I just got back from a nice long run outside, actually the longest winter run I’ve done. It was a good evening, the temps were decent, the kids went down early, and I was feeling alright, so I headed out. I had my Skinny Raven-spiked shoes, tunes, and layers as I headed out into the night.
The spiked shoes are amazing. With the thawing we had a week or so ago, there are some hills that are shear ice… I was able to run right up them. The test comes when you have to go down them; you really have to put your trust in the spikes. They do a great job and throughout the run I was able to navigate icy hills and rough, icy terrain with sure footing. Running at night takes a bit of faith, at times, also. Sometimes the path is pretty dark and your putting one foot in front of the other, mentally ready to catch yourself if the ground is too uneven, but also expecting it to be relatively similar to the last step you take, which isn’t always the case.
Anyway, it was approximately 24 degrees out, very little wind, and I went 7+ miles. Almost 8, actually, according to Google Earth. I felt pretty good throughout the run and was pretty encouraged to be running outside. I don’t mind running on the treadmill as I usually get to watch a movie, but I really enjoy running when I am outside.
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