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Blue Moon

Did you see the blue moon last night/this morning? Our very rare second full moon in a month’s time? Although the blue has nothing to do with it’s color, around here it did cast an eerily pretty bluish glow on the snow. Although I’m no astrologer, I interpret this blue moon on the last day of last decade and the first day of the new decade to be a very good omen. And my first run of the new year reinforced my interpretation.

I woke to 4 degrees with -12 wind chill. Not exactly optimal conditions for my planned 10-miler. After playing Let’s Make a Deal with myself for way too long, I finally donned what seemed like every piece of winter running apparel known to man and got out there.
Minimum: 3 miles, goal: 4, stretch goal: 5 miles with the remainder inside on the mill.
Magically, just a 1/2 mile into the run I entered that elusive ‘zone’.
A brilliant sun danced, the snow sparkled. The wind was harsh but I couldn’t have cared less.
The miles slipped away. Effortless. I brought no water because I didn’t plan on being out long. Plus it would  have frozen solid pretty quick. Should I turn back? Am I too frozen to realize I am frozen? Don’t question just run.
Miles 5, 6, 7, 8 still in that euphoric, peaceful place.
Mile 9:  feeling extraordinary still, I threw in some hill repeats then headed for home.
Today, for reasons unknown, the run transcended all obstacles put before me. No wind was too strong or too cold, no ice too slick to stop me. 10 miles, negative splits and all, outside on New Years Day. What a gift. And what a good omen for the new year.
At times like these, when I easily could have looked at the thermometer and instantly ruled out an outdoor run of any kind, I am so grateful that I took the chance and tried. When we open our  hearts and minds and consider the infinite possibilities, we transform ourselves from the inside out. We are all capable of so much more than we often ever dare to ponder. It is my wish for all of us as we go forward into a new decade that we realize our passions, running and otherwise, and strive to live up to our limitless, divine potential.
Happy New Year!

Comments

  1. Yeah! That sounds like you have a great 10 for 2010!

    I took advantage of the blue moon after midnight for 3.5 of my 10 miles then finished this morning on my fav 6.5 loop. It was great!

  3. great job getting out there!

    i was telling my kids about the blue moon last night. we had a great view…

  4. I think it's a good omen too! Sounds like a fantastic run and a great way to kick off the year!

  7. NIce job!

    I only got three hours of sleep last night, so I not only didn't run outside, I didn't run at all.

    MCM Mama

  9. what an awesome run! doubly awesome because it was in such cold weather!! what a way to bring in the new year 🙂

  11. What a great run and great start to the new decade. Wish all our runs could be so nice, but then we wouldn't appreciate them as much.

  12. I love your inspirational words in your last paragraph, THANK YOU! A very Happy 2010 to you!!

  14. What a way to start the new year. It is runs like this that keep me running all year. Happy 2010

  17. Awesome! Perfect way to start the new year. Love the "let's make a deal" reference. I so know how that goes.

Blue Moon

Did you see the blue moon last night/this morning? Our very rare second full moon in a month’s time? Although the blue has nothing to do with it’s color, around here it did cast an eerily pretty bluish glow on the snow. Although I’m no astrologer, I interpret this blue moon on the last day of last decade and the first day of the new decade to be a very good omen. And my first run of the new year reinforced my interpretation.

I woke to 4 degrees with -12 wind chill. Not exactly optimal conditions for my planned 10-miler. After playing Let’s Make a Deal with myself for way too long, I finally donned what seemed like every piece of winter running apparel known to man and got out there.
Minimum: 3 miles, goal: 4, stretch goal: 5 miles with the remainder inside on the mill.
Magically, just a 1/2 mile into the run I entered that elusive ‘zone’.
A brilliant sun danced, the snow sparkled. The wind was harsh but I couldn’t have cared less.
The miles slipped away. Effortless. I brought no water because I didn’t plan on being out long. Plus it would  have frozen solid pretty quick. Should I turn back? Am I too frozen to realize I am frozen? Don’t question just run.
Miles 5, 6, 7, 8 still in that euphoric, peaceful place.
Mile 9:  feeling extraordinary still, I threw in some hill repeats then headed for home.
Today, for reasons unknown, the run transcended all obstacles put before me. No wind was too strong or too cold, no ice too slick to stop me. 10 miles, negative splits and all, outside on New Years Day. What a gift. And what a good omen for the new year.
At times like these, when I easily could have looked at the thermometer and instantly ruled out an outdoor run of any kind, I am so grateful that I took the chance and tried. When we open our  hearts and minds and consider the infinite possibilities, we transform ourselves from the inside out. We are all capable of so much more than we often ever dare to ponder. It is my wish for all of us as we go forward into a new decade that we realize our passions, running and otherwise, and strive to live up to our limitless, divine potential.
Happy New Year!

Comments

  7. NIce job!

    I only got three hours of sleep last night, so I not only didn't run outside, I didn't run at all.

    MCM Mama

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