Last weeks blizzard halted my 5am runs, it was just too unsafe. Saturday I ran 6 miles in the cold and snow, it was enough to make me long for spring. And the howling of the wind has made me hide under the covers all day….it’s time for winter and I to go our separate ways…
Dear Winter,
Ordinarily I love you. You make the world a winter wonderland, and make us all slow down a bit. I love the days curled up at home with a good book and something warm and hearty on the stove. Your fresh snowfall makes even adults act like children and there is nothing better than a snowball fight and snow angels. I love heading out for a ski, gliding across the snow with the cold air and sunshine on my face. Apres ski ain’t so bad, either.
But this year, things are different. You’ve been particularly cold and bitter. You howl at us day and night, week after week. You taunt us every so often with warm 50 degree days and sunshine before you come back with a vengeance. Your recent stunt where you left us was 30 inches of snow was thrilling for a few days but now it’s just annoying.
I’m tired of being cold. Really, I am. I dream of warmer days ahead and sunshine on my back. I long to wear crops and shorts and tanks. I stare at my pretty spring scarves longing for bright colors, nude flats and my mint green tops. I can’t wait to see a crocus and a daffodil. I’ve had enough cold and snow.
Winter it’s time for you to go…
You’ve disrupted my routine, made running on the streets near impossible and certainly unsafe. I long to run without flashlights and layers, jackets and hats. I think it’s time you eased up Winter. Give us a break and stop your howling.
Winter, you’ve forced me to rest my body from running. I’ve taken solace on the mat, and deepened my yoga practice. I’ve even tried a barre class! Tomorrow morning it’s me and deck of cards to give myself a workout. But please can we safely return to running at 5am?!
This year Winter I think it’s you, not me. It’s time for you to go and let spring make an appearance. Calm yourself down and find your exit!
Thank you much,
Whitney
When it’s cold just use http://sweatn.com from inside your house! They have some good yoga/cardio exercises
afreakingmen!!!!!
I am ready for spring and runs in shorts! I am already exited to see the days are slowly getting longer.
Me too! I can’t wait for the time change!
I had most of these same thoughts as the wind howled at me as a I walked to my car this morning. Winter I’m over you!
It’s really time for it to go!
I am absolutely ready for spring. We weren’t hit with the snow as bad as New England, but the cold and wind has been as hard for me mentally as physically (who wants to run in 19 degree weather? not this girl.) Come on spring!
The cold morning runs have the worst! My running has taken a beating for sure!
Lol! Same feeling here. I can’t remember what it’s like to be hot while running!
Me either! I miss that!
Sounds about right!! I keep thinking how Spring and warm is just a few short months away and it’s hard to believe when it’s 19 degrees out! `
I keep telling myself that, just another month or so.
Right, especially how those 50 degree days are such a tease! This has to be the home stretch, I mean shorts and bathing suits are on display at the stores. We can do this!
We can do this!
Dear Winter: I concur with Whitney. Please go away now. K, thx.