Dark Running

Afterfollowing my 1/2 marathon up with some runs for the last few weeks, I have been having such a hard time staying motivated to get out there.  I missed my long run yesterday.  This was because of the transition to later in the day runs because of the darkness factor. 
I am not stationary, and have been going to the gym twice a week lately as well as running, but my motivation to go out after work is really taking a hit.  I feel winter slumpsville.  How do you handle the change in season??

I have purchased equipment, all except a headlamp, which I will probably need, but do not really want to have to use.  Running in the dark is a HUGE barriere for me!  Anyone else feel that way?

Dark Run

Winter booshave started.  I hate when my runs are altered sue to the sun being absent.  I just cant go out with the pitch blackness of night still looming.  I bought a reflective shell to wear, but will likely need to buy a headlamp bright enough for winter dark running.  Maybe then I can get out still before work.  With my wife working longer hours, it will be very difficult to go after work, as I am with the kids.  Winter can really be a challenge.  And if it snows, don't get me started.  I need to stick then to the highways, where large semi truck zoom past me, blowing wet sand and wind at me.  The loop is about 12.5 k on my consistent run then.  Makes for a dreary run.