Running in near zero degrees Stockholm
When the company puts me up in a hotel without a gym during overseas missions, there is only one available option to get a good workout - get out for a jog. It's good for the body and a great way to get to know the city. Well, things are slightly different at this time of the year - any runs outdoors have to be carried out at near freezing temperature.
So I did all the preparatory touch ups - lip balm smeared all over my lips, two layers of gloves, a dry-fit skull cap, long running tights and drapping a windbreaker over my dry-fit singlet. Short of doing shuttle-runs in my hotel room, I felt prepared and ready to face the chill wintery night of Stockholm, Sweden. The temperature check was 1 degrees with a cool 4mph southeasternly wind. A short text message sent to my lovely wife to let her know that her hubby is undertaking something new, and for her to share in my excitement. I think on hindsight the text message for my sweetie was more of a safeguard - in case I did not make it back :-)
40 mins and a bucket-full of tears and phelm later, I made it back to the hotel. I did not exactly go according to the planned route, but I guess I met the objective - which was to make my way to the client's place.
Mission accomplished. I am really to tuck into some swedish meatballs.
