Winter Glow - Runs between Jan. 15th and 21st

**Wahine** · 01-20-2008, 08:26 AM

OK here it is, accountability post.

I'm going out for a short fun jog, just because.

Now if only I can find some clean tights...

**OakLeaf** · 01-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Interval day today, last hard workout before race day.

Howling wind straight down the beach, 30 mph steady, gusting to 40 mph. My downwind intervals were over 2:30/mile faster than the upwind ones! I came home with sand all over me and grinning the whole downwind leg

I have to laugh how many of us (me included) use this thread for accountability, aka we have to drag ourselves out for a run. It's like hitting myself in the head with a hammer... it feels so good when I stop

**nonsmoker3** · 01-20-2008, 11:39 AM

I use this for accountability too. 4 miles this morning, and it was so freaking cold (for Georgia), about 27 degrees. I thought of at least 400 reasons to stay in bed, but I did that yesterday, so I had to get up and get moving. It was rough though, let me tell you.

I have 5K races for the next two Sunday's. Hoping to place in my age group this coming Sunday. The following Sunday is the Super Bowl run, and it is so huge I don't stand a chance of placing - but it is tons of fun.

**Wahine** · 01-20-2008, 11:49 AM

OK. It worked. 4.16 miles and once I got over being a little stiff (that took about 12 min or so) I actually had fun. It's hovering right around freezing right now and we're getting snow on and off.

It's great running weather.

**alpinerabbit** · 01-20-2008, 12:20 PM

We went for a walk (about 3 hours) on account of our mutual shin splints.

It was nice but I was envious of the joggers.

**Jolt** · 01-20-2008, 01:06 PM

Just got back from another standard half-hour run...it's about 15 degrees here right now so it was a little chilly but invigorating.

**Kimmyt** · 01-20-2008, 03:59 PM

Well, I did probably my hardest run ever today, 7 something miles of tortorous trails and hills that you had to practically crawl up on your hands and feet. My time wasn't bad, something around 1:37, which considering the terrain I'm pretty proud of. Did manage to roll my ankle 2-3 time at the beginning on the snow and ice covered rocky trails. My hip is sore again though, so now I'm seriously worried I'm doing something wrong. Does anyone know anything about getting your stride analyzed and how to find someone to do it?

**KSH** · 01-20-2008, 07:27 PM

You ladies are NUTS!!!! Nuts I say!

I'm in Texas... it was 40 degrees when I needed to run and a bit windy. I hit the gym. Unfortunately due to some pain in my legs I had to do most of my 80 minute run on the elliptical.

Anyhoo, I can't imagine running in the weather the rest of you do!

Kimmyt... great job on the run! Snow and ice covered trails? See, again, I'd be inside. As for getting your gait looked at, nose around the tri and running clubs and look for a coach that specializes in that. Good luck.

**kelownagirl** · 01-20-2008, 07:28 PM

I'll take the cold over the heat ANY day.

**Grog** · 01-20-2008, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by kelownagirl

I'll take the cold over the heat ANY day.

Oh me too! I stop running when the temperature goes above 15 Celcius!

**Jolt** · 01-21-2008, 04:27 AM

Originally Posted by kelownagirl

I'll take the cold over the heat ANY day.

I agree!

**Kimmyt** · 01-21-2008, 04:49 AM

Originally Posted by KSH

You ladies are NUTS!!!! Nuts I say!

I'm in Texas... it was 40 degrees when I needed to run and a bit windy. I hit the gym. Unfortunately due to some pain in my legs I had to do most of my 80 minute run on the elliptical.

Anyhoo, I can't imagine running in the weather the rest of you do!

Kimmyt... great job on the run! Snow and ice covered trails? See, again, I'd be inside. As for getting your gait looked at, nose around the tri and running clubs and look for a coach that specializes in that. Good luck.

It was actually a really good time, in a kind of insane way! I'm going to post a RR on Bt.com once I get results in. It finished at a local German club, so there were pitchers of Spaten and oddly enough, an Irish band, afterwards. Good party!

**kelownagirl** · 01-21-2008, 06:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jolt

I agree!

Except maybe this morning - it's -18 C (0 F.) Hope it warms up a bit before I run this afternoon.

**ummbnb** · 01-21-2008, 06:38 AM

I had to take several days off last week because of kid-obligations each evening. Got in a good run on Saturday and a so-so on Sunday. My 6yo ds went with me on Sunday so we only "ran" for about 1 1/2 miles and walked the rest. He had a ball and wants to go again.

It's currently 3 degrees and windy outside and the rec center is closed for the holiday so I'm thinking today will be either another off day or something from the exercise channel on On-Demand.

**Grog** · 01-21-2008, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by kelownagirl

Except maybe this morning - it's -18 C (0 F.) Hope it warms up a bit before I run this afternoon.

You know what? It's do-able!

I went out running in Montreal once, it was dark and under -15C, with my thickest tights, lots of layers on top, and mittens. I remember being overdressed, actually. You don't have to go for long, just a few minutes, and you feel so refreshed!!!

It was actually -2 this morning here (C as always) and we ran at 7:30, a bit before sunrise. The skies are so beautiful and clear and blue and pink. We even witnessed the moon set, a big orange balloon slipping behind the mountains. I think this is why I run. I feel so privileged...

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