(ABOVE: In my first ever Poker Run on an 18° morning, I pulled a full house! You receive one random card each mile of the run.)
I only saw three people wearing shorts. That number would have been four until I listened!
I conceded to my wife and my own single digit wind chill forecast just before the run-- I bought running pants at the last minute.
Now the ironic fun... During the run I drew three queens and two fives. (You are handed one card each mile you complete.) I finished with a "full house" of poker cards! My prize from Runners' World? Running pants!!
Enjoy the pics below:
(ABOVE and BELOW: I ran with Dan Lockhoff. His nose is warm. Rumor has it that Susan Collins ran too, but no one is sure.)
(BELOW: And we're off! A 4 mile run on a shivering cold morning.) 
(Venus Woods Monyhan and a weatherman. She's training for the Chicago Marathon!)
(ABOVE and BELOW: Here is what's cool about the Poker Run-- you "win" one free thing after you finish. The better your hand of cards, the better your prize!)
(ABOVE: My new running pants which I won!) 
