Bad Ass
LOL. I guess it's not coming through, especially since you're such a nice guy.
In hindsight, my sarcasm was perhaps a little hidden. Note to self: work on internet sarcasm.
DamarisMarathon Maniac, Ultra Runner
PRs: 24:57 (5K); 51:25 (10K); 42:46 (5 Miles); 2:04:31 (HM); 4:34:09 (Marathon); 8:00 (Trail 50K)
Damaris Runs with Asthma
Mostly Harmless
11 frigid miles done.
Actually the cold wouldn't have been that bad except for the fact that my NSDS* loaned my balaclava to a buddy to use while snowboarding last weekend and said buddy has not returned it. Not to mention, ew, do you really want to borrow something like that?
I managed fine in the cold except for when I had to run into the wind. I tried pulling my hood up tight and that helped a little. I imagine that I looked a bit like Kenny from South Park though.
Damaris - Enjoy the 13 tonight. :-)
Beth - I tried to think of you and Marco on my run to make me feel better. It didn't work.
Marco - I hope the job lets up soon. Looks like you are in the more miles than degrees club again today.
RVD - Good job on the TM. I may be joining the TM folks on Thursday if the cold doesn't let up.
SIAR - I was joking about the 10 pounds or at least I thought I was. Your reply got me thinking so I weighed myself before and after I put all my stuff on. 6 lbs including shoes.
Jen - Good tips about running gear in cold weather. Thanks for sharing those. Good work on the TM.
I'm off to get a nice hot shower and then to DD's basketball game.
*Not So Darling Son. I mean really, would you loan out your Dad's stuff without asking?
"A goal without a plan it is just a dream" - Dave Ramsey
PR's: HM: 1:44:18 (05/06/13)FM: 3:54:51 (3/16/13)
2013 Races
Rock n Roll USA (3/16) - Goal: < 4:00:00
Frederick HM (5/5) - Goal: To have fun and celebrate life.
Marine Corps Marathon (10/27) - Goal: ?
PRs: Marathon (2:56xx; '13) Half (1:25xx; '12) 10k (40:26; '11) 5mi (29:23; '13) 5k (18:31; '11)
Late getting home from work...again, but not too bad. Tomorrow it will probably be below zero and I want to do the minimum 5. I have a few miles extra for the month so I can slack off a little and still hopefully meet the mileage goal.
Julia--I grew up in Illinois, so I have seen -20F and waist deep snow. The last time I saw temps this cold was 1986 when we lived in Missouri. In this cold, everything is long run pace which for me is about 8:30. I guess my lungs have gotten used to it these past few years. Before we moved up here if I ran in anything less than 40 degrees I would get a tickling cough for a few hours afterwards. Every piece of Under Armour clothing I have is great!
This girl is on fire.
JenRosie, Thanks for the tips. Duct tape can be used for everything, huh?
SIAR, I'm a complete gear head. If my local running store sold VDOT Max machines, I'd probably buy one... Yes, that's me in the picture. It's from a 10K I ran last fall. A local photography company partnered with the race and allowed us to download pictures for free. I think it's better than the ones I usually pay for.
Marco, I'm happy to hear these temps are unusual but that you're used to the cold... And, +1 to Scott's comment about thinking about you and Just B.S. and getting inspiration. I thought and then headed to the treadmill, though.
2013 PRs:5K: 20:43
10K: 43:44
10M: 1:09:15HM: 1:34:37
M: 3:23:53 (NYCMQ, BQ-20)
I only had time for 10. Bah. But they were my fastest 10!
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