Blizzards

Laney and I are hibernating today as the weather has turned yucky.  The blizzard that is moving across the Midwest is creeping towards us. We awoke this morning to howling winds and sheets of rain. We are still holding steady with temps in the 50's , but we will be saying goodbye to our unusually warm weather.  The temp is suppose to drop 30 degrees  by evening and the winds will pick up gusting 50 miles or more per hour.  I think it is safe to say goodbye to walking outside.

Laney dislikes the cold weather as much as I do.  I had to physically push her out the door this morning to potty.  She is afraid of the wind and does not like to get wet.  She is a pampered dog.  I am surprised that she hasn't requested me to stand outside with an umbrella over her. That will only be in her dreams.   I guess she better hire a nanny or get a rain coat.  I plan on staying dry.

My husband and I continue to train for our half marathon.  We have not let the holiday season distract us or the weather.  We did manage to walk outside Sunday as the temperature was in the low 60's.  We managed to walk nine miles in a little under three hours. We then walked three miles Tuesday at the university track.  I tried jogging on and off.  I think I will stick to walking as my knees and back have been creaking since.  Maybe I'll take a break and stay in this eve and be content that a winter storm has saved what is left of my joints. Tis the season to hibernate.  Life is beautiful!