I ran 3 m this morning in the blowing rain. I had planned a bike ride but had a hard time getting motivated to ride in that strong wind with rain.
PM I almost wimped out on my bike ride today but finally got out there and did it. The rain wasn't as bad but the roads were very wet and slushy. I did 19 miles. 4 miles on pavement and the rest on gravel roads covered with melting packed snow and ice and mud. We had about 18 inches of snow on the ground and after the last couple warm days and the rain it's about half that. I was getting covered with mud and slush and getting soaked and just wanted to get the ride over with but realized I wasn't cold and I was getting as great workout in the tough conditions and it became fun. I even went 4 miles farther than planned. It's amazing how your attitude can change everything. I jumped a flock of 60 or 70 sharptail grouse and that was a neat sight. With about 6 miles to go the wind switched and started blowing from the north and a wet snowy sleet started blowing sideways and would sting my face. Luckily the wind was at my back most of the rest of the way which made it a great ride. . I got hame soaked and totaly covered with mud. Great fun! Glad I got out. | 