I love days that are full of sunshiney goodness. Yesterday was totally one of those days.
All day long I wanted to run, but I had to wait until I finished my to-do’s for the day. (You know, things like watching part one of The Real Housewives of New York reunion. Priorities, yo.)
When the clock struck 1 pm, I was all geared up in my shorts and t-shirt, ready to hit the road. I stepped outside, and what did I discover? It was freezing cold, ice ice baby, big brrrrr, Amy needs a winter coat, very chilly outside! That sneaky sun! All day long I had been looking out my windows thinking that we had the second coming of summer upon us. Sure, I knew it wasn’t hot. (We don’t have a/c, so the windows are always open, but apparently I misjudged the strength of our radiators. Inside was toasty, outside was frosty.)
Somebody else who was very tricksy: my Garmin.
Little Orange took a long time to find the satellites. I don’t know what his problem was; it was the clearest day I’ve seen since I’ve been here, and he never gets temperamental like that. I spent 10 (yes 10!) minutes hopping around outside before I said, “screw it,” and took off running. Satellites be damned.
I ran 1.5 miles solo. During this portion of my run I found the most gorgeous leaf off all time. (Good shape, too. It kinda reminded me of Littlefoot’s leaf in The Land Before Time.) I decided that it had to be a good sign and stuck it in my hat for luck on the rest of the run.
Geronimo joined me for the next 2 uneventful miles, brining my total to 3.5 for the day. Not bad and definitely overdue. (I haven’t run since my awesome 6 mile GDR last week.) I got legs that run and lungs that breathe, so I can’t really complain. Although this did teach me that I need more winter running clothes (stat!) and probably some new running shoes (mine are way expired. Way.).
Next time I step out for a run, I’m stepping out prepared.*
Sometimes my Garmin is fickle too but usually only if the battery is low or I’m too close to buildings. Maybe the satellite peeps were just messing with you
I’m excited for your new running shoes!
Have a lovely weekend
Pretty leaf! I kind of sort of miss autumn (especially for running!) It’s still a million degrees here in Florida!
I hate when the sun plays tricks like that, it used to happen to me all the time when I lived in Seattle. Not so much here in Texas. Sun = Hot. I love your leaf! You should dip it in wax and save it foreeeevvvvverrrr.
My garmin is so damn old that it takes forever to find the satellites. Ugh. I’m in the market for a new one but waiting for a few weeks until we are in the states to order one
Beautiful picture! I think the Garmins decide to take longer when it’s cold. haha. I love that you named yours Little Orange.
Oh I bet it’s so beautiful over there! There are no trees here in El Paso (at least none that are not already brown lol), so I’m going to live this fall vicariously through your photos!
Beautiful leaf! Oooh, have a great time going shopping for new running gear!!!!!!! Keep us all posted on your new closet digs. =D
You run looks like it was the most beautiful run ever. I am very jealous! Here is Texas we have another heat wave currently. Ugh! Darn Texas weather.
I hate it when my Garmin is slow! I’m way too dependent on it when I’m outside running or walking.