sleet
slēt/
noun
- 1.a form of precipitation consisting of ice pellets, often mixed with rain or snow.
"Have van, will transport teenagers" Does such a bumper sticker exist? I should have one.
Yesterday I was supposed to drive Ultimate B squad players to their game, but they had enough drivers so I was off the hook. It was around 40 degrees and sleeting, and I thought maybe they'd call the game off. I surely didn't want to be standing around watching the game under those conditions, even with an umbrella. But if the boys could play in that miserable weather, why shouldn't I go for a run?
It was a short one--just under 4 miles, 5 times around "The Big Hill" park. It was one of my fastest runs in a while, maybe because I was getting pelted by bits of ice. I've been struggling to get out there this week with work and weather challenges. I aimed at 5 laps around the park, pressed on when I felt like turning toward home, and made my goal.
I even took the dog for a quick walk after the run. She's not up to a 4-mile run, but loves to walk, no matter the weather. She's a border terrier mix called Doodlebug, Doodle for short, pictured below with a "forbidden" sock:
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