I haven't run since the end of October. Motivation is gone. I'm not sure I'll ever be a runner again. Runs have been very few at all since summer. At least my weather is here now, so maybe I'll run a little more.
I knew it would be a bit chilly. I went with shorts, a long sleeve shirt and vest. I was thinking early on that a lack of headband and gloves might hurt me. However, by the end, with the wind at my back, I was actually quite hot.
I decided to just run a few easy miles on the Nor-Bath Trail. With such little running and freezing cold air, I thought I'd struggle greatly. I started at Bicentennial Park and ran toward Northampton. Some runners started ahead of me.
I felt nice and fresh early. I wasn't too cold. I got to the road crossing quickly. I ran easy and breathing wasn't bad, even though I'm overweight. My GPS watch doesn't work any more, so I had no idea how far I had run.
I could see the runners far up ahead. As I got closer, I saw they were walking and another runner was running. I realized I was gaining on that one. It probably pulled me along faster than I wanted.
I blew past the bundled up runner and it was a huge confidence booster. I was going to run to a paved path. However, I felt so good, so I kept going. I decided I'd run to the parking lot, right before the road crossing.
I did that and then turned to head back. It seemed slightly uphill coming back. I definitely slipped off a bit now, but overall it still wasn't too bad. I passed the bundled guy coming back. I had to laugh, as I was in shorts and he was freezing.
I was getting hot now that the wind wasn't at my back. In open field sections, it had been a little cold earlier. I unzipped the fleece too.
It seemed to take forever to get to the road crossing. I could see it for a long time. I was thinking a little, but getting bored. Finally, I was to the road and over it.
I was happy to see the park. Before I knew it, I was done. It was nice not having my watch work. I had no idea of the time. I think that helped me enjoy the run more. Maybe if I do that some, I'll run more often.
I mapped things at home and it was just under 4 miles. I was shocked I ran so well for that long. It was easy rail trail, but still. I bet my pace wasn't terrible either. I doubt I'll ever be a runner again, but I should run more frequently.
3.7 miles
