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RE: The Art of Running Dangerously - The Rewards of Reckless Exercise In Subzero Weather
out here in the pnw, cold doesnt get me to as much as the constant greyness! or the slight drizzle that turns painful when the wind whips it back into your face.
i hit the gym as much as i can, keep the curtains open for some natural light, and take extra vitamin D. if the sun does come out, i go to greet it!
thanks for sharing your walk - it is breathtaking!
I'm so glad you liked the pictures.
I've heard that insufficient sunlight really gets to people in Seattle and Portland - I even read somewhere that some businesses will give their staff the day off if there's a sunny day.
It's kind of funny because I've got family out there and every time I've gone to visit it's been exceptionally sunny. I've never seen a day of rain in Seattle!
the solstice is TOUGH - sunrise around 830am, sunset around 330pm. it's so weird, and it takes some serious getting used to. there's seven types of rain, and people don't know how to drive in any of them.
when the summer comes though, all bets are off. we do get A LOT of sun up here, and it's not unusual to go multiple weeks without rain after june. especially in august. we just had a few really nice weeks here too, honestly - bright & clear & sunny. only 4 days of rain in the past 14-18 days or so.
indeed - our office has closed early to honour the "SUN DAZE" and i've played hooky a time or two. totally a real thing!
Well I'm glad to hear that really happens with the days off - it was such a good story!