Well, here we are!
The new year isn’t so new anymore, and we are almost into February. Just like that!
It’s also (already) time for a few minutes at the ‘Fessional. We all have those things that just need released (and confessed among friends), and I’m no exception.
Have I ever mentioned that winter is my fourth favorite season?
If not, I’m saying it now. Ugh, this week was C-O-L-D! Thankfully, the precip has been at the minimum (thus far, #NoComplaints). But Holy Brrr, Batman, the sub-freezing temps (and sub-ZERO feels-like conditions) have been less than pleasant.
It’s a good thing I’ve got the #IowaTough thing going for me.
…and just like that, the weather is “whiplashing” us back to realty.
We still haven’t had much for precip in my area, and I’m totally good with that. This week did see some crazy cold conditions, though. Need I mention the wicked wind?
Next week’s forecast is showing those arctic temps continuing, so lucky us! It’s a good thing I’m #IowaTough and have the gear to show for it.
How is time going SOOO fast?
Here we are, already more than a full week in and (already) the new year isn’t feeling so new. I’m always amazed how quickly the pre-season routine(s) return(s) once the metaphorical ball drops at 12:00 on January 1st.
Indeed. Another Runner’s World Winter Run Streak is in the rear view window.
What started as a supposed once-and-done ordeal has returned every year since 2013. Whodda thunk?
This particular streak was different from all previous ones, in so many ways and on so many levels.
I’d wish you a warm welcome, but it would be an oxymoron of a gesture.
Yes, it may be the first Weekly Run Down of 2025, but the only thing warm about it would be the spoken words of my greeting, LOL. Holy Brrr, Batman, it done got frigid!
Nonetheless, this is my Midwest reality, and I refuse to let it defeat me…
I don't know about anyone else, but I sure could go for a nice frothy hot beverage in these cold weather conditions.
I’m always game for some warm conversation, as well, so how about we combine the two? We’d probably have to gather virtually, but so what? That just means we wouldn’t need to go out, in the freezing wind, to meet-up anywhere. We could just “stay in” and keep comfy on our own virtual couches, while sipping from our favorite mugs and chat to our hearts’ content.
It sounds like a win-win to me…
