11.16.09

With the time change it's now dark when I get home, which makes going out for a run after work a lot harder.  I suppose I can run in the morning, but that would mean sacrificing sleep.  But I'm thinking that I do need to switch something up.  Tonight I was running and realizing that it's pretty dark when streetlights are out (or dim).  I was preoccupied with thoughts of stepping in dog poop or tripping over  uneven pavement. 

The people I saw out were mostly dog walkers.   I was about 3/4 into my run when I heard a loud "Hey!" which startled me for a half second.  A friend was also out running, which gave me some measure of comfort knowing that 1) it wasn't a crazy person and 2) I wasn't the only one attempting a run in the dark.  "It's cold," he said.  Yes, I didn't even mention the cold either. 

So with winter coming, along with colder weather and shorter days, I decided to sign up for a full marathon (in March).  I have been scared to commit to a full, but I think it's appropriate to follow-up on the one I ran five years ago.  Here I go again!