Running against the wind

I did it - my first long slow run on my way to completing a half marathon. I sucked up my willpower and bundled up to run in the cold, wind. Thankfully it was sunny! And not super early (11 am). I set out intending to run 4 miles but I just felt so good that I ended up running 5. I actually could have easily kept going, but I knew Jeff was waiting for lunch (and frankly, I was getting hungry). It was a slow run - 12 min/mile - but it was still running. I didn't stop even once - not even to walk. AND, 1.5 was in snow (which was a challenge for the calves).

It gave me the confidence to go forth with my training. I'm a bit worried about the logistics of running long distances before work (just because it takes me so long and I have my 40 minute drive to work), but I suppose I'll just have to suck it up and make it happen.