Quality run, especially given the conditions. It was 20 degrees when I left the house, snowing, and 20-30 mph winds. Not ideal by any means. Not sure how long it had been snowing, but there was a layer on the ground. I dressed perfectly for the weather, so no big deal. 10 minutes into the run the left side of my body was numb from the snow/wind that was hitting me upside the head. Decided to head east so I wasn't running directly into the snow. Another 5 minutes and the snow had stopped, so rest of the way was just cold and wind, but one element was gone, so that was good.
I nearly slipped and fell around mile 2 going around a street corner but caught myself. At mile 4 I wasn't so lucky. I wanted to get off the slippery roads so as I was entering the H.S. track, on a turn and downward slope, I slipped and went down. Landed hard on my left hip (same one that I've had issues with for over a month) and left elbow. The landing stretched out my shoulder something fierce, but after getting up, brushing myself off and stretching a bit to see if I was okay, I went back at it. Did the next 3 miles on the track, then went back to the streets for more variety and hills. I feel like I ran tentatively for the rest of the run given the slip and my footing never really felt secure, but I managed to have a good workout anyway.
My overall time is a little off because of the fall/stretch/body check. Most miles right around 6:10per mile, other than the first, last, and mile 4 when I fell.
Total Time: 1:27:29
Pace: 6:15
Cumulus 8 (orange)
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