Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2011-2012 (Page 3)

well, you had better pray for lots of cold and plan for long workouts. LOL There is some serious competition on this challenge. It's like practically impossible for me to 'win' this but it sure keeps me accountable and motivated to watch the numbers increase each week. 

Grand Buddah of Brrrrrrr... has a nice frosty ring to it.

yeah, sort of reminds me of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW4IZ0Flh3M 

I usually check in on FB a couple times a day. You can look for Lenny Kersten.

I live over in Sault Ste Marie MI and my runand bike routes take me around the airport or along the Saint Mary's River, so I get lots of point for wind. I also ride bike year round to and from work makes for some easy points.

Added my name to the list again, though I doubt it will be cold/snow enough here in London to compete (just like last year), though we've been having winds of 30-40mph the last few days!

Of course, the winds will drop and the temperatures won't just as soon as the 1st rolls around.

Count me in! I found this challenge too late last year to join, but this time I'm on the ball and super excited to get started.

Quick questions, is the suckitude score what goes on the first page of the spreadsheet?

And do all outdoor activities count (like snowboarding and such)? Or are tri-related things the only ones?

Kasia

35 on my run tonight, but it was clear and still. The run last night at 44 with 16 mph sustained and 22 mph wind gusts was far worse.

I have a running in cold weather question -- what do you do about hydration? Do you change much from regular weather running? For example, I ran 6.25 miles tonight with no water. I did not feel thirsty and when I got home, I drank only 3-4 oz of water and felt fine. I sweated (?? is that the proper verb form?) only a very little, but I did still sweat.

I'm thinking the 6-7 mile range is probably the limit I should run without hydration? Remember, I am slow, so the 6.25 miles tonight took me 70 minutes. A 10-12 mile run will take me two hours.

Bring water? Don't worry about it? Plan a water stop -- and if so, at what point?

It would depend on the person. I usually don't carry water unless it is over 13 miles when it is colder.

If I plan to run over 6, I usually carry water. I'm slow too so after it gets to over an hour, I carry hydration. HOWEVER, everything changes in the dead of winter. I usually don't run more than 5-6 miles simply because it's cold here in the dead of winter and teens or single digits with potentially zero to subzero wind chills would likely freeze any water within a short while anyhow. LOL I suppose if I were training for a long distance early in the spring, then I'd carry h2o for long distances. We still become dehydrated in the cold and I for one SWEAT ... I mean SWEAT!!! No glowing for this chick...it's sweat! LOL So hydrate...before, after or during if you need to.

This will be great incentive to make the jump into cold weather running right away.  I just added my name to the SS - so glad I popped in here today to see what's going on!  It's still in the 60's this week (and probably next) but I know I'll have enough opportunities after that

For now - I'm off to enjoy a short run on this beautiful day!

Renee

charles-goff - 2011-10-17 1:30 AM

Shermbelle - 2011-10-17 12:44 AM count me in, lovely Michigan weather is on its way

 

Where in Michigan? I am curious what type of in-state competition I will be having.

Grand Rapids, you have nothing to worry about. Besides I actually really like the trainer so most of my suck will be running

I couldn't find it either, but it's the same as last year's link:

Crappy Winter Challenge 2011-2012

cool thanks

Sorry Lenny, I haven't been on for a few days, I am doing the Tuscobia Trail Race from Winter to Park Falls WI.  Its close to home and I can say I did an entry level ultra. 

1stTimeTri - 2011-10-30 12:45 PM I'm not participating in this challenge, but will add that I just did a 2.5 mile run in the rain just a little bit ago.  Stupid rain.  Stupid Wisconsin rain.  Stupid late fall Wisconsin rain.

You forgot Stupid Badgers!