. . . and my bed was so warm

This was the e-mail last night from the RD:

"The race is still ON!

We don’t plan to let a few inches of snow deter us. Given the conditions, each runner is asked to carefully consider their own situation and act responsibility. The towpath is covered with 4 to 6 inches of snow, ice and slush. It is slippery and wet. Temperatures will be below freezing at the start of the race and are only forecasted to reach a high in the forties all day. Our timer ran the entire course this afternoon and it was very challenging. At the start the hard freeze tonight will make the course slippery but you may be able to run on top of the snow. Once the temperatures rise the snow will become soft and more challenging. Watch for the slush bogs especially on the lower part of the course from milepost 6 to the turn around. There are a few down tree limbs but you can maneuver around them. BE CAREFUL, if you are not accustomed to this type of course be careful not to turn your ankles in the ruts. If you like a challenge, come on out. The course is not for the faint hearted. Hats, gloves, thermal shirts, and leggings will keep you warm. Bring dry clothing for after the race. You can keep your dry clothing in your car; we also offer bag check near the start / finish, but we are not responsible for lost items."

I half thought the conditions might work to my advantage, because I do enjoy running off-road. But this was all the excuse it took to sleep in this morning, instead!