There is this thin layer of crisp dry snow on the ground this early morning. The cool sub-freezing air bites ever so slightly as you breathe it into your lungs. Giving one strength with each inhalation. When you place those gentle footsteps on the snow, the feeling is like walking on snippets of egg shell where crackling and sliding sounds cause you almost to slip but not quite.
We used to get snow alot more than the past several years. I know the feeling... seems to make the world so bright and clean. I hope it doesn't interfere with your running schedule (unless you want it to) :-)
Snow has never precluded my running schedule at all. In fact, I am so inspired by the beauty of the giant white blanket surrounding me that I cannot wait to go running through it the next time. Slipping and sliding can be a hassle, slowing down your pace somewhat, but the risks of breaking your neck are more than overcome by the crisp air filling one's lungs.
geez...wish I had snow :)
Dang it... I just wanted to know what dry snow was!!!!