Monday, December 21, 2009

Let It Snow...

Well, the first week of my 18 week training program is in the books and I have dealt with some tough winter weather already and it isn't even January yet :(. This training program has 2 Quality/Speed days which are really a challenge in the wind/cold/ice, but it is so nice to mix up the longer runs with some different types of runs. Yesterday Maine was brushed by the large winter storm that paralyzed the Northeast but as all runners know, even a few inches of snow and ice makes things twice as difficult. It was the first time I got to try out my Icespikes that I bought a few months ago and man are they awesome!!! I know that Keith (the President of Icespike) has been making the rounds at tons of expos over the fall/winter and for good reason. I don't think I would have dared to take on the icy Maine roads during a winter storm without them and I encourage everyone who does any type of winter running/walking to try them - you won't be disappointed. Thanks to Keith and Icespike for supporting me during my training and also contributing to my fundraising efforts. 17 weeks to go!!!