or: snopocolypse 2010
or: snover it!
we aren't used to getting much snow here in Maryland. the whole State shuts down at 2 inches, so you can imagine how we're dealing with the 30 inches dumped on us over the weekend, and the additional 12-20" we are currently getting. I worked Monday and Tuesday, and I'm actually grateful for that (despite my bitching) ... it put off cabin fever for a it.
anyhow, I strapped on the yaktrax and headed out into the city. I got a lot of girl, you are Crazy looks (to be expected). The snow was beautiful and I was able to run in the middle of the road - practically no cars because it's now illegal to drive unless you are an emergency state vehicle.
it's not very cold but the wind ! whew - biting and strong. I ran into the wind on the way out and with it on the way back. I kind of enjoy running in the snow but it's hard to get in any significant mileage.
now, spring, if you could kindly make an appearence, I would be much obliged !
yay for my waterproof/ freezeproof/ shockproof camera !
patterson park pagoda ^
running down president's street ^
at the Inner Harbor ^
yaktrax prints ^ [greatest. invention. ever]
Pier 5/ Inner Harbor ^
running down eastern ave ^
Snowgasm is my favorite. You know next October there will be a surge in the number of babies born, right?
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UGH, we have 20 inches too and they dont shut the city for that, not even close, and everyone is crazier when it snows here.
ReplyDeleteNice scenery!!! Way to get out there and enjoy it :)
ReplyDeleteCrazy! I'm missing the big snow in NYC, can't say I'm too torn up about it :)
ReplyDeleteI used to live in Columbia, MD back in 2002-2005. Remember when we got like 20+ inches back-to-back weeks?... I think in '04? That was awful, but these blizzards look like they are even worse! Yuk! Be safe@
ReplyDeletesorry to hear about all the snow, where have you been, its been a while. we might get 1-3 inches here in dallas tonight.
ReplyDeleteGotta love the traction devices. Great job getting out there! It looks terrible, and I'm from Minnesota!
ReplyDeleteOh man! You guys were hit bad! At least you got out in it for a bit. Those pictures are great! :-) Stay warm!!!
ReplyDeleteYou get hard core points for going out and running in that weather!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting out there! Running in the middle of the street is awesome, I don't get to do it here very often 'cause Iowans will drive in ANYTHING.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for getting out! I live in MS and we got snow too, I was out as soon as possible, it was a great experience and I see you had the same. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteI am from Canada - we have to run in this stuff all the time, but it takes its toll some days - good for you for gettin gout there. Snowgasm.... can I borrow that one?? LOL
ReplyDeleteNice scenery!!! Way to get out there and enjoy it
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your blog made me chuckle as I found it today! the coincidences are amusing, I am training for my first IM(IMWI 2010) my wife's name is Trish who I also refer to as my Iron Sherpa! Look forward to following your training stories! Cheers from snowy Canada
ReplyDeleteHope all is well out your way Trish...we haven't heard from from tons' of snow time :-)
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I know I'm late to this party, but I LOVE that photo of you!! Cute! Ha!
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