Oh, Fuuuuuuudge

Next event is my season opening triathlon in Park Rapids, Minnesota way up high in The Tundra. Want to know why I call Minnesota The Tundra? By the time my swim wave takes off Saturday morning (OK, indoor pool swim...we're not stupid) the outdoor conditions will be thus:



That's right, I'll leave the pool dripping wet only to head outside and be greeted by winds out of the NW at 21-22 MPH with the temp hovering around 39-degrees. Toss in a wind-chill of 29-degrees and my T1 time may be a just a tad bit longer since I'll have to throw on the winter Gortex just to survive.

It ought to be a blast.

Can't Get Fired Up

The temp when I decided to open my eyes was minus four. Its now up to minus one. Fresh blanket of snow over a crusty layer of ice.

I am so tired of this. In some ways not having an option of working outside is worse than having an injury. Truly a downer.

More Snow! Crap!

Had a nice day Wednesday, highs in the 40's, Actually dressed too warmly when I ran outside. Started to smell spring in the air!

Today? Different story. Winter storm warning with six to ten inches of friggin' snow expected. Arizona, anyone?

The snow has started!