First run of the "Winter Season"

Hey everyone,

I just finished my first run of the "winter season" by winter I mean having to load up on gear....ya know ear warmers, gloves, thicker tights, jacket etc. ( I will take any winter gear secrets any of you can give me) I know that for me I hate wearing gloves, because I use pandora and runkeeper during my runs and sometimes I need to check them and you cannot check them with gloves (boo right?)

I really like this blog, it keeps me accountable for my running and weight loss.... I mean really tonight made me remember why I love running.... as much as I complain about the cold, I LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE running in it. I suffer from really bad allergies, and I do really well when its cold out. I know this sounds crazy, but I really like the burn in the lungs, and the coldness of the air and how it makes you sweat while you are actually cold.. I LOVE IT! I also really love the wind blowing in my face, and the  leaves falling around me. Makes you see the true beauty on this earth that God made for us!

If you are like me and hate the winter... get some thick sights, a warm flexible jacket or fleece and and earwarmer and get out there!!! I run year round... I started training for the Pittsburgh Half in January.... my favorite run I ever put up was the day we had a heavy snow....nothing like running in the fluffy stuff!!! :) Remember the first mile in the cold is the worst, after that its very refreshing!!! When its really cold put a scarf around your face, or get one of these neck warmers.... you can do it!!!!!!

I love pictures so I took a picture to document my first run in the winter..... and right when I ended the run , it began to snow :)..... love you all GET RUNNING!