Winter Running

The Top 10 Things I LOVE about winter running:

1. Running any time of the day--it is never too hot!

2. Cold, clear days.

3. No snakes, badgers, skunks, grasshoppers--more deer and rabbits.

4. Running while it snows--MAGIC!

5. Layering.

6. No 5 a.m. runs--too dark, too cold, too slippery!

7. New Ipod playlists.

8. Running downhill.

9. The "Dog Wash."

10. Hot showers!

The Top 10 Things I HATE about winter running:

1. Wet, muddy feet.
2. Wet, muddy dog!
3. Running on ice.

4. Running through mud.

5. Running from mean dogs.

6. Hill work.

7. Running slow and sluggish.

8. Breathing hazy, toxic-looking air.

9. Sore, stiff muscles.

10. Not running as fast as I wish I could!