Whenever I used to see a runner running in cold weather or rain, I would say, look at that crazy guy, wtf is he doing running outside in such weather. Whenever I'd see a group of people running in 30F Chicago cold, I would think what is wrong with these people, why can't sit by the fireplace in their house and enjoy hot chocolate?
Today, I have lost my right to ask such questions, because this morning I ran with a group of Chicago Area Running Association(CARA) runners, in a little rain and under 40F. Let me tell you, its definitely way more fun than sitting at home and sipping hot chocolate. We met up at Chicago Yatch Club at 8:00am. I ran for 5 miles with the 10 min/mile group. We passed by the Shed Aquarium and turned back at the planetarium. The view was awesome, one side was the lake Michigan other side was the breathtaking view of city skyline. At the end of the run, we stretched and went to Corner Bakery Cafe for a hot cup of coffee and some scrambled eggs.
Running outdoors with groups is so much more exciting than running alone on a treadmill. You get to meet new people, know their running aspirations, achievements, injuries and stories. The more I run with other people, the more it appears to me as cult, as a secret society. All this makes getting early on a Saturday morning completely worth it. I think I am addicted (check out the video).
-DFG
PS: If you are interested in Bike the Drive on May 25, 2008 , try coupon code CAM5B8 while registering to get $3 off .
Today, I have lost my right to ask such questions, because this morning I ran with a group of Chicago Area Running Association(CARA) runners, in a little rain and under 40F. Let me tell you, its definitely way more fun than sitting at home and sipping hot chocolate. We met up at Chicago Yatch Club at 8:00am. I ran for 5 miles with the 10 min/mile group. We passed by the Shed Aquarium and turned back at the planetarium. The view was awesome, one side was the lake Michigan other side was the breathtaking view of city skyline. At the end of the run, we stretched and went to Corner Bakery Cafe for a hot cup of coffee and some scrambled eggs.
Running outdoors with groups is so much more exciting than running alone on a treadmill. You get to meet new people, know their running aspirations, achievements, injuries and stories. The more I run with other people, the more it appears to me as cult, as a secret society. All this makes getting early on a Saturday morning completely worth it. I think I am addicted (check out the video).
-DFG
PS: If you are interested in Bike the Drive on May 25, 2008 , try coupon code CAM5B8 while registering to get $3 off .
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