Polaroid of the Week: Breathtaking Winter Sunrise in Snowy Germany
This week, I've prioritized family time and fitness as I gear up for a last-minute half marathon in Israel later this month. I teased this exciting return to Israel in my December 'Life Lately' round-up. The race route traces the Dead Sea—one of my top favorite spots—so despite not being in peak shape, I signed up without hesitation.
I skipped runs during my Berlin stay and visit with my brother, but back at my sister's, I've committed to daily 5K runs with her energetic dog Odie (who'd happily double it) and two 10Ks. Odie is my ultimate motivator. Freezing temps and snow test my resolve, with the toughest being a sunrise run at 13°F (-10°C)—stunning quiet snowy fields, colder than my prior low of 26°F (-3°C). Training for a desert race in winter extremes? What doesn't kill you makes you stronger! 😊




