What I’m Gonna LOVE about Spring

There’s a lot to love about Spring. 

If memory serves me right, I think Spring comes right after Winter. In Iowa, though, we’re still waiting for Winter to come to an end.

What's so great about Spring? As a runner who runs outdoors almost exclusively, there are several things, actually....


One of the big things is not needing to wear a fleece headband (or warm hat) every time I lace up the running shoes. Granted, I have a good collection of colorful ones to choose from, but they do make my hairline sweaty. I don't always have time to wash my hair, and there's only so much magic dry shampoo can work, after all. It'll be nice to not have to deal with the messy post-run-headband hair on my busy mornings.

I can finally pack away the puffer vests. I have a nice collection of colorful vests, too. but I'm ready to put them in storage for awhile. They're functional, they're fashionable, and they've served  me well, but they've lost their appeal.

The increasing daylight makes for even more enjoyable early morning runs. I'm not afraid of running in the dark (in the morning or evening), but it's always a welcome sight to have more daylight. What's even better, is heading out in the pre-dawn dark and watching the sun slowly rise as I knock out some miles. Total tranquility.

As spring advances, and summer approaches, my training becomes more focused. Even though I have plenty of races on tap through the late winter/early spring, I don't usually have specific race day goals for them (due to the erratic weather conditions). Come spring, though, I usually try to train a little harder for some of my summer races.

I can rotate the shorts and tank tops back to the front and center in my closet. As much as I appreciate the change of seasons, it’s no secret I prefer the warmth over the cold. I’m eager to bare my arms & legs and feel the sunshine as I pound the pavement.

Finally, there are blooming flowers, budding trees, and birds chirping everywhere. Is there anything greater than watching the grass become greener each day? How about the scent of the lilacs? The constantly changing colors as all the dormant trees come back to life?

All of these were in bloom at this time last year

Anyways, those are are few things I’m looking forward to enjoying...when Spring finally moves back in and takes up residence in Iowa.

What do you love about Spring? Has it arrived in your area?


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