Baby it’s cold outside!  The last few morning as I braved the great outdoors to workout the temps have been in the high 20’s.  I know to many of you across the country the 20’s is almost a heat wave this time of year.  I, being from the moderate climate of California am not quite accustomed to this kind of chill.  Brrr…

Needless to say, this has NOT deterred my getting out for boot camp or going for a run.  And yes, I am still wearing shorts, but have about seven layers on my torso plus a hat and mittens.   It’s all about the layers.

Yesterday, Kim and I took an hour or so to do our Heartbreak Ridge run.  I’ve learned this route goes by many names, the loop, the hill, the path behind the school, the hell run.  They are all apropos.

As we climbed up to the top of one of the big hills we found ice crystals on the ground.  As we got to the tippy top of the ridge we actually found snow still on the ground from the day before.  What a lovely and unexpected delight!  Unexpected mostly because that means our climb to the top is much higher than I had given us credit for and a delight because were were at the top and could run down.  🙂

Living where we can climb a big hill and see snow and coyotes (oh yeah, there were two) as well as having a perfect view of the valley and the bay is such a treat.  The next time you are feeling down or low, try heading to a path or a trail for a quick walk.  It will do you good.

Now go run!

Keli 🙂