With winter comes snow and incredibly chilly temperatures. Sure, living in the Midwest we should probably be used to this by now, but realistically does anyone ever actually get used to freezing their buns off? Whether you're used to the snow or not, for runners around the Midwest, snow is something they've had to get used to. Lets be real, though—you definitely won't catch me running in the snow, let alone running at all. I don't run, people. But for those who may think about attempting this absurd task, here are 10 thoughts people may have while running in the snow.
Thought #1:
"All right, this isn't so bad. Maybe I'll actually enjoy this run."
You probably won't, but what do I know?
Thought #2:
"OK, it's a bit chilly out here. Might have underestimated the wind."
Never underestimate the wind. Jeez.
Thought #3:
"Really regretting this decision right now. Who let me do this?"
Don't look at me, I told you it was horrible.
Thought #4:
"What was I thinking?"
Again, I warned you.
Thought #5:
"Definitely should have put on another layer... or 12."
Or you could have just stayed in your warm cozy bed like a normal person.
Thought #6:
"Can't feel my toes or my face. Probably have frostbite. Great, I'm going to be toe-less and faceless when I get home. If I ever get home."
Faceless? Is that even a thing?
Thought #7:
"Need to stay positive. Maybe I'll sing some 'Frozen' songs. Let it gooo, let it goooo, the snow never bothered me anyway. Who am I kidding? This snow sucks."
Yeah, like singing "Frozen" when you run is going to motivate you. Ha.
Thought #8:
"I might as well just stop here. I cannot go on."
That's probably a good idea.
Thought #9:
"No. I must go on. I'm almost home. You. Can. Do. It."
Yeah, we'll see about that.
Thought #10:
*Makes it to front yard, falls over into snow*
"I hate everything."
I don't want to say I told you so, but I told you so.
And after all this dreadful running you've just put your body through, once you actually make it inside and start to peel off the few layers you put on, it's like waterfalls coming out of your pores. Sweat galore. You may want to just take a minute and sweat it out (pun intended). So if you still haven't decided this whole "running" thing is a bad idea and decide instead to attempt to take on the snow, I wish you the best. I'll be curled up in my warm bed with some coffee not thinking twice about it.
