January 2018 Running Challenge

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  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Honestly, I don't see how Yaxtrax would help much... traction is only about half the problem, the other half is that the ice is over a layer of water, so even if you were glued to the ice the ice is not consistently attached to the pavement. I definitely need some better gloves though! This is my first winter after my diabetes diagnosis and I feel like my circulation in my fingers isn't what it used to be. Twenty degrees is cold, but not THAT cold.

    I have the same problem, and my gloves are waterproof. I have to pull my fingers inside the glove an make a fist to keep them some semblance of warm. The only thing that I know of that actually works is to stick hand warmers in your gloves and still retract your fingers and wrap them around the warmer. I have run for hours doing that. :)

    Someone else mentioned these: ProActive Sports Winter Pull Up Mitts

    They are basically large mittens you wear over your gloves tath you can pull back when you need access to your fingers. I have a pair but have not used them yet. I do not think I bought a big enough size cause the time I tried, I could not get them over everything, so buy bigger than you think you need.

  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Okay! So my husband and I went out experimentally to see if we were getting up to run tomorrow. Conditions are 20 degrees F, a patchy layer of snow over a thin sheet of black glare ice which was wobbly since it was over water. My trail shoes have rubber nubbins, which helped, which meant I only nearly died about twenty times in half a mile. My husband was basically skating the whole time. We walked around the block, covering .58 miles in 19 minutes. There is not only no safe way to run in this, we can't even safely walk a mile to reach the gym and the treadmill. Incidentally I hate my running gloves - after only twenty minutes my fingertips are still red and painful, and I think the gloves may actually be worse than bare hands - they get wet when I touch something like a car for balance then the water chills my fingers.

    Looks like tomorrow is a stationary bike day with some cardio videos and bodyweight strength. I admire all you Viking types who run in all weather but I don't see how you manage. If I tried to take a running stride I would be on my butt instantly.

    Sounds like you could use some Yak Trax and some water proof gloves. I bought a pair of the yak Trax a few years ago, but haven't had the conditions to need them. We have something similar issued at work that work great in icy conditions.

    Or you could always screw your shoes. Like.... um , who was that? @vandinem ?

    Honestly, I don't see how Yaxtrax would help much... traction is only about half the problem, the other half is that the ice is over a layer of water, so even if you were glued to the ice the ice is not consistently attached to the pavement. I definitely need some better gloves though! This is my first winter after my diabetes diagnosis and I feel like my circulation in my fingers isn't what it used to be. Twenty degrees is cold, but not THAT cold.

    I see. We don't have much wet cold weather, so I haven't had any experience in it yet. If it snows, or more likely sleets, it's never around very long.

    Glad you didn't get hurt out there. 20's cold, not too bad for running. Horrible from car to store, and it's always windy here.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    Looks like we got 5" inches and there are cars sliding off the roads around here. Probably warm enough to run outside (think its like 18F now) but with the cars so out of control, might hit the dreadmill. Not sure yet
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Looks like we got 5" inches and there are cars sliding off the roads around here. Probably warm enough to run outside (think its like 18F now) but with the cars so out of control, might hit the dreadmill. Not sure yet

    Coming from me, this will be odd, but I think the DM might be the better option......
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Looks like we got 5" inches and there are cars sliding off the roads around here. Probably warm enough to run outside (think its like 18F now) but with the cars so out of control, might hit the dreadmill. Not sure yet

    Coming from me, this will be odd, but I think the DM might be the better option......

    *falls over in shock*
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Looks like we got 5" inches and there are cars sliding off the roads around here. Probably warm enough to run outside (think its like 18F now) but with the cars so out of control, might hit the dreadmill. Not sure yet

    Coming from me, this will be odd, but I think the DM might be the better option......

    *falls over in shock*

    Cars are the only thing that really stop me from running... probably why I run mostly trail, since that particular problem goes away in the woods.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    edited January 2018
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    Cars are the only thing that really stop me from running... probably why I run mostly trail, since that particular problem goes away in the woods.
    If you find a car on a Trail it's usually a new wreck that someone took for a Joy Ride, a very old wreck - abandoned vehicle. One of my favorite Bush Trails is called Cadillac Ranch - any guess's why?

    Yesterday -29C Today -11C The local running club/group has an afternoon ( 2 pm ) run planned - the strange part for those not used to cold temps, it promises to be very slippery as once it starts to warm up all the little frost nodules melt/subliminate creating a very slippery but hard surface that Yak Trax or other traction devices have a hard time to bite into since the ice is still at the -29C temp making it brittle/fragile. Promises to be fun after the cold weather restrictions of the last week.

    There are no Cadillac's in the wrecks, old 1930's trucks, 1950/60's cars.
    HRKinchen wrote: »
    Word out of Jackson is that the last cold snap burst the water lines in so many places (140?!) that they've had to divert crews who would be patching potholes along the course to repair damage from the burst lines instead, some of which are along and around the course. Gravel patches, potholes and hills - Maybe I'll count this as one of my trail races for the year?

    @HRKinchen The start of the transition to a dedicated Trail Runner-Racer.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @juliet3455 one of my favorite places in thr Boundary Waters Canoe Area has a model T on an island.... guessing its been there a while
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited January 2018
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @juliet3455 one of my favorite places in thr Boundary Waters Canoe Area has a model T on an island.... guessing its been there a while

    The picture on the weather channel right now:

    shlf4yk3ontr.png

    This is why today is a dreadmill day. The general human's ability to drive in this weather is lacking something...
    This is why you need to get you some trail. No cars, no trucks, no excuses.... I hate roads.....
  • AlphaHowls
    AlphaHowls Posts: 2,004 Member
    edited January 2018
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @juliet3455 one of my favorite places in thr Boundary Waters Canoe Area has a model T on an island.... guessing its been there a while

    The picture on the weather channel right now:

    shlf4yk3ontr.png

    This is why today is a dreadmill day. The general human's ability to drive in this weather is lacking something...

    *sighs* that is Middle TN, I live a little further north, near Clarksville. The level of stupid on why people have to get out *shakes my head* Over 300 reported accidents in Clarksville....that's just the reported ones.

  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @PastorVincent @AlphaHowls That road looks like my daily commute the last week or so. Do people really have a hard time navigating winter roads?
  • HRKinchen
    HRKinchen Posts: 202 Member
    juliet3455 wrote: »
    HRKinchen wrote: »
    Word out of Jackson is that the last cold snap burst the water lines in so many places (140?!) that they've had to divert crews who would be patching potholes along the course to repair damage from the burst lines instead, some of which are along and around the course. Gravel patches, potholes and hills - Maybe I'll count this as one of my trail races for the year?

    @HRKinchen The start of the transition to a dedicated Trail Runner-Racer.

    I definitely see the appeal of trail running. Ran my first last year and loved it.
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    edited January 2018
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @PastorVincent @AlphaHowls That road looks like my daily commute the last week or so. Do people really have a hard time navigating winter roads?

    @MNLittleFinn some people never drive on winter/snowy roads in their lifetime. Skip has been driving for over 2 years and has never had the need to drive on snow or ice because we haven't had any. Cars/trucks sold in this area don't automatically come with all wheel or four wheel drive, heck they don't come with a place to put a front license plate. We have little to no ability to remove snow, most places have no ability to salt or put sand down. I took Skip's SUV to work yesterday in case we did get snow because it has 4 wheel drive, but that's because I brought it in New Jersey. So to answer your question, yes people who don't drive in these conditions with any regularity have a hard time navigating such conditions. In my opinion they just need to stay home, but some don't have a choice.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    ddmom0811 wrote: »
    We are going to get colder temps in Florida starting tonight, (yeah nothing for most of you, I know!) but that means no biking tomorrow again. Gosh, I've hardly biked in a month! But I will run tomorrow!

    Today did 44 miles in a pretty strong wind. The worst is when you have the tailwind going out... and you know what's to come. And it came alright.

    1/1 - 4.5 miles #RWRunStreak Day 40!!! I’m done!
    1/2 - REST day!
    1/3 - Strength training - glutes/arms
    1/4 - 5 miles
    1/5 - strength training - glutes/arms W4C
    1/6 - 8 miles
    1/7 - strength training - arms only
    1/8 - strength training - gluten
    1/9 - 4 miles
    1/10 - REST day
    1/11 - 4 miles
    1/12 - 3.75 miles
    1/13 - 44 miles biking


    exercise.png

    Oh my gosh when I first read this I thought you meant you ran 44 miles today!

    I guess for some here that’s just another day!
  • HRKinchen
    HRKinchen Posts: 202 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    The picture on the weather channel right now:

    shlf4yk3ontr.png

    This is why today is a dreadmill day. The general human's ability to drive in this weather is lacking something...

    Now I understand the purpose of the odd-faced "Woo" button. Because, *woo!* am I glad I'm not running anywhere near that! :lol:
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @PastorVincent @AlphaHowls That road looks like my daily commute the last week or so. Do people really have a hard time navigating winter roads?

    @MNLittleFinn some people never drive on winter/snowy roads in their lifetime. Skip has been driving for over 2 years and has never had the need to drive on snow or ice because we haven't had any. Cars/trucks sold in this area don't automatically come with all wheel or four wheel drive, heck they don't come with a place to put a front license plate. We have little to no ability to remove snow, most places have no ability to salt or put sand down. I took Skip's SUV to work yesterday in case we did get snow because it has 4 wheel drive, but that's because I brought it in New Jersey. So to answer your question, yes people who don't drive in these conditions with any regularity have a hard time navigating such conditions. In my opinion they just need to stay home, but some don't have a choice.

    We got 10 inches of snow last Thursday (over a week ago). Virginia Beach closed school for 6 straight school days. My kids go to private school and closed for only 3 days.

    The school board was worried about buses navigating neighborhoods where there was still snow. The city will not plow neighborhood roads so we just have to wait for it all to melt.
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    skippygirlsmom wrote: »
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @PastorVincent @AlphaHowls That road looks like my daily commute the last week or so. Do people really have a hard time navigating winter roads?

    @MNLittleFinn some people never drive on winter/snowy roads in their lifetime. Skip has been driving for over 2 years and has never had the need to drive on snow or ice because we haven't had any. Cars/trucks sold in this area don't automatically come with all wheel or four wheel drive, heck they don't come with a place to put a front license plate. We have little to no ability to remove snow, most places have no ability to salt or put sand down. I took Skip's SUV to work yesterday in case we did get snow because it has 4 wheel drive, but that's because I brought it in New Jersey. So to answer your question, yes people who don't drive in these conditions with any regularity have a hard time navigating such conditions. In my opinion they just need to stay home, but some don't have a choice.

    We got 10 inches of snow last Thursday (over a week ago). Virginia Beach closed school for 6 straight school days. My kids go to private school and closed for only 3 days.

    The school board was worried about buses navigating neighborhoods where there was still snow. The city will not plow neighborhood roads so we just have to wait for it all to melt.

    Thats total crap.
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