Since I was trying to catch up on my studies and workload, I went out for an evening run. Starting out just after 5:00 p.m., I could immediately feel the brutality of frigid air even though I was wearing four layers of clothing. Needless to say, it only got colder. I ran over a thin layer of snow and ice to Big Cottonwood Park then completed five-and-a-half laps around the softball complex in an attempt to warm up before heading further away from home. However, I did not warm up that much and it was a little bit boring running in circles; therefore, I head out on an out-and-back course to Oakridge Elementary. When I reached the bridge that crosses Wasatch Boulevard (i.e., around 4200 South), my hands felt frozen even though I was wearing mittens. As a result, I just wrapped my hands inside my vest and ran across the bridge that was unbelievably icy. From Churchill Junior High School, I just began the half-mile ascent to Oakridge hoping that the climb would restore some of my body heat. It actually worked; that is, once at the school my hands and body were feeling warm. Plus, the amazing view of the Salt Lake Valley lights helped take my mind off the literally snot-freezing cold temperature. On my descent, I ran cautiously (i.e., looking out for black ice) while trying to keep up the pace in order to retain my body heat. In total, I ran 12.2 miles and even though it was at a slow pace, it felt like one heck of an accomplishment.
Finally, in regards to my non-running workout, while watching football, I was able to get in 300 sit-ups and 30 push-ups. | 