Crummy weather challenge Week Three (Nov 26-Dec 2)

Just ran for 27 minutes at 3 below zero for 216 points. It really was not that bad. I had on a neck gaitor, hat, down vest over two wicking layers, ski long johns, fleece tights, ski socks and my tennies- and down gloves. My nose was a little cold but most of my run was facing toward the sun. Should have gone ten more minutes but I was getting hungry for some hot soup.

Do you guys get some funny looks? Like people look out of their cars and are thinking, "What a moron out here running!". I got a few of those today...Its nice to know you crazy people are all here so I can feel somewhat normal

oh man, it is 25 F and windy here and I am completely wimping out.   Someone call me a pansy so I will get off the treadmill.....

Heck yeah!  The only thing that will make up for the crap drive home tonight in the snow will be if I get to run in it tomorrow at 4am! 

I know you guys go by "donkey" but this time of year "sled dog" might be more appropriate.

The Donkey Nation is always looking for other Donkeys.  Donkey is a state of mind and this challenge along with the AM workouts are right in its wheelhouse.  Stubborn 'n Steady!

Daremo - 2006-11-30 9:39 AM Well, this week has sucked for suckitude ...... not only am I in recovery mode which means I've only run once, but it has been in the 60's all week! Next week it is only supposed to be high's in the low 40's, so I'll be able to get some points back!

I am on the other end of that with the crappy weather waiting for me to hit taper for Vegas.  I can still get out there, just dont want to go to gangbusters for the sake of suckitude.

If the forecast is correct, I'm gonna be running right in the teeth of a snowstorm with 35mph wind gusts tomorrow AM.  For some strange reason, this contest has me sort of excited about that concept.

God forbid I have to explain that outloud to someone (like my wife, for example). 

"Ya see, here's the thing...there's a point challenge on this website, and I get points for running in shat weather, and I really wanna...  (subjects eyes glass over)."

Agreed.  I hit that area on rides often.  Lots of scenic hills and rural road so nobody messes with ya.

Conversely, I have been way bummed about the beautiful weather we were having.  55 and drizzle this time of year yesterday would have anyone stoked to get out there.  I was grumbling almost the whole time about that extra 5 degrees that cost me my Suckage points.

Thanks for the reminder.  Because it's such a short summer, I love the way we all jump head-first into the summer weekends.  It's just action 24-7, at least for me and my family.  Though I'd love better weather, I'd sorta miss that sense of urgency we get around here.

And, nice epic ride, that is some beautiful country.  I love the New Berlin/Muskego area for that reason.  5 minutes west and I'm in boondocks USA with beauty and nature all around.

Or, if they manage to listen all the way through, they respond with, "So what do you get if you win?".

Best not to even start that conversation. 

Dan, you can take comfort in the fact that I'll be out there running with you (although about two hours away) unless I decide to shovel the driveway cross train instead.

I haven't done the math yet, not that many points since I cut the run in half due to having to leave early for work.  But here's the fun pictures.  Sorry they're not that great because they are from my phone.  30 degrees was nice and toasty - I actually over dressed.  Reports of wind gusts up to 40 mph on the radio, but I'll use the 17 mph from weather.com to remain consistent in my reporting.  3-4 in of snow on the ground when I headed out.

http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/discussion/photos/photo-thumbnails.asp?albumid=3951&useralbum=21508

Good job getting out there this morning.  Here's my points for the week...

This morning 60 minutes 22 degrees 10 mph winds=240 points

This will be the first week that I post points... not sure which day it starts and stops.

It seems like us northerners may have a slight advantage....should we add in an above the 45th parallel decrease of some kind?

 As I took off this morning, I was wondering which of you bastages was out in that stuff.  I know Morey would have been there if not for being a good hubby in a crisis.  Going to await the Garmin official word on the wind, but I am either at a 318 or 424 for this AM based on 27 degrees, heavy snow, and winds right around 20.  Will await final say before logging that though unless anyone knows a website to find avg weather for a certain time?

Their advantage is that they dont live in crappy weather.  They hardly need our sympathy.