Journal Review - Feb 08

I only made two journal entries this month.

I covered the weather. February was brutal (for Cincinnati). I think the coldest mile I ran was completed at 16 degrees F with a windchill of ZERO. I actually stayed out for an extra mile. I think I was excited that I was actually out in it. It took about 10 minutes before the pain left my forehead from the cold. Yes, I had a hat on. Good thing There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather...

Then there was the snow storm. I got my mile in that day fighting through about 7 inches of snow. Our streets had not been plowed yet. We live in a hilly park, so while trying to just stay upright and not break an ankle, I was also dodging SUVs that were carrying sled-riders to our (in)famous sledding slopes.

I also clocked myself a couple times. The first two times, I ran my mile in 9:30. The third time, I got it down to 8:59.

By the end of the month, I had crossed over 60 days. For reminder's sake, I started my streak on Dec 27th, 2007.

Couple current issues.
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Also, I said that I listen to Bruce Murray's podcasts, The Running Shoe. We taped a conversation/interview last night regarding my streak and he's posting it tomorrow night (or maybe Friday) at his site. The address is listed here in my Links section. We talked about the ups/downs over the year, what I plan to do the day after I complete my year, and just why in the world I even decided to do it. I was honored to do it and hope that it helps someone find the motivation to get out start their own streak, or at least get active. Check it out.

Thanks for reading. See you next time.