News10, in a weather promo during last night's airing of "Lost," made me chuckle. Its teaser said to tune in to the station's "microcast" to "find out if it's raining and whether you should move your morning run to the afternoon."
Two things:
1. Just look outside. That'll tell you whether it's raining.
2. What's wrong with a little rain?
Running in the rain -- provided it's not a downpour -- is a pleasure, not a burden. This morning is a great example. There was a steady rain in Davis during my 6 a.m. jaunt, but nothing a rain jacket couldn't stop. Plus (and this is a big plus) it was 50 degrees out with no wind.
Those are great conditions for morning running. It was the first time in a week I haven't had to wear gloves. And I wore just two layers -- a base and the jacket. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
One point: Remember to dry out your shoes afterward by stuffing them with newspaper -- The Bee, of course.
See, there still is a use for "old" media. You can't dry out your shoes with an online news source!
