Bonk City (Read 1030 times)

I suspect NaderAlfie has been telling quite a few jokes in his many recent posts.

Jake, I really haven't told a single joke in my posts. I am really that unintentionally ridiculous (at this point ) in my approach to running. I can tell from some of your replies that you were able to appreciate this fact quickly, which makes me all the more appreciative that of your taking the time to answer my serious questions seriously, anyway. Same to all. And for the record, my wife really set the no-running-under-50F rule, but might have been persuaded when it got to around 40-45F.

what did you eat on the run besides some grapefruit juice? over 3 hrs running/walking without food will cause a bonk

That was all I had.

No running under 50F... Ugh... I prefer not to run when it's over 15C (which is 59), and I'll go down to -40 (the common point between C and F) It was warm this morning, between 0 and 5C, and I had long pants, two thin long sleeve tech shirts (realy, the air goes right through them... I've got one a little heavier I wear by itself, but it's in the wash) and a vest on. I started with cotton gloves and a toque, and they both came off around the halfway point. Seriously, you have my utmost respect. I don't think I've ever managed more than 8km on a treadmill. I've done 19km on a 200m indoor track, but treadmills make me crazy. And sweaty.

Thanks, Chris. I'll forward this to her.

Ugh...I am with Viich. 50 degrees is near the top of the comfort zone for temp. 50 is shorts and tshirt weather for sure. If it is race day you will hear some whining out of me if it goes above ~60.

I'm glad to hear some people agree with me on this. I hate it when someone says, "wow, it must have been a beautiful day for your run," because I wanna say, "No, it's 75°F out. It sucked." I hate running in anything above 60°F, esp if the brutal, oppressive sun is out.

Thanks guys. I probably could have done better in the refueling/hydrating on the run dept. I didn't run outside because my wife won't let me run outside until it's 50 degrees F. Is there a general rule of thumb on that?

My general rule of thumb is to never listen to my wife when it comes to running.

Thanks guys. I probably could have done better in the refueling/hydrating on the run dept. Jilly, I didn't run outside because my wife won't let me run outside until it's 50 degrees F. Is there a general rule of thumb on that?

For Christ's sake man, get a backbone, run when and where you want to run, and go out and get a book how to train.

My general rule of thumb is to never listen to my wife when it comes to running.

Make that "spouse," please!

My general rule of thumb is to never listen to my wife when it comes to running.

Best post ever. If my wife tells me I need a rest day, I make it a point to run that day.