Keep thriving, together in sweat and too cold

"The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault...

This has to stop. In the meantime, every American should support and draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis and other parts of the country. 
They are a timely reminder that ultimately it’s up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable." 
-Excerpt from Barak Obama, full statement here

If you think that this isn't about running, you are wrong. We can't thrive when lives are in danger. Athletes posting their views on the crimes and lies are being told to stay in their lane, but I can't recommend another pair of running mittens or help you figure out heat training without acknowledging the pain and fear. That said, we still need to experience joy, feel the beauty of moving our bodies with our friends on trails and the fun of eating snacks on snacks post run. Keep running, keep thriving, keep on caring for each other.  

JOIN ME AND GET STRONG
Join me on Wednesday night for Strength Training for Runners. Live to your screen and always free. Stay home, get strong. 30 minutes to be together in sweat. 

TOO COLD
When is it too cold to run outside? This article suggests moving runs inside when it is 5 degrees F and below. If you are on the east coast, be careful and while it is cool to go out in all conditions, long term lung damage isn't cool. 

NEW PLAYLIST FOR YOUR WORKOUTS
An algorithm from a music learning app has some ideas about what you can listen to for keeping energy high. A top ten song list is here, only click if you like pop music, you have been warned. "A steadier beat without frequent tempo changes or long instrumental drops helps maintain consistency and keep up a longer workout."