RunningAHEAD - Topic: Cold enough for you?

dacook

posted: 12/14/2008 at 10:07 PM

Just asking! Was anyone else as ~~dedicated~~ ,er, foolish as I was and brave the cold today? I managed to get in 18 in Waterton Canyon before it got really cold. Believe it or not, it really wasn't too bad with 5 layers on! I ran with a couple of others so I know I wasn't the only one (of course, they quit after 12 miles Wink

)! Hope everyone is well!! Stay warm! Big grin

Dave
"Run like hell and get the agony over with."
--- Clarence DeMar

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 12/16/2008 at 1:33 PM

Nope, I ran on the indoor track at the rec center. I did run outside on Saturday, though, before it got so cold. You're braver (or stupider) than me! Big grin

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

dacook

posted: 12/16/2008 at 8:06 PM

Stupider for sure!!!

Dave
"Run like hell and get the agony over with."
--- Clarence DeMar

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 12/17/2008 at 11:53 AM

I didn't have a choice in the matter...off to work @ 5:30am Monday (massive amts of housework on Sunday!) BUT I saw a guy in my neighborhood out in a fleece, earband & what looked like light gloves @ -17 degrees!!

Remember that doing anything well is going to take longer than you think!! ~ Masters Group

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 12/17/2008 at 1:07 PM

Any of you guys planning to do the trail series race at Chatfield on Saturday? The forecast says high of 16F. I think I'll skip it.

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

dacook

posted: 12/17/2008 at 8:33 PM
modified: 12/17/2008 at 8:35 PM

I'm already registered for it so I'll probably go. I guess nice weather was too much to ask for! Roll eyes

It may as well snow a bunch also.

Dave
"Run like hell and get the agony over with."
--- Clarence DeMar

dkhawk

posted: 12/18/2008 at 9:10 AM

I will be at the Rudolphs Revenge. Maybe I'll see you there! Look for the guy in 5 layers! :-) FWIW, I did run on Monday. I have a fitness class at 6:00 am twice a week. I make it a point to run the 2 miles to the rec center. -12 F when I left the house. :-) It was nicer Monday afternoon. Nearly 1 F in Boulder when I did my lunch run. -Dale

dacook

posted: 12/18/2008 at 9:23 PM

Quote from dkhawk on 12/18/2008 at 9:10 AM:

Look for the guy in 5 layers! :-)

I'm guessing that will pretty much be all of us!

Dave
"Run like hell and get the agony over with."
--- Clarence DeMar

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 12/19/2008 at 11:13 AM

On the other hand, last night about 6pm was just perfect! Wink

I won't make tom am as I have a round-trip drive to Hastings,NE to get the kids... Good luck to all you popsicles!! Hopefully I can catch the next one. Cindy

Remember that doing anything well is going to take longer than you think!! ~ Masters Group

dacook

posted: 12/20/2008 at 3:43 PM

Just have to say it turned out to be a beautiful morning for a race! Definitely brisk, but great sunshine. I never felt cold. Or too hot. Now, about those hills... who knew Chatfield was that hilly??!!!

Dave
"Run like hell and get the agony over with."
--- Clarence DeMar

dkhawk

posted: 12/20/2008 at 6:29 PM

The dam course! The conditions were really, really good (other then a few icy spots). I don't do this distance often on roads so I managed to get a PR. According to my phone, it was 18 at race start. However, the sun was out and the excitement was there. Very good turn out given the cold. -Dale

dacook

posted: 12/21/2008 at 2:47 PM
modified: 12/21/2008 at 2:48 PM

Quote from dkhawk on 12/20/2008 at 6:29 PM:

I don't do this distance often on roads so I managed to get a PR.

Funny! Me too! Big grin

Congrats Dale!

Dave
"Run like hell and get the agony over with."
--- Clarence DeMar

wildchild

Carolyn

posted: 12/22/2008 at 1:09 PM

Nice job on the PRs, Dale and Dave! Did you wear yaktrax or screw shoes, or was it clear enough not to? 18 degrees doesn't sound too bad - it hit a high of 8 at my house on Saturday.

_{I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.}

dkhawk

posted: 12/22/2008 at 3:01 PM

I didn't have special gear. There were a few icy spots, but for the most part the course was in good shape.

Denver Area Runners

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