This morning I was supposed to do a 6 miler with 4 tempo miles. But, the wind was crazy! I kept my head down so my visor wouldn’t fly off and just did what I could. 
We’re leaving super early tomorrow morning so this is my last run in Florida for this trip. I’m going to miss the flat land!!
It’s a beautiful day, but chili con carne. 
Breakfast was a big egg scramble with spinach, salsa (lazy girl’s chopped tomatoes!) and laughing cow cheese. Plus PB&J with banana.
After breakfast Ben’s mom and I went to the store. We randomly peeked into Bell’s and found these barefoot running style shoes on sale. It was a great deal so I am now the proud owner of knock-off Vibrams. Now I’m super bummed I can’t run tomorrow. I am a Tarahumara deep down 
This has been my little blog headquarters these past 2 weeks – the family room. During the day it’s super quiet because it’s just Ben’s mom and dad here. 
Winner of the 52 Changes Giveaway – Stacey Daly
Question: Would you rather run (or walk) in heavy wind or light rain?
thanks for share!
Well – what about heavy rain and storm? 🙂
it’s pretty rare here that it’s actually raining without any wind, so I can’t decide, I guess.
Light rain, hands down!
Light rain all the way. Heavy wind is a real bummer. It just makes what already feels hard even harder. Rain can be refreshing actually.
Sorry the run didn’t go as planned…that happens sometimes.
I despise the wind and would rather just hit the treadmill. Light rain is fine but the wind is such a bummer!
probably light rain 🙂
OMG I WON! I never win anything!!!! I’m so excited!!!!! I would rather run in light rain. Here in AZ, it’s usually really hot, so light rain is always nice to cool down. I was running a couple of weeks ago, and it got really windy as a storm was moving in. I got nervous! The wind made me feel like I needed to hurry up and get home. I’ll take light rain anyday. 🙂
I definitely prefer light rain. I feel like I run better in the rain too. I hate having to go against the wind.
I would much rather walk than run in heavy wind. I have trouble breathing while running into the wind. I’d much rather run in light rain though. If it’s both, then I’d rather stay indoors. 🙂
Ugh hate running in the wind and rain but I would rather run than walk since it will get over with faster! My only marathon was run in a Noreaster (nasty rainy windy storm) and this past year I ran over a friggin bridge in what felt like a hurricane!
Light rain by a longshot. I hate the wind!
I quite enjoy running in the rain and a little bit of wind is OK too. I ran a 5k time trail tonight in gale force wind and hail. That wasn’t fun and my face still stings from those nasty hail stones.
I’d pick light rain any day! I did a half marathon in November where there was no choice, though–heavy rain AND wind at times. I’m a big fan of Laughing Cow Cheese and egg, by the way; I scramble the egg in a mug, drop in a wedge of cheese, and nuke it for a minute. YUM!
Hmm, here it’s more like running in either wind or snow.. but usually it’s both..
Yeah, light rain 100%. Wind is the worst. Seriously. I think even straight up rain is better than wind.
I actually really enjoy running in the rain. As long as it isn’t so hard that it makes seeing difficult. I’m not a big fan of running when it’s windy, however.
Living in Boston means often running a combination of wind and rain (or snow). I’ll take a light rain over a bitter wind any day though!
I LOVE running in the rain. Light rain feels the best because it cools you down a little bit. The worst part is when you get home and have to peel off your wet running gear 😉
I think light rain wins hands down. Any kind of extra resistance would make me cranky 😀
Definitely light rain! If I have to run in the wind, i’d much rather just run up a hill! Less sand in the face 😉
If it was warm out, I wouldn’t mind the rain. Running in the wind makes it so much harder.
Super easy question – light rain for sure. Wind is evil. I hate it and where I live it is constantly windy. Not a fan. Running in the light rain is awesome because once you’re wet, it’s no big deal, and it makes you feel like a real runner no matter how far or hard you ran, haha.
rain all the way! i raced in the wind on sunday and it was seriously brutal! haha! great job getting in a run in the winds of Fla!
I’d pick light rain any day. I actually like light rain in the summertime.
Lately, I’ve done my long runs on the coldest, windiest days of the week (yay, planning!)
On those runs, my motto is *what doesn’t knock me down makes me stronger*.
I like that motto!
I’ll take light rain. I actually like the Portland mist we get when it happens later in a run – keeps me cool.
Don’t do too much too fast in the new shoesies! I have some fivefingers and I still don’t run in them yet. I just walk and do weight-lifting.
Thanks Laura, I know you’re supposed to transition to those shoes carefully 🙂 I literally own the book “Barefoot Running for Dummies”!
Congrats on the purchase! I don’t think I could make the purchase- I’m worried that they’ll screw up my already screwed up knees [although, I’ve heard they’re supposed to help that?!]… Def would rather run in light rain and get a little wet than run in the wind!
rain…
It was a chilly 14 here this morning. The wind chills brought it to Z-E-R-O! BRR!
I vote for light rain – heavy winds make running very unpleasant to me. 🙂
Oh, what I would give for 52* haha – it’s 20 here today for a high. I like running in warm rain!
I’d pick light rain over heavy winds any day of the week!!!
Do you mix the laughing cow into the eggs or put it on top? I am quite interested in this combination! 🙂
I try to crumble it onto the eggs when they’re almost done cooking. It’s not easy and sometimes stays in mostly one place so I spread it a little more once it’s on my plate.
That’s a tough choice. If it’s COLD, I would not choose the wind. I’d taken a warm rain or a warm wind. Lol. I hate the cold. have a safe trip back home!
Rain over wind every day of the week.
I want to thank you for mentioning HIIT and the Tabata clock, it was the first I heard of it and it gave my workout a new boost.
I LOVE running in the rain! So fun! But it can’t be cold….
I skipped my outdoor run today because of the wind and cold. My pace usually decreases so I feel like I’m going nowhere. I get frustrated and more than likely cut the run short. Boo! I’ll take a light rain any day!
Light rain for sure! I always feel like I can’t breath in the wind, but rain makes me run faster!
Can’t wait to hear about the barefoot running. I’ve always been curious but never gutsy enough to try it.