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Nice job Mike.  You are pretty hard core.  I was waiting for the temps to jump up to the teens before I head out.  Nice job everyone. 

Jackie, I say do the century.  If you can try and get in a 70 miler before in the next couple of weeks, you should be fine for the century.  

playmobil31 - 2011-01-22 1:16 PM Hey guys,
so, -11c this morning, -20c with the windchill... perfect day for a little 15k outside...
this was actually the first time my water bottles frooze during the run... but I did it

That's this kind of run that you will remember when you will cross the finish line

Miami, here I come !!!

tomorrow, cycling for 75 min. 

I hope everybody got a warm week end

Ok, that's cold.

Thank Jackie -- hadn't thought about de-layering from the bottom / stashing in the coat.

Dan -- That's not a workout that's a torture fest.  Congrats on surviving

Hi everyone! 

I’ve been amazed at your efforts during the weekend.  You are truly awesome!  This winter has been particularly cold for our standards in Cuernavaca.  But this only means that lowest temperatures in the morning are 39 F (4C) and then they go up to the normal maximum of 87-84F (29 to 31C), which indoors or at a terrace feels like a very comfortable 78F (26C).  The rest of the year the lowest temperature is higher, and that is how we distinguish each season from the others in the “city of eternal spring”.  Only April and May may be uncomfortably hot for a few days.

After reading your posts, I promised myself never to complain about cold weather.  We have no idea what that really means!!    The fact that it doesn’t stop you from running or even biking is just unbelievable.  I picture your eyelashes and your drinking water freezing.    Wow!!!  Congratulations to you all!!!  Super Jackie included, since even though she is not suffering a cold winter, she is really making a great effort.    Hey!  And leave Mountain Dan alone because he’s been out there too!  LOL

Last week I swam 4 days in a row and felt truly exhausted after that (having gone back to being a couch potato ).  I’ve been reading about the things that I think affected me.  Like lack of sleep, not letting muscle groups rest and how to gradually build base.  I also found that the custom training plan creator is available for free members now, and according to that, beginners should do 2x training rather than 3x.  So I’m starting again.  I hope this new plan works for me.  I'll take a supplement too.

I wish you all a great week!! 

Wow! Mike and Marcus you guys are brutal, no slacking around you 2! I Love it, I'll never be a ironman if I am going to whine about a little thing like some slightly cold weather! Keep up the pressure, I can take it. I have done many climbing trips in weather as bad if not worse than this! I also did an Atlantic plunge, more like wade, 2 years ago when the wind chill was -15F and that was much worse than running or biking could ever be! I will suck it up and get out there.

Itzia - Thanks for watching my back, I can always use a good Ally 

Please someone with older kids tell me it gets easier.  I know it doesn't, but I need something to look forward to.  I may let them start driving at 12.

Mike, awesome job buddy.  A huge accomplishment.  Everyone remembers their 1st 10 miler.  You are going to cruise in your half.

Dan, don't feel too bad, I wasn't heading out either.  It was -86 degrees with the windchill in spot where your avatar was taken.  

Itzia, great job on the swimming.  Keep it up.  

I hope everyone is off to a great week.  More snow forecasted for this week.  Another 10 - 15 inches of snow.