Astronomy & Meterology

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Watching a total lunar eclipse unfold over the course of about 45 minutes felt like watching the growth and bloom of a flower in a time lapse film. During the solar eclipse last year, the whole world went a little bonkers and it felt like a collective moment. Especially during the moment of totality. While the lunar eclipse did not quite reach the level of awe and wonder as the solar eclipse, it was no less special. With so many people sleeping in their beds completely unaware (or uninterested) in the events unfolding above them, this moment felt more private. To be fair, if I weren't training, I wouldn't have woken up just to see the eclipse. And because I was running, it felt a little like the moon followed me like a scene from Harold and the purple crayon. 

The following day, I thought I would be able to sneak 10 miles in before the storm blew in. I came close, but about mile 6 I could see the lightning in the distance. By mile 8 I was in the middle of a light show. At mile 9 the heavens opened and I got plummeted with small bits of hail and a driving rain. It didn't last long, but I didn't have long to go either so it made for an memorable morning. Another incredible display of nature. 

And then today. If it starts raining while I'm running that's one thing. It takes a whole other mindset to actually step outside the garage while it is actively raining without any sign that it is going to let up. Today it did not let up. A steady hard rain with puddles ankle deep and no way to avoid them. Had it been warmer out this morning it might have been fun, but the cold water felt ... well, cold. I didn't like it, but I got use to it. Making memories as I say. I also think a run like this gives me just a slight edge in case of rain verse if I were using a treadmill. 







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