Bit of a cutback week as I enjoyed a little mini-taper for tune up race number two. Like past weeks, it took most of the week to recover from the week end's efforts. Also, the weather took a turn for the worst with temps in the teens, ice and snow and very low windchills. Much more January-like than mid-November. Race morning was 9 degrees, but thankfully the wind had died down. I was concerned about ice and snow on the course, with snow and ice falling on Wednesday night. My concerns were realized on race morning when I found out most of the race took place on sidewalks around the school, which were snow covered and icy in many places. I thought I might beat my last race's time, but it was hard to find a rhythm on such a course, so I finished in 20:51. Second again in my age group so I missed out winning a turkey.
Decided to buy some Yak Trac for Sunday's run which slowed me down, but at least kept me upright. Final distance was a tenth less than last week, but did have some gas at the end. I have to admit it was quite a shock to go from nice fall weather right into the heart of February kind.
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