Weather warriors

Carmen showed up at my door this afternoon with her running shoes on, ready to drag me outside for our usual Friday run. Only problem? It’s 28 degrees and there’s still snow on the quad from yesterday.

Weather warriors

“Come on, it’s not that cold,” she says, checking the weather on my computer like the numbers are going to magically change. “We just need more layers.” More layers. The girl is already wearing a fleece jacket indoors and thinks adding a hat will somehow make sub-freezing temperatures feel tropical.

I pointed out that the last time we ran in weather like this, she complained for three blocks about how her lungs were burning. Her response? “That’s how you know it’s working.” Classic Carmen logic.

Actually considering her crazy plan

We compromised and decided to hit the gym instead. But not before she made me promise we’d do an outdoor run tomorrow if it gets above 35. Apparently I’m the one who’s getting soft.