First Run

Did I mention that I don't run?

My husband and I decided that it would be a cool idea to start my running adventure in the same place that my running adventure will end: in Long Branch, New Jersey. We went to visit my aunt this weekend for our annual Christmas visit (usually 2-3 weeks after Christmas, but early this year). Saturday, January 2, 2010 marks the day that my run begins. As you'll see from the pictures posted and running conditions listed below, I could have easily bailed. But, I persevered and was the first one dressed that morning to run. We didn't get very far on account of flooding due to high tide and some pretty wicked wind, but we ran nonetheless.

Outside Temperature: 28.5 degrees

Wind Chill: 15 degrees

Wind: gusts up to 28 mph (gale warning in effect)

Mileage: 1.18 miles

Time: 18 minutes

I would have liked to have said that my first run was in gorgeous weather for this time of year, or that my first run was further, but seriously, this is what I did and I feel good about it. Even if my lungs burned and my shoes got a little wet. I was more surprised at the way my accessory breathing muscles felt rather than my leg muscles. My legs are fine, it's my neck and thoracic spine that are a bit sore today from the run yesterday. I've got my work cut out for me. Concentrating on the breathing will be my first hurdle to overcome.

If I ran in this, the weather in May will HAVE to be better!