Feet Warm - Hands Cold

RUNNING
Today I went for my Sunday run and it was soooo nice.  The pavement felt warm beneath my soles. The only thing I notice was a slight discomfort on my middle toe on the right foot.  I haven't figured out what it was, probably just still getting use to running barefoot.  On the other hand, my hands were noticeably cold, guess I should have worn some light gloves or maybe a hat.    My time is still pretty steady at around 12 minute mile, but heart rate is at running at least at 80% of maximum capacity.  So I probably should start going at a slower pace more often.  Especially since I want to increase my running to 3 times a week.

ALMOST FREEZING TEMPERATURE
I had thought the temperatures for the day were going to be in the 40's, but since my hands felt so cold I look at my Garmin running report and the temperature was 39ºF with 6 mph winds which converts to 35ºF temperature, just a few degrees above freezing and my bare feet was very comfortable. I love that my feet were fine and find it interesting that my hands were the ones having a problem.

STORE & CHURCH
Visited the neighborhood grocery store again with no problems and I'm starting to feeling more relaxed.  Church in the morning I put my shoes on in the van upon arriving and took them off upon returning to the van.  I haven't figure out how to handle this one since I attend church with my mom. My mom was instrumental in starting this church and I want to be respectful, so I'll play this one by ear.  In the evening I go back to the church and work with the boys group.  I wear my shoes into the church but then after the meeting starts I take them off, but have them sitting by my chair.  I think come summer when others start wearing their flip flops I'll leave the shoes at home.

Fifth Store and a Walk

ON RUNNING
I had planned to go on my next barefoot run tomorrow when the temperature is predicted to be in the high 40's ºF.  Then I was reminded we have a luncheon that day at work.  I could skip the luncheon, but these are rare occurrences and it might not be wise to do so.  Looking ahead to the temperatures on Thursday, they predict it to be right at freezing.  I'm not sure I should try temperatures that low yet.  But on the other hand the higher temperature for tomorrow comes with wet weather. 

A WALK
Since today the temperature was  above freezing by just a few degrees, I figured if I can walk barefoot in today, I could probably run barefoot on Thursday.  So at lunch today I took a walk along the basic path I would run.  The sidewalks are concrete for the first part and then switch to pavement.  The asphalt was a lot warmer than the concrete, but was not too bad, so maybe I can do it.  I'll dress warm and bring my shoes in my pack, so they will be available if needed.

FIFTH STORE
Went into my 5th store today, a Rite-Aid drug store.  No one seem to notice, but I am so self-conscious.  I'll be glad when I am less self-aware and can relax more when shopping.  Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the whole shoeless experience, I'm just being stretched a bit when it comes to being out in public.   Especially since the temperatures are still pretty cool.  It is one thing to be crazy and walk around barefoot in the summer, another thing to be barefoot when the temperatures are just above freezing.