Happy February fellow runners!  It’s been cold in Belleville, IL.  Standard temperatures are reaching a high in the 30s and as cold as 10 degrees a few days ago.  Needless to say, it’s time to pull out that cold weather running gear.  I recently went for a run and my lungs were hurting so I have broken down and purchased a face mask.  What a difference it has made.  It’s breathable and very comfortable.  I highly recommend it!

Looking forward to running in Feb.  On tap tomorrow is The Nippy Niner out of St. Louis.  This will be about 9 miles of on and off track fun.  No doubt it’s going to be cold and muddy!  I think I hear a new pair of shoes calling!