Day 40: 2/9: 1.32mi, 13:00, Hoboken NJ

Urban Trail

Having to run every day means having to get creative and plan ahead.  As a blizzard rolled in to the Northeast on Friday, I had to figure out my run for Saturday.  Running in the street with cars didn't seem like a good idea, nor did running on some shoveled and some un-shoveled sidewalks.  Trekking to the gym in these conditions to get a mile in seemed like a pain in the ass since it's over a half mile away.  After midnight on Friday seemed like my best bet.  I grabbed my new Nathan reflective vest and my snow trail shoes (best $35 I've spent in a long time) and headed out.  I ran right in the middle of the streets, going against traffic so I'd be able to see the occasional taxi from blocks away.  I actually ran past my turnaround point because when everything is covered in snow, it all looks the same.  It was strangely peaceful finally being able to run in Hoboken without hopping up and down curbs or worrying about inconsiderate motorists.  Now I get a long rest for my sore hips and back and avoid a inevitably frustrating run.