No more THIS!
The Maryland meteorologists like to say that around here, spring gets started March 1, regardless of its official debut in a few weeks. I like to believe them, because I am always more than ready for spring. I’m ready:
- To exchange gloves for bare hands
- To put away the headlamp
- To stash the hats
- To switch from tights to shorts
- To pull on sunglasses
- To ditch my shoes and walk around barefoot
- To rediscover favorite tanks and short-sleeve shirts
- To slather up in sunscreen
- To hear the birds waking up
- To see the cherry blossoms
- To sit outside sipping coffee post-run
What do you most look forward to with spring running?
Ouch! I also posted a picture of my odometer today (because my CRV just hit 100,000 miles), and the temp in the desert of California was 79.
Stay calm and wait a month or two. I’ll be whining because if it 117, and you will have my 79
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted..Friday Fitness: 2 Workouts. Get Your Vanity On and Learn to Function
Amen and yes. Please? For all the reasons you stated above.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Friday Round-Up: Fueling the Soul
I hate winter. I think I pulled a hamstring trying to run through the snow on Monday…ugh. Why didn’t I listen to my treadmill calling me!?!?
Jill recently posted..And on the 8th Day, God Created LOTS of Hills
Don’t tell me this I’m still enjoying summer, i’m not ready for winter…
I love the long days and the endless sun, the blue skies. I love diving in the odd dam I run past… I love sitting by the pool with a beer in the hand at the end of a day.
That said i will still run with out a shirt and will still dive into the odd dam (and freeze my butt off) but I will moving inside and drink red wine by the fire…
Coach Dion recently posted..DOWN TO THE WIRE
YES YES YES!!! Although I may have to wait for quite some time to walk around barefoot in my yard…we go through mud season first!
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The coolness of the mornings that feel so refreshing on the skin after a good run.
Kovas – Midwest Multisport Life recently posted..Dr. Seuss Quote, 64 Inch BoxJump, Giveaway Winner
you can come to florida any time you feel like spring isn’t here fast enough
Amanda @RunToTheFinish recently posted..100 days to Summer: Stop procrastinating
Nice for you and there goes our summer… But I must admit our winters are mild compared to yours so I am looking forward to the cooler runs. At least I never have to run indoors.
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Being able to throw my flip flops on after a long run. Uhhhh…..it can’t get here soon enough. At least no snow storm this weekend.
I’m looking forward to spring because I’m actually running the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. I haven’t seen them since I worked in DC. I’m not looking forward to the pollen, though.
Alyssa K recently posted..My love/hate relationship with cross training
No layers!
Darlene recently posted..3 Thing Thursday: Winter, Diet & Anna
HA!! I think meteorologists are liars, ok maybe that is harsh, but I think they are wrong 90% of the time.
I am looking forward to riding outdoors
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Yes, please! I am SO over Winter!
Betsy recently posted..SpeRUNking Sand Mine Challenge Recap
Ah yes for all the reasons you mentioned! Can’t wait to get rid of the layers!
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No gloves this morning! Having some daylight at 6AM makes it much easier to get out the door too.
Yes. All of the above. shedding the layers, seeing the buds on trees and flowers, extra doses of vitamin d!
Jen recently posted..Life lessons learned from running my Ragnar Relay Race
Here in AZ, everything is blooming right now. I am ready for my allergies to die down.
The Kidless Kronicles
YES! I love this list. Especially barefoot walking and sipping coffee outside. Ahhhh Sring!! I miss it!
Kara recently posted..The Inaugural Ride
YAY this made me so happy! can’t wait for spring!
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I’m longing for spring! I’m so done with icy roads. I’m looking forward to budding trees and chirping birds. I like to think they’re cheering for me at 5am.
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I am so ready to be done with ALL of the layers!
I long for the seasonal change! It is very subtle here and although I enjoy the sunny blue skies, I miss the dramatic changes that you have back east. Call me a drama queen, I don’t care, but I love how the outdoors bursts with life after a long winter. Say hello to the big fat Robin’s hoping all over searching for big fat worms… misssssss
LisaM@RunWiki recently posted..5 Tips for Transitioning to a Zero Drop Shoe and a Saucony #Virrata Review
Oh I’m so ready…ready to not have to bundle up like Nanook of the North whenever I go outside for a run!!
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Sunglasses! I was looking at my pile the other day and can’t wait to wear them : )
Molly recently posted..I’m ready for a race to blow off this steam
Wait….whhaaaaat??? There are actually seasons? In SoCal the difference between winter and spring is that it’s about 50 in the morning instead of 38-43 in the morning and 60 by noon. Today I’m actually worried about the heat on my LR this evening
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Warmer weather and clearer paths
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I agree with all of those things! I would also like to add, spring means being able to do evening/morning runs outside and have it be a little lighter, warmer and safer!
Laura recently posted..I am Trying, I swear
So ready to be able to takethe little guy out every day in the jogger, run to the park and swim!
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You have no idea how much I’m looking forward to Spring! I’m a running wimp. I don’t like the cold, I’m afraid to run when it’s dark, and moisture sends me running indoors. I was so happy to hear Tom Tasselmeyer tell me spring is here!
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I’m looking forward to light at 5 a.m. on my Tuesday speed workouts. I’m NOT looking forward to the winds or the heat that comes soon after, but I guess they’ll make me stronger for Chicago (which will hopefully feature neither heat nor wind).
I’m looking forward to ditching my fleece socks.
Marcia recently posted..February Wrap-Up
This whole post is confusing to me
Missy recently posted..Double Peanut Bars
It would be overly optimistic for me to wish for spring quite yet, but I can’t wait to run outside and have the roads be clear of ice and snow.
Loved your last post too. I think blogs are more fun and meaningful to read when people are real. Obviously none of us share every little detail, good or bad, but keeping it real is what builds connections with others I think. I definitely enjoy the blogs that are positive, but real.
Erin recently posted..Good, bad, and fun stuff
Can you make sure to have the allergens and pollen NOT come this Spring, then it’ll be perrrrfect
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Spring running is when I actually get back outside since I’m the wimpy kind of runner who spends the winter on my treadmill!
Kim recently posted..Making it Count in March
Weez and I had the same conversation this morning. I am so ready for spring and very much over the wind chill and snow-covered trails and temps in the teens. It makes me smile how the seasons seem to cycle at almost the perfect rate; just when I get sick of the heat, fall begins; just when I get sick of the cold, it’s March and spring is on the horizon. Well…. I hope
Efo recently posted..Dog Tags and Collars, The Importance of
I’m ready for the change in seasons too. I’m ready to bury myself under the covers in bed. To shiver when I’m getting changed. And not to sweat gallons when I’m only walking.
Char recently posted..How I Got My Fat Lip
All in all, just the absence of coldness!
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Can’t wait to not have to shovel any more snow
Robin recently posted..Back from Vacation, Resuming Training
Yes! I love March! Of course, this year I didn’t have to deal with cold temps, but I love the longer days.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Running Survey + Half Marathon Goals
Well here in Texas spring-like weather comes year round but I love spring running for the race opportunities, shorts & tank tops and running early AM!!
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This is a horrible time in Houston too. 67 degrees and clear skies today. Brrr…
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I’m looking forward to my hammock and fitting into my Oiselle gear again!
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I am so ready for spring too! I cannot wait for warmer weather, shorts, more daylight and NO SNOW!
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I look forward to daylight savings time and longer days. I feel I get so much more done when the days are “longer”.
Christine recently posted..February 2013
it is freezing where I am at. I have to do the treadmill for now. I really don’t like being in the cold as I am from California and right now I am in Jersey.
Tank tops!! I just want to run in a freaking tank top already!! Arrrrrrgh!!
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