This morning I took a long run outdoors. I usually like to go outside to run rather than the dreaded treadmill. I hate that thing! Running for an hour and going nowhere. If the weather is bad, however, it is better than not running at all. The weekends give me the ability to run outside no matter the weather. The traffic is lighter, it's later in the morning so I can see better and I don't have any time constraints. I layer myself thick and head on out. It's tough, though. The icy, snowy conditions make you have to concentrate more on every step and help you realize how tired you are. I would much rather have clear conditions, forget my troubles and run to my music not thinking about anything.