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Fair Weather Runners

Jess — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:36:23 +0000

You can always tell when I’ve had a good run by looking at my legs.

I had a fantastic run today! I had no idea I was covered in “road grime” until I was walking back home. Despite the fact that its “road grime” and not “trail dirt grime”, I love it. This is a tell tell sign that Central Park isn’t busy. I love fair weather runners! Central Park was a peaceful oasis. Not one egotistic manic tried to race me today (thank God!).

I really think this could be the beginning of my new running season. I’m just afraid to say that now, because I know that come February it will be a huge challenge to get out there for longer runs. Do any of you have any early spring or late winter races that you’re planning on training for?

Hot or Cold?

Jess — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:31:30 +0000

I forgot to tell you guys about the Nike Test Drive Program. How cool is this?

If I decide that cross trainers aren’t for me I can return them, no questions asked! So far I’m really liking them. The nice sales lady told me that I could totally beat them up for 30 days and then return them for a new pair. I don’t think that will be happening cause I really like them. If you’ve been eyeing a new pair of Nike kicks, be sure to visit your nearest Niketown and ask them about this program.

And now for the moment you’ve been waiting for all day: The answer to Tuesday Trivia:

Coincidentally, if I were to go for a run at this very moment I would be wearing long sleeves. You guys are good! I bust out the long sleeves when the temps hit 60 degrees. What do you prefer hot or cold weather running? I’m not gonna lie as much as I hate being cold, I’ve grown quite fond of winter running. My favorite time to run is when there is snow on the ground. Lets hope there’s lots of snow this year.

Don’t forget to play Tuesday Trivia again next week, where the correct answer may win you a prize! Woo hoo!

Sugar, Sugar

Jess — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:12:48 +0000

Thank you for all the help today! Too bad its not a spin-a-thon, cause we could spin all day with the songs you guys gave me! I’ll begin putting the play-list together tonight and will post it later in the week.

I got the opportunity to wear these this morning.

Yes, those would be knee warmers. It was a mere 56 degrees when I headed out to meet Stacey at 5:30 a.m. I also was still wearing them in July. Not normal and not acceptable. It should be possible to be knee warmer free for at least three months out of the year.

Did you see this?

Check out the NY Times article regarding this campaign that will be featured in NYC subways.

Do you think this is an effective campaign for motivating change? Personally, I think it may be so extreme that people will just ignore it. Its kinda like telling a meat eater that their stomach is a graveyard in an attempt to convert them into a vegetarian.