The Snow Makes the People Go Away

I am still not running, but I continue to walk with great regularity. I've even logged some 10+ mile days. I can't remember the last time I had a 10+ mile day running. It's become such a habit that I get out to do it almost every day. I'm putting in 40+ mile weeks now, which I never did as a runner. Regardless of whether I'm walking or running, I've always been good at getting outside to exercise in any kind of weather. Today, we are experiencing our first snowfall of the season, so I was excited to get outside. I guess I was the only one. 24 hours ago, when I brought wonder dog out for our 3.5 mile walk, we saw walkers, runners, and even 2 Mormon missionaries on bikes. Today there was no one. Normally I wouldn't mind having the sidewalk to myself, but it's just too weird for things to change so much in one day. It was actually kind of lonely. I didn't even feel like looking at the people in their cars who like to look at people like me like I'm crazy. There were no other kindred souls out there to share the thought that there's nothing crazy about getting outside to enjoy the weather. Even if the weather is pelting snow, fierce winds, and unwelcome cold. I feel better knowing that my life isn't dominated by the whims of mother nature. I even found myself enjoying the solitude - eventually.