As expected, the weather warmed back up to more tolerable temperatures. The rainy days put a hamper on my running schedule. I was able to go Tuesday night in the 28 degree air and again on Friday night. Saturday I rested, then got up this morning and made a 30 minute run in the 30 degree morning sun. I can't quite understand the guys who "man up" and run in shorts when it is below freezing. Dude, your freaking crazy to let your muscles never get a chance to get warm. Sure your legs ar working, but the heat generated is just vaporizing in the frigid air. Go ahead, get a cramp or pull a muscle. Me and my wuss pants will be tooling along when you're sidelined at the doctor's office.
I walked 4 miles of trails at the Enterprise South Nature Park next to the VW plant in Chattanooga. Very nice place to get a light workout. Throw that on top of my 3 mile run this morning and I'm at 7 miles on foot today. I walked 4 different trails and passed by several WWII ammunition bunkers along the way. The park offers bike paths for the road bikes and pedestrians, trail paths for mountain bikes, pedestrian only paths, and a loop around the perimeter for cars only.
I'm looking forward to the upcoming Christmas holidays and a much needed break from work. I've only been back to work since April after 7 months of nothing, but the job can wear a person out if not for a break in the action. Most of the past eight months I've worked through almost every holiday and or holiday weekend. I've been fortunate to get extended weekends when I needed the extra time for personal duties. I am thankful to be employed this time of year. It has helped take the stress away from the holiday season for Gin and myself.
I hope you and your family are filled with the Christmas spirit. That all your wishes come true. That you are able to make someone's Christmas memorable for years to come. Give what you can to those in need and be thankful to receive all you are given this season.
Merry Christmas!!!
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