As a kid, did you ever play Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? My sister owned at that computer game. But even she would’ve had a hard time guessing that the following photos are of Texas.
Apparently, we got 12.4 inches of snow (a record for us). That probably sounds like nothing to you northerners; but come on people, this isn’t Boston!
Call me crazy, but I’ve always wanted to run in the snow… just to see what it feels like.
So, complete with Thorlos running socks and no expectations, that’s exactly what I did.
Verdict? It was fun!! I wasn’t able to run anywhere near as fast as usual, and speedwork was definitely out of the question, but running through the thick snow (maybe 3-4 inches on the sidewalks) presented just as much of a challenging workout; it was kind of like running through sand. I’d worried about my feet staying dry, but the Thorlos really did a good job. And the scenery was amazing.
Immediately upon my return, I fell down into the snow, ipod and all, and made an angel. Then I just lay there for a couple of minutes, with a huge smile.
It was so peaceful. I could’ve stayed longer, but I was getting kinda wet.
(Below, getting up from angel-making. The abominable snowman CCK!)
(Like my funny pink hat? Yes I did indeed run in it. Comfort over beauty!) Besides, breakfast was calling me, in all its melted-banana-trick glory:
The famous Banana Brulee Oatmeal. 🙂
(I also added just a few coconut shavings; I don’t really like them… but they were sitting on the counter, and apparently I hadn’t had enough white flakey things for one day!)
Beautiful snow!! Props for running the snow!
<3 jess
xoxo
Haha. I kept joking I felt like I had been transported to another state too. This is definitely a memory we will talk about for years to come.
I used to love trail running in the snow – almost magical and so peaceful.
Katie, I heard a rumor that my Whole Foods is now selling Artisana!!!! Best news I’ve heard all week. 🙂
Stay warm my friend.
Snow is actually a lot of fun, but being we have it for 6 straight months here, it gets old within the first month lol! Looks like you had a ball! Happy Valentines!
Wow! That much snow in Texas?! Crazy. Here in Illinois we usually get so much that it gets old after.. well, about a week!
I found your blog through a blogroll and love it! That oatmeal looks delish.
I added you to my blogroll, btw!
I tried the “melted banana” and it was really good mixed with my oatmeal. I think it even made it sweeter!
We’re getting a white-out here in St. Louis too! I think this is the snowiest year in quite awhile. Kudos on running outside in the blustery weather! I’m a baby and stick to the treadmill unless it’s over 40 degrees.
I LOVED Carmen Sandiego! And I saw pictures like that from our Dallas office but WOW, that is some crazy snow! You are braver than I. Snow = gym run. But it looks like fun! Your pink hat is adorable… and I don’t really care what I look like when I run either (sez the girl who takes off on long runs looking like she’s going backpacking in the mountains…)
I a attempting the melted banana trick tomorrow morning. I need to change up my daily bowl of oatmeal. Thanks Chocolate-Covered Katie!
Eeee! I love snow running! I did it round Christmas time and it was so enjoyable 🙂