Because, obviously, I can.
I did take some precautions, given how dark the skies were, and because I knew in these conditions I might be less visible to motorists. Here was how I dressed for success.
A big thank you to my friends from the Pacific Northwest who sent me that fabulous reflective harness. I wear it on early morning walks if I get out there before the sun is quite up, and will wear it if I get back to my night-time walking (which I love, and miss, but nobody will let me do it anymore), and it really is important to make sure you're as visible as possible out there in yukky conditions.
The rain hat was great, too: my long suffering husband plunked that on my head before I left the house. I'm glad he did. It did a swell job of keeping the rain out of my face.
That black thing around my waist? It is AMAZING for being able to tote your phone with you. I tried one of the arm things, but don't like them at all. This is incredibly comfortable, and it protected my iPhone from the elements just great! It's one of the best investments I have ever made for walking.
To your left is a bandanna. I always tuck one of these onto that waistband. Sometimes my nose runs, or allergies get to me, and I haven't yet perfected the art of the snot rocket. Actually, it's not an art I think I will ever even try to perfect, come to think of it. Also, I have reasons to think having a tourniquet handy on a walk is a good thing. I am, after all, married to a man whose motto is "Be Prepared."
To your right is my pedometer. I wear this almost all the time, exercising or not. I find that when I wear it I am more inclined to move more no matter what I'm doing. Get yourself one.
So. I'm putting that in my DONE bucket.
Total Miles: 6.64
Total Time: 1:42:58
Pace: 15:30
