I logged one run this week, a chilly Sharon woods loop with Bill, Jeff, Wendy, and Mona. It was a warm 30 degrees and the trail was a crusty dry mix of well packed ice and snow. Large bits of ice fallen from tree limbs gave the trail a sugar frosted appearance. The meadow after the third hill was beautiful. I feel sorry for people who’ve never experienced a run in winter.

My toes were not so happy about the experience. I’m finding that its not necessarily the temperature but the length of exposure to cold. I should have changed into dry socks and shoes before breakfast. A good dousing with salonpas was necessary later that evening to mask the joint pain.

Another revelation has been in the form of a 10,000 lux daylight balanced light. Amazing stuff. A 1/2 hour a day in the morning has doubled my energy over the past two weeks. More to come on this one.

Juice Dujor – Apple, Carrot, Pear, Vanilla YO, bananna, FO (very tasty with the pear!)