Getting the Cold Running Clothes Out of Mothballs

September receded into the scrotum-shrinking breeze with a brisk three-miler last night. Northeast Ohio offered its first frost warning of the new season, which meant I had to bundle up for my run with a long-sleeve technical shirt, my ultra-light windbreaker, and shorts.

Here is September's statistical rundown:

• Total Miles: 137 miles (20 runs)
• Highest Weekly: 43 miles
  
• Average Weekly: 32 miles
  
• Average Pace: 9:16.57 per mile
  
• Longest/Fastest Run: 26.2 miles, 9:21 pace
  
• The Monthly Dif: -29 miles (166 miles in August)

This month featured two races, the Buckeye Half Marathon and the Akron Marathon, which you may have already heard about. September was a good month, but now it is over. Welcome October, ye of no planned races and holiday of mass consumption. I like you already. Cheers!