I'm a strong believer in the fact that you choose where you live. And, because you choose where you live, you shouldn't complain about it.
Where I live has some really good things going for it. I'm in the foothills of the Canadian rocky mountains. With an hour of driving, I can get to places that people come to from across the world. Literally.
 |
| Minnewanka lake (in Banff national park) last winter |
 |
| Kananaskis last Spring |
I'm tough. I've run in some really cold temperatures. But today, I just want to hibernate. If it wasn't for the fact that I'm somewhat responsible and feel like my children really ought to go to school this week, I'd crank up the temperature and pretend I'm a bear. As it is, I will certainly appreciate the fact that I now have a treadmill.
 |
| The view from my window. Can you feel the cold through the picture? |
I'm becoming a bear.
On the plus side, in my come back run yesterday, I did an easy 4.5 miles (7.2km) on my treadmill.
I'm sure it doesn't help one lick when us "southerners" ooh and ahh over your pictures while basking in our current above freezing temps and complaining about it! And yes, getting the kids to school does put a damper on the hibernation thing. LOL! I'm just glad you are feeling better enough to WANT to be outside. Hang in there! And when it gets bad enough, hop a flight down here to the Great Smoky Mountains and we'll do some hiking in the warm 20's or 30's (that's ABOVE zero)!! But whoops, forgot about those kids again..............ah heck, bring 'em with you!!
ReplyDeleteI hate when it's this cold! Can't walk the dog, can't run, don't want to go outside! Just not fun. Can I come over to use your treadmill? ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking about running in this tonight. Or maybe tomorrow, when it's even colder. My inner polar bear wants to play.
ReplyDeletewow your canada looks beautiful. Southern ontario sucks. :(
ReplyDeleteThat's just to cold for anyone! I'm not near that hearty. :) And I would totally enjoy the TM in that case....I think that Keith may be nuts...I better check out his blog. :)
ReplyDeleteThose are fantastic photos! The snow is beautiful. Although I live in Hawaii now, I have spent a lot of time in the snow during my time in the military. I love the sound of fresh snow crunching under foot. My daughter lives in Alaska and when I run there I always run faster paces. Yes, we can run year round here in the islands, but there is something nice about seasonal weather. You are blessed.
ReplyDeleteBrrrrr. I guess that is the price to pay to live somewhere so beautiful. Definitely treadmill weather.
ReplyDeleteI truly couldn't live in temperatures like that. I know it isn't always like that and it does get crazy cold here sometimes, but not THAT crazy cold. I was built for midwest temps I guess.
ReplyDeleteWe've got about 8 inches of snow and temps of -4 and I think I'm dying. I don't know how you Albertans do it!
ReplyDeleteBrrr, too cold too cold too cold. But yes we choose where we live. I complain about a little snow, yet I know I choose to live here. As long as my complaining doesn't turn me towards the cookie jar for comfort, I should be ok. But -38C, you at least need a shot of whisky or a hot cocoa to dull that pain.
ReplyDeleteStay warm!
I just wanted to add that I have family in Chatham and my cottage is at Rondeau :) and yes, we sure do have tons of fresh water! I guess I just meant Hamilton :P although some waterfalls and hidden trails are nice
ReplyDeletelooks like that deep freeze is headed your way tonight. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteYup it's days like these that make owning a treadmill worth it!!
ReplyDelete