Crappy Winter Weather Challenge 2009-2010 (Page 4)

It's still warm here in Boston too and I get up at 4:30AM!  This is the first year I am actually looking forward to crappy weather.  Maybe I should have my head examined...lol  4 days to go!!!!

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I'm in even tho I'm a wimp.  I already got in a long run in 20* weather this fall and survived.  The last 2 winters were mild so I'm sure we'll get slammed this year.  Glad the challenge doesn't start til 11/1, tho, cuz the snow's 2 feet deep out there right now. 

eta: Do only biking/running count or can I count walking to work?  I walked today in a blizzard cuz there's no way I was getting on the roads. 

Edited by skarl 2009-10-28 4:22 PM

Well, I'm trying not to be a Husker Hater like I have been for the past 10 or so years. I just can't get into the whole "Go Big Red" stuff. I guess it's the years of being a Notre Dame fan..... hopefully that won't get me banned

Do I really need "running gloves"? Or are similar type gloves ok? Just a newb getting ready to kick some arse!

I just wear the $.99 gloves Target sells -- I have lots of them so they can get washed after every run.  On really cold days I wear my windblocker mittens, but that's pretty rare.

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Oh brother......

LOL!



So how about working outside?
My job (main line telecomm tech) takes me outside everyday. I was thinking that I would ONLY allow myself to get points from work if all of these are met:
1) It's a really terrible day.
2) I was carrying my ladder a lot.
3) I would allow myself a MAX of 2hrs for any given day (I work 10hr days).
4) I was unable to get any other workout in that day, including the dog walking.

Sound good?


Edited by fifthcircle 2009-10-29 10:17 AM

I  added myself alphabetically.  Yeah, I was hiking around in the snow for 2 hrs yesterday   Don't worry, Sunday we're riding if the snow is gone, otherwise snowshoeing,  but it's supposed to be warm again by then.

Our forecast for Sunday is ...  warm.  That's no good.  I guess I didn't move far enough north.  I wonder if Canada will have me....

well, I"ll have to start next week sometime. Will be in NC on Sunday/Monday - actually running a 5k on Sunday but it will be a balmy mid 70's degrees ... I'll use that memory to carry me thru those sub freezing snowy runs in January

Count me in,  but one question,   Do I get extra points for dragging my fat a** around,  or do I lose points because of the insulation factor?

I think you're net zero, but by the end of the winter you may need to wear more layers   That's my goal for sure!

Good to see you on here Pizza the Hut! I will keep an eye out for you on those mean Palatine streets.

Skipped Saturdays long run, it was snowing, raining, and windy. Plus I wasn't going to get any points for it.Did my long run today, 32F made for a nice run.

Did 4 miles this morning, but it was 42*F with no wind.  Beautiful, sunny morning, but I couldn't help wishing it was colder.  This is what BT has done to me.

Its in the 50's in Boston.  I didn't even bother...went to the gym instead

Looking at the 10-day forecast, the lowest it's supposed to get is 35 degrees here in Jersey.  It might be a while before I start racking up any points.

Will be a slow start for me on this one.  Am limited to Aqua Jogging due to knee problems.  Hey Bill, one of the pools at the Y is colder than the other.....can I log points if I "jog" in the "cool" pool?   Hee Hee.  Hopefully will be back outside in another few weeks.

We had a gorgeous day today too -- great biking weather!

eta: just checked wunderground.com and it should be about 30* for my run tomorrow

Edited by skarl 2009-11-01 8:34 PM

Hey Bill, I'm in. Here is to a great 5 months or so of training.

Blah nearly got a sunburn today, major heatwave...

So er um where is the spreadsheet, do we have teams and can someone run some examples so I can figure out the math please 8).  TY.

Edited by Baowolf 2009-11-01 9:45 PM

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