Lake Michigan at Sunrise

Lake Michigan at Sunrise

Monday, May 13, 2013

Dear May, Man up and get warm, from- a morning runner

I'm really hoping this morning's run was the last run under 40 degrees until fall. Was a brisk recovery run, no clouds, not many runners.  Now I don't mind running in my +ASICS tights (I just learned how to tag in my blog, womp), but I would really like to settle into my shorts.

I counted 5 runners down and 11 up. I didn't even see ducks waddling for their morning exercise. I did see a few normies, including previously mentioned thumbs up guy. ( as I write this on the bus, I see a lot more people now)

Today's shout out goes to a short middle aged Asian lady that that has been so constant, she could be part of a math proof. She hustles, I usually see her around the golf course, and she pulls out a wave faster than a champions gunslinger. Props lady!

On the way back, I missed a good chance to grab a sunrise photo. By the time I had some good views, the sun was already unrelentingly bright, I better start bringing my shades.  One fun thing about the morning run, is a really long shadow. Yesterday around the path by the Theater by the Lake at about 5:40am, my shadow  extended from the Lakefront path, over the grassy field, and over the north bound section of Lake Shore Drive.  I felt like a giant!

And my link to share for the day:
Excuses you use to skip a run

Enjoy the day and don't forget to get a run in!

10 comments:

  1. I actually have had to skip a run because of laundry... I have a LOT of clothes and workout gear but there are some things I have less of (Sports Bras, Long Sleeve Shirts, Socks) So lack of Laundry has occasionally forced me so not workout and do laundry instead :-p

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  2. haha. I try to keep things that get sweaty fast washed when I shower so I can get a couple uses out of them, reduce laundry amounts, and smell! Maybe come summer, I'll end my runs with a jump in the lake! .. okay maybe not really, but would be fun!

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  3. I'm not enjoying having to pull my running tights back out for runs. I had hoped to be putting them away by now, but these past few days have had me digging them back out. Enough already, Mother Nature! :) Glad you had a good run this morning. I'm always happy to come across other runners who are friendly and give a wave or say hi. I think it's really rude to just run by another runner without even a wave or a nod when I they say "hi" to you.

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  4. Seriously! How are we supposed to get an even tan!
    I find that if a person is new to a running time, especially when its not a busy time, they are a bit awkward to the wave or hello, since when does that happen in a big city.


    Have a great day!

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  5. Seriously! this weather needs to man up! I am so sick of wearing a jacket. I ran early in the morning yesterday and I had to wear gloves and a hat to keep warm. Not cool.

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  6. This weather is outrageous!

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  7. I was freezing my ass off after the half on Sunday, and now I'm sweating just walking to my car. WTF, mother nature?

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  8. Seriously Chicago, Gloves one day, cold shower two days later... sigh. It better be settled now!
    Thanks for commenting!

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  9. Yeah, its was a bit of a downer! But it makes the nicer weather that much sweeter at least! thanks for stopping by!

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  10. Seriously! My leg muscles were like, **** whats going on dude? Monday- sweatshirt and tights... Tuesday, shorts. sigh chicago <3

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