Although I knew it was a red air quality day, I decided to head out anyway, since I didn't want to let myself take a day off after just starting to reestablish the habit of consistent early morning workouts. By the end, every time I coughed I was sure it was due to the high particulate count and that I was taking a few weeks off my life. Jake is out of school for the holidays and decided to enjoy himself today and not join me at 5:30. (If I were him, I wouldn't even consider running at 5:30 at any time during the break!) I read his text before leaving, so I brought along Ira Glass and some This American Life to keep me company. I kept the pace very easy, but the miles clipped by quickly, thanks to the electronic companionship. |