Good Day!
And it is, if you like to run in the cold. For the runners in the 2nd annual Dust Bowl Series of Marathons, I hope they do. The third leg of the series in Lamar, CO kicks off in about 3 minutes, and it is a balmy 22 degrees with a windchill of 12. It will be windy in the dust bowl today, something that doesn't come as a shock, so that is another element the runners will have to deal with. Fortunately, most of the course in Lamar is protected from the wind, so hopefully it won't be too bad. Also good news, the sun will be shining and temps will be rising as the miles pile up. I hope it does get up into the 50's with sun, that would be a big help to the runners, and all the great volunteers.
When they do cross that finish line, I know they will be happy to get out of that wind and head to Clayton, NM. It is a gorgeous drive, the best on the series. The 5th and final marathon takes place in Clayton Lake State Park. It is the most scenic of all the runs, and the most brutal course. Runners will be glad to cross the finish line there, both to signify the end of the race and the end of the series.
Tomorrow I will give a wrap up of this year's Dust Bowl Series. Until then,
Happy Running to you!
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