Running in the Winter

OK, so I did a 7 miler tonight and I am still slightly recovering from being sick the last 2 days...after a not so great 6 miler yesterday (cut back from 8 miles that I had wanted to run) I did the 7 in the dark, average pace of 9:18...was the best I could manage, but I have to say I have found I do need to slow down with the roads the way they are. Icy in spots, slushy, wet and black ice...that's fun. I managed to maintain an upright position the entire time, but I have a feeling it is doing a bit of something else to my legs. It really is a workout maintaining balance when the roads are dangerous and dark. I also don't think I ate nearly enough today and I know I didn't drink enough...in fact I should get offline and get myself some water and relax a bit, let my body recover more. Today's run was much better than the way I was feeling during yesterdays though. The weather isn't bad either, still fairly warm in the lower 30s, only a light wind, just dark...and dangerous roads!! Oh well...it's an adventure right?