what a difference

Last week I ran 14 of my scheduled 18mi and could run no further.  We had snow on the ground, it was 30something degrees, and we had 25mph winds.

Today I ran 17.5 of my scheduled 17mi (see what I did there?) and while it was tough, it was a MUUUUCH better run than last week.  We had green grass and flowers popping up, 50something degrees, and only 10-15mph winds.  It helped, too, to have a friend run the final 5mi with me.

I'm struck by the difference a week makes.  I'm glad for it...but it's pretty remarkable.  See picture below for reference: