We only went about a mile because of the severe cold and nasty blowing wind, plus the icy sidewalks and snow covered drives made any real running virtually impossible, and dangerous!
It it weren't for my brother's coaxing, I wouldn't have made it. I was sore and tired and cold, but when all was said and done, really happy to be with my "little" brother. It woke me up! 
We stopped at Starbucks for a warm-up after our jog and had a really nice sister-brother chat. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning and I'd do it again, despite the bitter cold. I like that we're creating a healthy weekend ritual together. 
P.S. When I came home this evening after dinner at my cousins, I printed out Saturday night's blog post for my grandparents to read and we had a really touching chat about my grandfather and his letters. He said he thinks he spent about half his Saturday nights writing letters to his kids and grandkids, and when I told him that I wrote my blog entry about him last night (Saturday eve), we both laughed at the coincidence. I got teary eyed as he kissed my hand and thanked me for my kind words (he said he forgave me for telling everyone he was a poor speller, but only because it's the truth!). I printed your comments for them to read and they liked that. My grandmother read an excerpt aloud to him, and we were all touched, not just by my words, but by the memories they evoked. It provided us a chance to share a sweet moment together, and tell one another we love each other. I'll always remember tonight, and it goes down as one of my best memories with my grandparents in recent history. I'm so happy I'm able to tell my grandparents how I feel about them and how much I love and appreciate them while they're still here. What a gift that is, truly!
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I would never have gone out on that run, you are determined and very dedicated!
I'm so glad you got to share that with your grandfather. It really was nice to read just from an outsider's perspective so I can only imagine what it meant to him. I was just talking to my sister the other day about how our grandparents are getting older (80 & 78), and that we should really talk and share with them more often. I prefer stories in person though, which is hard because they live 3 hours away and it's difficult to get there often. Anyway I'm glad you were able to make another wonderful memory with them!
You're a better woman than I - Minus 10 and running!
Your dedication is admirable.
My God, you're a brave woman :)
Amylia,
I can't believe you ran in that weather! You & your brother are really dedicated.
I'm so glad you got to spend some time with your grandparents. I'm sure that made their day & yours. I can tell you know to treasure those special times with them & that's precious.
Saw your post the other day and wanted to cheer!!! YEAH - glad to have you in the challenge!
AND - If I were you I would multiply your run distance by the temperature below zero and take the abolute value as your run distance.... I give you tons of credit for braving those temperatures! OUCH!
wow! that's dedication alright.. i'd never go jogging in that weather (though it does look pretty). I'm really glad you got to share those moments with your grandparents, too. .that's wonderful!
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YIKES! That's cold!
However... what amazingly beautiful photographs, and what a courageous commitment to your exercise plan! Also, that pic of you and your brother is sweet :)
Hmm. You've gotta love "Little" brothers. They're the best. I know mine pushes me at times too. Whether it's in a positive or negative way depends on the day. LOL But you love them anyway.
So just out of curiousity, is he really tall or are you really short?
Hah...I am not particularly short. I am 5'6. My brother is 6'3. Also, I am sorta squatting down in this photo because I wasn't sure if I'd get in the shot or not (it was on automatic 10 second countdown mode).
I love having a (not so) little brother, and now a sister-in-law, too!
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