RunningAHEAD - Topic: Screw the balaclava, this is truly essential gear

EGH3

posted: 1/13/2009 at 4:04 PM
modified: 1/14/2009 at 9:09 AM

MTA: I thought it was funny, what can I say? Roll eyes

Cold gear

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 9:25 AM

But shrinkage is funny. There are few things that make me guffaw like the sight of Mr. Happy doing his darndest to try to absorb himself into hubby's groin after a Winter bike ride. Evil grin

You don't want to rob your wife or SO of that source of comedy. Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

BadDawg

posted: 1/14/2009 at 9:38 AM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 1/14/2009 at 9:25 AM:

You don't want to rob your wife or SO of that source of comedy.

Did you catch this comment?

I had the same problem, so I had my wife sew a small fleece pouch into a pair of briefs, I can slip one of those air-activated charcoal hand warmers in there. Nice and toasty without as much bulge, and the fleece alone helps keep you nice and warm.

That's love, apparently she's concerned about maintaining full functionality. Sounds damned good to me.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 9:41 AM

Quote from BadDawg on 1/14/2009 at 9:38 AM:

That's love, apparently she's concerned about maintaining full functionality. Sounds damned good to me.

She's a sucka. Evil grin

Girly bits get cold, too. Compression shorts over my tights is good stuff. DH has actually been known to put some of those self-heating packs in his pants (between layers, not on bare skin, which could actually burn) when he rides outdoors and it's below freezing. Tongue

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Peke98

posted: 1/14/2009 at 9:47 AM

Funny article. Although it's not very funny when it happens to you. I learned my lesson & it only took one time. Below 20 degrees & a pair of shorts go over the running tights. Shrinkage happens but, frostbite sucks.

xor

posted: 1/14/2009 at 10:50 AM

Screwing baclava is a bit too close to American Pie.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 11:51 AM

Quote from xor on 1/14/2009 at 10:50 AM:

Screwing baclava is a bit too close to American Pie.

I think baklava would chafe.

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

BadDawg

posted: 1/14/2009 at 2:36 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 1/14/2009 at 9:41 AM:

DH has actually been known to put some of those self-heating packs in his pants (between layers, not on bare skin, which could actually burn) when he rides outdoors and it's below freezing.

I'm thinking a jock strap with the pocket for a cup would keep the warmer pack positioned for optimal toastiness. The search is on for a wicking fleece jock strap.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 2:41 PM

Quote from BadDawg on 1/14/2009 at 2:36 PM:

I'm thinking a jock strap with the pocket for a cup would keep the warmer pack positioned for optimal toastiness. The search is on for a wicking fleece jock strap.

Invent it...you could probably get wealthy--I'm only semi-kidding. Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Dunottar

posted: 1/14/2009 at 3:05 PM

That looks like a 'must have' piece of winter gear....just what I've been looking for. Does it come in size XXXL?

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 3:23 PM

*rimshot*

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Phidippides

posted: 1/14/2009 at 4:27 PM
modified: 1/14/2009 at 4:28 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 1/14/2009 at 9:25 AM:

But shrinkage is funny. There are few things that make me guffaw like the sight of Mr. Happy doing his darndest to try to absorb himself into hubby's groin after a Winter bike ride. You don't want to rob your wife or SO of that source of comedy.

Zoomie - I'm pretty sure that you're really twisted.........

Champions are made when no one is watching

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 4:28 PM

Quote from Phidippides on 1/14/2009 at 4:27 PM:

Zoomie - I'm pretty sure that you're really twisted.........

You are only now figuring this out...? Evil grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

Phidippides

posted: 1/14/2009 at 4:31 PM
modified: 1/14/2009 at 4:31 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 1/14/2009 at 4:28 PM:

You are only now figuring this out...?

No - I pretty much knew it ---- this was just the first the first time I've ever put it down...... Big grin

Champions are made when no one is watching

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 1/14/2009 at 4:37 PM

Quote from Phidippides on 1/14/2009 at 4:31 PM:

No - I pretty much knew it ---- this was just the first the first time I've ever put it down......

I shall mark this date on my calendar! Big grin

Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.

~ Sarah Kay

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