Went to Quad Cities of IL/IA on business. I checked the weather yesterday which predicted a high in the 40's for today but cooling off considerably tomorrow. The weather report from the pilot just before arrival doused my hopes for decent running weather- 12F and winds 25-35mph with 45 mph gusts. They say it was 50F at 9am but an artic front has pushed in.
I was bound and determined to get in a run outside anyway - three days of treadmilling was not an option. I added layers and put on my running pants in the Airport restroom. I knew my face would freeze so I stopped by the local running store in Davenport,IA (Running Wild) and got a Wigwam face mask. I ran on the Duck creek path - first into the wind. After I warmed up, it was decent. I had ice formed on the mask, eyebrows, and eyelashes by the time I returned downwind toward the store. The mask worked great. highly recommend it.
The wind is supposed to subside by midnight. Maybe I'll get to run again outside tomorrow when the forecast is for a high of 18F. |