end of a snowy week

Hitting the road today was not as easy as I thought it would be. Afterall there was a new 3" of snow on the ground and it was still snowing, lightly! But while checking in on Facebook (as I do most mornings) one of the other women meeting me for mileage IM'd and said "I'll see you at 8:30." And there it was - commitment. Staring me in the face. The night before I had invited her to come meet up at 8:30 and now, despite the momentary "go-back-to-bed" syndrome trying to sink in, I had to commit! "Yes, I guess I need to go brush off the car." I IM'd back. "Oh, we're you thinking of not going?" she countered. "Only momentarily," I replied. "I'll see you at 8:30," I confirmed. And so there it was. Time to get dressed (thank goodness for clear gear!) and I had already eaten my oatmeal (breakfast of champions in my book). The question was "How to layer?" for the weather. And don't forget the Yak Trax! So there I was getting all prepared inside and when I looked out the window and realized my sweetie of a husband had already cleaned off my car and scooped the driveway! No stopping me now! And he even brought in my snowboots which I had inadvertantly left in the car overnight! What a guy! He is my champion. My number one "cheerleader". Making it possible for me to go 2, 3 and 4 times a week for mile upon mile. And don't you worry - he's been thanked! But just in case he ever reads this - thanks honey!! So I got in 3 on Thurs. and 3 more on Fri. and 4 today! Ah ha - 10 miles so far this week ... and a possible 6 tomorrow. The coming week should put me back on my training schedule for the Half-marathon (on April 11th!!) - only 6 weeks away!