Chad's Runs

Winter obstructed plans again. I saw that blanket of snow on Saturday and went back to bed. We had family in town so I knew I wasn't going to get another opportunity but running in 5" of snow would not have been fun. As for today I got up early and ran 8. I thought it was going to be super dark so I was planning on running east instead of on the trail.  But when I walked outside there was this big moon.  I thought it would have already set.  Cool, I can run on the trail.  Well, about 3 miles to go and the thing sets and it got dark.  I could hardly tell where the trail stopped and the shoulder started.  It was on the way back and I didn't see any obstructions on the way out so I trusted that the trail was clear and just ran.  It was a little scary and I ran a little slower than I otherwise would have but I'm in one piece. 

8 miles in the am. It was nice and bright this morning under a waning gibbous. Its funny that I saw three people on the trail in the extreme dark and 20 degrees but saw nobody out with a nice bright moon and 40 degrees.

What a crappy year for running.  This is the longest run I've done since since Utah Valley last June.  All was going well until about mile 5.  I suddenly could hardly walk on my ankle.  No misstep or anything, just sudden pain.  I walked it off for a bit and suddenly it was gone.  Pinched nerve?  I don't know but I'm perfectly fine.  I finished the rest of the run without incident.  I was slow but consistent.