New Year's Virtual 5K

Yesterday it snowed like crazy - big fat flakes with some minor accumulation.  I didn't go into the office as I had planned and ended up kind of blowing the day off.  The good news is that I got a nice check from a client in the mail that ended my year a little better financially.  I also got started on my 2012 "year in review" post (nearly done, but looking for some pics). 

After a night of revelry with friends (a family friendly party we've gone to for years which gets easier each year the kids get older to the point I barely see mine), we packed up nearly all of the indoor Christmas decorations (since the outdoor ones are covered in snow).  I did a load of laundry and told myself I'd get out for Kiley's (at Daily Vitamin F) New Year's Virtual 5K as soon as the dryer buzzer sounded.  I finished dressing in my layers to deal with the 25° temps right as it buzzed and headed out the door.

I jogged out into the street with a bright orange sweatshirt to be as visible as possible since the sidewalks are covered in snow/ice.   Thankfully, there wasn't much traffic and the streets were plenty clear.  I tried to run more than walk and made it down to Modern Litho (1.6 miles away) in 17:something.  Headed back, but walked more than I had intended and fought my way up the hill.  My legs were tired (and somewhat sore) from my weekend workouts, but it took 38:11 for the 3.2 miles total.  Still not an awful pace (for me).

Self-portrait just after getting home - 3.2 miles done. 

I had on my Pie Run shirt, UA tights, non-wind resistant running pants, and a Carhartt sweatshirt with my IECA beanie/gloves (best conference attendance gift ever).  I was cold the first mile, perfect the middle mile and kind of hot/sweaty the last mile.  I took the gloves off about midway and stuffed them in the pocket of the sweatshirt.  Just kind of tracking what I wear to have a better idea what to pick on other runs.

Time to start anew:

YTD:
Swimming = 0 yds
Biking = 0 miles
Running = 3.2 miles

Still thinking about my goals, race calendar, etc for 2013.  Post to come after I finish my 2012 wrapup.