Marathon Training Log - January 15th - Day 30 - 3.2 miles

So... day 30... hmm.. Where to begin? First, day 30 means training run # 30, not calendar day 30. This was the 30th morning since I started this program that I have gone out and run. So far, I have run in temps ranging from 70 - 6 degrees., wind, rain, ice, snow, clouds and sun. Welcome to Kansas in the winter. Today was a tie for the coldest I think, the sign on the bank said 6, my computer said 4 at the time I walked out the door. The wind was out of the north (of course). I was bundled up like Ralphie's kid brother, so it is a good thing that I didn't fall over. In addition to my normal cold weather gear I put on a pair of sweats under my fleece pants, an extra pair of socks, an extra pair of knit gloves, and a stocking cap over the top of my fleece hood. It was kind of overkill, but I am only saying that cause I wasn't cold. My eyes were just barely showing, and it was a good thing, because when I turned back to the house into the wind they almost froze in my skull. It was bitter cold, I am just glad there was no ice to contend with. Also, it was a short 3 mile run, and despite all the freaking clothes, I finished right at 8 min/mile pace. Body felt great, but i will give the day an 8 mostly for the discomfort due to weather, and a minor twinge in my right ankle. (no tape on feet at all). The brace for my right knee came in yesterday, so I felt back in symmetry this morning. Having both knees braced for the long run on Saturday should be helpful, I am looking forward to it. But tomorrow is a rest day, and hopefully it will be warmer on Saturday.