Yes. It's snowing here. Non-stop. You've read all the stories and heard the latest news that Alaska is getting record-breaking snowfall this winter, right? All of you Midwesterners wondering where your snow's at? It's in my driveway. You're welcome.
Uggghhh. If it'll ever stop snowing, and maybe, just maybe, get above 10 degrees I might actually decide to go for a run. Until then, I've been occupying my free time with sewing.
I said it. Sewing. It's quite relaxing, actually. A bit therapeutic, too. It's nice to remember that I'm actually still good at some of this "wifely" stuff. hahaha. So far I've made six adorable braided jersey-knit scarves, and one even more adorable apron. I will post pics later. So cute!
Not that I would've been able to run, anyway. I've been captured by a week-long sickness. I blame it on the -23 degree weather we've been having. No joke, folks. NEGATIVE 23! These Alaskans -- they're tough stuff. Sarah Palin, one tough chick, but I can also see why she's one crazy woman, too. Alaskans may be tough, but keep 'em here long enough and they're just not right in the head. This place should not be inhabited by humans. (Joking aside, I will say that there is no better place in the summer than Alaska.)
Which leads me to my next "S".
My 2012 race schedule. I'm fairly excited about the lineup so far, and I'm anxiously waiting to add more races to the list. But I must be patient for certain things in my life to fall into place. Here's my pending list:
March 17, 2012 -- Rock 'n Roll USA Half Marathon -- Washington, D.C.
March 24, 2012 -- Run Rogue 5K -- Fairfax, VA
April 27-28, 2012 -- American Odyssey Relay -- Washington D.C. and surrounding states
July 24, 2012 -- Deseret News Marathon -- Salt Lake City, UT
December 4, 2012 -- Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Marathon -- Las Vegas, NV
January 2013 -- Florida Keys Ragnar Relay -- Miami to Key West, FL
You may have noticed that none of the above are in Alaska. Very keen observation, my dear readers. It's true. And you may also have noticed that the first three are all located within the DC area. Hmmmm...something is up. But what can it be?
I think I'll keep you guessing for a week or so. It's more fun that way.
Cheers and happy snow shoveling!
HA, you can keep my share of the white stuff! I can't even imagine how you guys handle winter. Just think, in a few weeks pitchers and catchers will be reporting......... Ah spring.
ReplyDeleteOoo ooo oooo I know, I know!!!! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was -20 F with the windchill last night here. SO COLD. But I layered up (A LOT) and got out and ran anyways. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I am very glad this cold snap is only lasting a week though. I wouldn't be able to handle that extreme of temps year round for running. I used to live in Northern BC though where it was that cold day in and day out for weeks at a time. That was before I started running though!
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