This quote gives me and my Minnesota brethren hope! Well and I guess anyone who runs through the winter!

There is a great advantage in training under unfavorable conditions. It is better to train under bad conditions, for the difference is then a tremendous relief in a race. – Emil Zatopek

From Runner’s World’s Quote of the day (aka 101 Kicks in the Butt).

The quote is extra special on a day like today: