Running through the Tulips - April

[solobiker]

3 mile run today. It was a little to humid for my comfort level. I think it was at about 20% and 68 degrees.

[Artista]

I find that clouds and wind make a lot of difference in how I perceive the temperature. Low 60's, bright sun, and no wind has me riding in a sleeveless jersey and bike shorts. Throw in clouds and wind at the same temperature and I'm wearing a short sleeve jersey, capris, and a light weight, wool, pullover sweater on the same ride.

I dress even lighter for running but I'm still figuring out what to wear at what temperature. Right now I'm wearing a short sleeve running shirt and capris when it's mid 40's and sunny and I still get too warm.

Interestingly enough, I can also ride 90 degree temps without tooooo much discomfort.

I'm cold blooded when I'm not exercising. Like Oakleaf, I love my wool and hate to take it off to put on cold exercise clothes. I'm fine once I get moving.

[Susan Otcenas]

I skipped my run today. I was supposed to do a bike/run brick (hour bike/40 min run) but my IT band has been more tense this week. I could feel the tension building on my bike and decided it might be prudent to give it a rest today. I almost never skip a workout, but I decided that I would let caution prevail today. I'm so tired of being injured!!

[Crankin]

Wow, Artista, you are one of those people that amaze me when I see them running at 40 degrees in a short sleeved shirt.
I'd be wearing capris, with a light weight wool base layer and a regular long sleeved jersey. If it was upper forties, maybe a short sleeved Craft base layer.
I had a lot of trouble adjusting to figuring out what to wear running. I was always too hot, since I was dressing like a cyclist. Fifties are the hardest for me, for running. Can't wear shorts or short sleeves, so capris and LS jerseys, but I often end up pushing the sleeves up, near the end.

[solobiker]

Wow, Artista, you are one of those people that amaze me when I see them running at 40 degrees in a short sleeved shirt.
I'd be wearing capris, with a light weight wool base layer and a regular long sleeved jersey. If it was upper forties, maybe a short sleeved Craft base layer.
I had a lot of trouble adjusting to figuring out what to wear running. I was always too hot, since I was dressing like a cyclist. Fifties are the hardest for me, for running. Can't wear shorts or short sleeves, so capris and LS jerseys, but I often end up pushing the sleeves up, near the end.

I was born and raised in the north east which is a far more humid environment then out here in CO. 40 back there is colder to me then 40 out here. It is quite nice. I too run in a short sleeved shirt once the temps get into the 40s.

[Artista]

Wow, Artista, you are one of those people that amaze me when I see them running at 40 degrees in a short sleeved shirt.
I'd be wearing capris, with a light weight wool base layer and a regular long sleeved jersey. If it was upper forties, maybe a short sleeved Craft base layer.
I had a lot of trouble adjusting to figuring out what to wear running. I was always too hot, since I was dressing like a cyclist. Fifties are the hardest for me, for running. Can't wear shorts or short sleeves, so capris and LS jerseys, but I often end up pushing the sleeves up, near the end.

I know...I used to be amazed, too, when I saw people running in next to nothing in 40 degree temps. But, now I break out in a sweat just reading about the layers that other TE members are wearing.

I did two 9 minute runs today with a 3 minute walk in between. Actually, I had to take 45 second walk break during the first 9 minute run. The "out" portion of my run is vaguely uphill, (nothing like Crankin's 10% hills), and my hamstrings get really tired. Coming back was no problem though. A 20 minute run may be just around the corner

[emily_in_nc]

3 mile run today. It was a little to humid for my comfort level. I think it was at about 20% and 68 degrees.

20% humidity is too high?? Is that a typo? I thought that was desert-like?

Our humidity here is between 65-80% typically. Urgh! But we did have a cooler, rainy, overcast day at long last. By cooler, I mean 79 degrees (with a breeze) instead of 80s (with sunshine). It was very humid, but I was thrilled with the clouds and ever-so-slightly cooler temperature. Thanks to this gift from Mother Nature, I managed a 4 mile beach run for the first time in several weeks. My pace was the best for this distance I've had -- 10:25.

I was absolutely drenched when I finished, but it was the best run I've had for awhile, so I'll take it!

[Selkie]

I like running in the cold. Actually, I'm just happy to be running again, so I'm willing to endure less-than-ideal weather to get outside and run! Yesterday, I ran 5.5 miles in intermittent drizzle/light rain. It was much cooler than Monday (in the 50s), with a brisk breeze. Warmed up after a couple miles and worked up a good sweat.

Susan---I'm always freezing when I get out of the pool. Where I swim, they keep the water at around 81 degrees and even though I'm fine after the first length, I'm freezing cold the moment I stop swimming. Somedays, I'm still cold after I shower/dress.

[Crankin]

I didn't "run" today, but I went to my fitness class; it's hard enough as it is, but today, she had us go outside.
We had to run around the cul-de-sac outside the gym twice, do a bunch of push ups and planks using the curb and rocks for leverage, and then run 2-3 times around again and back inside.
I was running with the 2 women I know are real runners; they do tris and 10Ks, halfs. When I looked back, everyone else was way behind us.

[Susan Otcenas]

Susan---I'm always freezing when I get out of the pool. Where I swim, they keep the water at around 81 degrees and even though I'm fine after the first length, I'm freezing cold the moment I stop swimming. Somedays, I'm still cold after I shower/dress.

Our pool is really warm. 85-ish. Which is good for me as I find most pools to be intolerably cold. I'm not cold when I get out. But I think I'm generally in a bit of a calorie hole by the time i get to the run. I generally only have a piece of fruit before my swim, then another 100 calories before the run, so this may contribute to why I feel cold running after swimming. Also, my hair is generally wet at that point.

Then again, I'm always cold, so while the wet head and calorie deficit might have contributed this week, it's not the basis for the problem. I'm just a walking (running) human popsicle!

[skhill]

Past 3 mornings have been in the upper 40's and damp when I run-- love it! Today, I wore shorts, short-sleeved shirt, and warm wool mittens and socks. Looks funny but I'm comfortable. It was 5 miles, and for about a mile of it I was running with another woman I just happened to meet out there. Nice! and chatting helped me keep the speed down...

[solobiker]

20% humidity is too high?? Is that a typo? I thought that was desert-like?

Our humidity here is between 65-80% typically. Urgh! But we did have a cooler, rainy, overcast day at long last. By cooler, I mean 79 degrees (with a breeze) instead of 80s (with sunshine). It was very humid, but I was thrilled with the clouds and ever-so-slightly cooler temperature. Thanks to this gift from Mother Nature, I managed a 4 mile beach run for the first time in several weeks. My pace was the best for this distance I've had -- 10:25.

I was absolutely drenched when I finished, but it was the best run I've had for awhile, so I'll take it!

Yes...it is desert like. There were many times this winter when it was in the single digits..6%-9%. I can always tell when a storm is coming because I notice the change in humidity. And yes..it was 20 %...we ended up getting a little rain later on in the day.

[Selkie]

Got in my usual 5.4 mile run yesterday morning. Felt pretty energetic, even after a decent swim before work. Treat: saw a little deer waking up from its nap.

[OakLeaf]

I did a relatively relaxed run up to the intersection and back for about 5 miles and I got a bonus too: a mama fox and her kits! I was so happy to see them since I haven't seen a live fox in two or three years (just a few road kill ). I wouldn't even have noticed if mama hadn't snarled when I passed. The fuzzy little kits scrambled up the bank for cover while mom stood her ground and stared at me to let me know what would happen if I even looked at her babies crosswise.

[emily_in_nc]

I did a relatively relaxed run up to the intersection and back for about 5 miles and I got a bonus too: a mama fox and her kits! I was so happy to see them since I haven't seen a live fox in two or three years (just a few road kill ). I wouldn't even have noticed if mama hadn't snarled when I passed. The fuzzy little kits scrambled up the bank for cover while mom stood her ground and stared at me to let me know what would happen if I even looked at her babies crosswise.

How cute! I have seen many a solitary fox, but never kits!