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Running => Running => Topic started by: Virginia Plain on January 06, 2015, 10:04:07 AM

Title: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Virginia Plain on January 06, 2015, 10:04:07 AM
But now my hubs, who up until this summer had turned into a lazy slob who subsided exclusively on beer and cheese its, has dropped 20 lbs and is now an ultra runner. 

I was the runner.  For several years now, I have been the runner.  And HE sat at home, eating cheese its. 
But he ran a 30 mile race in the sloppy rainy mud in 30 degree weather on saturday. 

So now I look bad if I sit on my ass on a snowy 20 degree day.   :-\

So, I 've registered for a 10 mile race for this sunday.  And I hate running in the cold. 
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Arrojo on January 06, 2015, 10:20:01 AM
Wow, good for your DH!  That is quite a transition.  Embrace the cold.  Cold weather running is invigorating.  After the first 5-10 minutes, your body warms up.  Just be sure to dress properly, which I am guessing you are experienced enough to do.  Running is zen, doesnt matter where or how it is accomplished.  Good luck in your race.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Virginia Plain on January 06, 2015, 10:29:31 AM
Yeah yeah yeah, whatever, I know all that.  It's just that my house and bed and blankets are so warm and cozy.  WTF, would I want to wake up early and go out to stand around and wait for the damn race to start and then run for 10 flippin miles?  Why? 
It's all his fault.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Run Amok on January 06, 2015, 11:05:12 AM
 :lambie: I hear ya.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Run Amok on January 06, 2015, 11:06:43 AM
My bf is a runner too. We both took about the same amount of time off and started back at the same time. I am the more consistent runner. But he just zips around at an "easy" pace of 7 min miles and while I'm nearly dying on an 8 mile long run he's chatting about what beer he's going to order at lunch.  :fiery: It feels unfair that it's just so EASY for him.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: omega lambda on January 06, 2015, 11:27:41 AM
I'm the opposite CE - our winters aren't harsh so I love running in the winter.  I wither in the heat and running in the summer is painful for me.  But I also know what it is like to have your SO pick up YOUR sport and then be better at it.   :fiery:  Even in the summer.  Not fair.  So not fair.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Magic Microbe on January 06, 2015, 01:15:47 PM
I hate it too. It doesn't have to be very cold for my asthma to go crazy and make it really hard to breathe. Its hard to run when you are coughing and gagging.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Virginia Plain on January 06, 2015, 01:28:02 PM
I'm the opposite CE - our winters aren't harsh so I love running in the winter.  I wither in the heat and running in the summer is painful for me.  But I also know what it is like to have your SO pick up YOUR sport and then be better at it.   :fiery:  Even in the summer.  Not fair.  So not fair.

Exactly!  that's it!  It's MY sport.  He hadn't done it for so long or when he did do it, he did it stupid like going from 3 miles to 15 miles w/out building up to it and then got himself injured.  Now he's doing 30 miles!!! 

Jerk. 
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: siamesedream on January 06, 2015, 02:27:42 PM
Go to Australia, I hear it's summer there.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Ice Cream on January 07, 2015, 01:30:29 AM
As I am writing this, i saw the news about the cold cold weathere in the US on German TV.  I am glad i made it to europe and can run in forty to fifty degree weather fow a few weeks.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Handsome Jack on January 07, 2015, 09:00:06 AM
I do not mind winter running as long as roads are not icy and the temps are above single digits and the wind not ridiculous.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: iwuzwilson on January 07, 2015, 10:27:01 AM
Sub zero on Sunday, slipping on ice in the dark on Monday evening, Tuesday in shorts, Wednesday freezing rain. Fun stuff for running!
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: merigayle on January 07, 2015, 12:07:28 PM
Are you running Chilly Cheeks? :D

I run on the TM most of the time in the winter. I just cannot do it.
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Mom of Scooby on January 07, 2015, 10:15:05 PM

Yeah yeah yeah, whatever, I know all that.  It's just that my house and bed and blankets are so warm and cozy.  WTF, would I want to wake up early and go out to stand around and wait for the damn race to start and then run for 10 flippin miles?  Why? 
It's all his fault.

I think I know some people running that race


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Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Virginia Plain on January 08, 2015, 10:05:03 AM
I think I know some people running that race


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Probably.  It's the Icicle in Wilmington.  I saw Joan's name on the registered list. 
Title: Re: Ugh, I hate running in the winter.
Post by: Eco Ellen on January 14, 2015, 08:44:14 AM
I just ordered a pair of pink and blue merino feetures. 

WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME??

(I got them for ten bucks and free shipping!)