When the going gets tough, the tough:

Run 5.3 miles in 20 degrees and no sun;

Make a mean core dinner of 1/2 of a small lean steak, baked tater w/ff sour cream, and steamed asparagus. Yummy petite sirah *not* optional;

Get the shoulder of their best friend all soggy, even if only virtually;

Turn off the TV and read;

and of course SHOP!

I bought myself a book stand for my bike/trainer, and entry into a short Chi Running seminar at the NE Multisport Expo. Later this morning, I'm off to Target with a girlfriend, so who knows what additional trouble I might find.