up until Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, I somehow managed an 80 minute run, approx 11 miles. Made it to Druid Hill and the rain and wind picked up significantly. Made it around the reservoir twice, and headed back downtown; Rusty Scupper loop and back on Central. I was totally soaked but happy to have gotten the run out of the way.

Following an eventful farmer's market trip, ran about 4 miles; around the stadium loop and back through the harbor. Of course, the rain subsided as soon as I got home and changed into my comfy Sunday football watching gear.

Workout Summary:
Mon, 10/12- NOTHING!
Tues, 10/13- Track (4 miles)
Wed, 10/14- 30 min easy with XC team (4 miles)
Thurs, 10/15- 6x .6 mile loop w/ hill, tempo run with XC team (3.6 miles)
Fri, 10/16-35 min easy with XC team (4 miles)
Sat, 10/17- 80 min moderate pace (11 miles)
Sun, 10/18- 30 min moderate pace (4 miles)
31 miles