Running in the cold and Pickle Springs

Brrrrr...it's gotten cold outside! We are starting to see less and less runners out early in the morning since it has been around 20 degrees the past 2 days. We both made great purchases a few weeks ago at the Nike outlet store. We purchased running jackets to help block the wind and keep us warm. They are thin and not obtrusive. That is the reason for spending a little extra on cold gear because they make great materials that keep you warm without the bulk. Speaking of our purchases...
The tags on the (obvious) winter running apparel all said "Stay cool" (maybe this is why they were at the outlet). I thought, for sure these should be "stay warm" since they are long-sleeved and heavier. I thought I would ask the sales associate. Her reply was, "ummm, well, you know when it is really cold outside and you get warm from working out??? Well this will help keep you cool when you are getting too hot from working out when its cold." Really? hmmm...I nodded my head and smiled. No further questions. It should be obvious that when running in 20 degree weather that I would want gear to help me "stay cool". Hilarious. Good try.
Dustin made the comment this morning that he felt like he was wearing a snuggie and could just curl up on the ground and take a nap. I looked at the frost on the ground and decided that I would rather nap at home. I could still wear my new jacket....
Our thanksgiving trail run was awesome. On our 2nd 2mile loop it started getting colder and rainy. Then it rained heavily. We both ended up slipping and falling a few times with all the leaves on the ground, but it was a BLAST. I don't think my dad and brothers thought so since they were walking and wearing wool coats (kinda get drenched easily).
The highlight of the trail run at pickle springs was when we started running down into an area where there were two large rocks (almost canyon-like, but smaller). We hadn't seen Marlie in a while so Dustin called for him. As we were waiting for him to run down the path, he flew over the gap over our heads. It was at least a 6 ft gap. He was just jumping and hopping and playing around. I'm telling you, Marlie is part gazelle!!!