tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post112715156518912559..comments2023-11-02T09:03:44.393-04:00Comments on The Happy Runner: Welcome, winter!Felice Devinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038461010518039172noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-88412349753664964842009-12-23T08:21:34.152-05:002009-12-23T08:21:34.152-05:00i have soo ready for longer days already! :) at le...i have soo ready for longer days already! :) at least we are back on the upswing right?Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-79749063054775175732009-12-22T19:55:43.060-05:002009-12-22T19:55:43.060-05:00So waiting for longer days! I actually said the s...So waiting for longer days! I actually said the same thing yesterday. I love running outside after work and I don't do dark runs (I'm too scared of twisting my ankle on uneven roads).Quixhttp://www.adjustedreality.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-90086605133398419682009-12-22T08:07:39.796-05:002009-12-22T08:07:39.796-05:00When it starts to be light while running in the mo...When it starts to be light while running in the morning will be the day that I am happy again! it is really cold out. But having the Christmas lights is nice!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210098462417950977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-42565207233988355122009-12-22T01:11:35.606-05:002009-12-22T01:11:35.606-05:00I admit, I have been treadmilling it. Sorry about...I admit, I have been treadmilling it. Sorry about those icy roads. Don't they salt them? Be careful out there. Don't want an injury due to feeling the need to brave it. I hate winter.Kenleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512831713445031916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-6323874577139567992009-12-21T23:12:34.447-05:002009-12-21T23:12:34.447-05:00I don't run outside, but all the same I miss t...I don't run outside, but all the same I miss the longer light hours in the winter! Bring it on :)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181594969293325393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-24809999131105310412009-12-21T22:30:13.410-05:002009-12-21T22:30:13.410-05:00You are braver than me. I can do the cold, but I ...You are braver than me. I can do the cold, but I just don't run in the dark. So, I"m super glad days will be getting longer.MCM Mamahttp://mcmmama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-59464536627725280062009-12-21T20:19:45.106-05:002009-12-21T20:19:45.106-05:00Happy solstice, and yay for longer days. May we a...Happy solstice, and yay for longer days. May we all rejoice, and go out for a run. :-)Larahttp://www.saturdaymorningzen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-3721675109156875752009-12-21T19:08:14.272-05:002009-12-21T19:08:14.272-05:00I'm with you! I need more day light to run in ...I'm with you! I need more day light to run in when I get home from work. I can tell my gait is off when I run in the dark b/c I get sore after these runs. I'm so nervous of falling.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07202296893022308340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-21397472696627339512009-12-21T16:20:19.184-05:002009-12-21T16:20:19.184-05:00I woke up at 6:45 this morning and hated how dark ...I woke up at 6:45 this morning and hated how dark it was!! Yah for longer days, too!!!!! No snowflakes in Colorado either...though suppose to get super chilly again here soon. ugh. Happy Monday!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-41019073515648826562009-12-21T14:53:36.393-05:002009-12-21T14:53:36.393-05:00I know what you mean, it's kind of depressing ...I know what you mean, it's kind of depressing when it's still dark out when I'm getting ready for work at 7am and then it's dark again by 4:15pm. AND, it's cold! Definitely makes it difficult to get out there.<br /><br />Here's to longer days ahead!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100196071084452143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-56967590092484450062009-12-21T13:47:07.454-05:002009-12-21T13:47:07.454-05:00Bring on the longer days! Luckily here in NC ice r...Bring on the longer days! Luckily here in NC ice really isn't too much of an issue, especially running in the dark. You be careful out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-14148940444971781842009-12-21T12:52:37.050-05:002009-12-21T12:52:37.050-05:00I hear you on the fear part! I got hit once by a ...I hear you on the fear part! I got hit once by a car already this year and I have had two near misses! Both in the dark. And I am like you, I scare myself by imagining it could always be worse! Stay safe! Have you thought about Yaktrax? Just a thought!<br />Yay for longer days!!!Katie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05532916063060905892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-69320803333917742892009-12-21T12:12:53.344-05:002009-12-21T12:12:53.344-05:00I'm looking forward to longer days too!I'm looking forward to longer days too!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644559746937011062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-41291309607701777932009-12-21T11:59:45.130-05:002009-12-21T11:59:45.130-05:00I found your blog through the blog of a blog ;) I...I found your blog through the blog of a blog ;) I've gone through several of your posts and can't help but follow you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-79470266956133171572009-12-21T10:50:36.521-05:002009-12-21T10:50:36.521-05:00Yeah, here's when the days start turning aroun...Yeah, here's when the days start turning around, I love it! Thanks for cheering me up about winter! Keep enjoying your weather!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00129091073767399081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-12596049287419755802009-12-21T10:29:27.126-05:002009-12-21T10:29:27.126-05:00I've been lamenting the "short days"...I've been lamenting the "short days". Thanks for the positive reminder and I'm super impressed that you always get out there!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665644808858115598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-32218522376129598742009-12-21T10:20:37.429-05:002009-12-21T10:20:37.429-05:00I'm headed to Chattanooga next week and might ...I'm headed to Chattanooga next week and might possibly run in snow and I'm so scared! I've never ran in winter period! I think ya'll are so much more hard core than I could ever be! Be careful out there girl!!!Jen Feenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857381064146340597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-51401788158495443382009-12-21T10:16:26.812-05:002009-12-21T10:16:26.812-05:00You dont know how happy I was that the storm misse...You dont know how happy I was that the storm missed us! <br /><br />Have you ever tried YaxTrax to keep your footing with ice? I happened to turn on QVC this weekend and they were selling 2 pair for $20 and they were the kind that came with the strap. I cant wait to give them a try.Manderzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601848087402528859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387275476617323454.post-51557971630757956552009-12-21T10:00:07.982-05:002009-12-21T10:00:07.982-05:00I totally agree with you! I am so excited for the...I totally agree with you! I am so excited for the days to get longer. I am scared to run outside in the dark (slipping, cars, etc) and am not a morning runner, so I only get to run outdoors on the weekend. Cheers to the days getting longer!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655040584999327981noreply@blogger.com