Cold Running for a Texas Girl

OK, I get it.  My version of cold and your version of cold are 2 completely different things.  Call me crazy, but I really don't like running is anything under 70.  That being said, I have to suck it up and just freaking do it.  I spent most of last winter in the gym, because I could.  This year I am looking to get over my fear of running in the cold.

I have been dressing in layers but the layers never really come off.  Yesterday I went out for a 55 minute run, honestly I had not idea what the temp was it just felt cold to me.  I recently lucked into some fleece lined running pants at Marshall's for $16.99 - can I get a "hell yeah" on that price?  Yep, I bought 2 pair.

I wore a pair of those, a top and jacket.  Had my ears covered. Stepping out of the house I realized it was colder INSIDE than outside - wtf?  Whatever, I had miles to run.  I assumed I would be taking off the jacket but I never felt the need to.

The run was uneventful - was supposed to be an easy run and it pretty much was.  Had an average pace of 9:12 for 55 minutes - covered 5.98 miles.

Walking home after the run I pass a boy probably in his 20's wearing a tank and shorts....he laughs at me and I laugh at him :)  He tells me I look "funny" and I tell him he looks cold.  I am sure he was thinking "old people are so weird".

My better half told me it was probably in the 60's. Maybe I will get used to it somewhat or maybe we can just skip winter here.  THAT would be fine with me.

Hey - did I mention I signed up for the Dallas Marathon?  It is December 14.  Chances are good that it will meet my definition of cold and I doubt they will move it inside, so, I gotta get over the fear of the cold and  just do it.  Here I am going out for a run when it is in the 60's.