Runners
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I'm doing a 5k tomorrow, but then traveling Christmas eve. Doubt I'll run again until 2013.
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Bear Mountain - is that the name or are you saying there are bears on the mountain?
Strava? Nope. Nike Plus. Can't remember my username, but my email address is lorriezwer@gmail.com
Training has gone well this week. I've got runs tomorrow, Saturday and then a 21.1 practice half on Sunday, before I start tapering. Running the half in Bermuda on Jan. 20 and I think I might just break 1.55.
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lol that's the name of the mountain. ran up bear mountain than to west mountain than to dunderberg mountain last. it's all within bear mountain national park located in NY.
good luck on your half man. i know you'll be able to break 1.55 bro. any future plans for a marathon or longer?
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That's 3 mountains too many for me!
I don't think I'm going to do another full any time soon. I had a bad experience with my first and while I know that shouldn't put me off, I really do like the half. I might do one next October, but for now it's Halfs.
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Toronto. You? You mentioned New York, but I'm guessing not NYC?
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Yeah, it's brisk. Went for a run this morning and it was -10 with the wind - that's 14 degrees Fahrenheit. We're on the lake so it keeps us warmer than the rest of central Canada.
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Cool to see runners on this board. I mostly run trails here in UT, but I try to travel for a destination marathon every few years. 20* F is my limit. That's hardcore to run at -10. That's cross training weather.
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Hardcore? I'm not hardcore. I subscribe to the British theory: there's no bad weather, just bad gear. Can't let a bit of cold/storm/earthquake/tsunami slow you down. Strength is training when your opponents have given up.
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Nice. I like that theory, but I still say hardcore. I'm a marathoner, but prefer variety in the off season. I must just be getting old.
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during a snow storm on saturday i took a few gnarly spills descending down the mountain. landed on my right hip/back hahaha. thought i had nearly broken my right wrist. good thing it's just a sprain. had tons of ice and snow around me to reduce the swelling. well, afterwards i thought it'd be a great idea to put some money down on some spikes. picked up some kahtoola microspikes. anyone ever mess with these?
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I thought about it, but so far the local citizens have done a good job of clearing the sidewalks. And the city maintains the lake front path, so it's been good.
MEC has some options if you want to check out mec.ca
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How are the spikes?
Went for my first run since last weekend's Bermuda Triangle Challenge. Tried for 12km, but had to stop at 10.5 - I've got IT band problems in my right leg now.
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idk if you got that link i posted before… it's a cold roller that would help your IT issue. heard good things about trigger point and all their products and vids
spikes.... due to the ice and snow, plus the spikes... my gains and descents are way way faster than in the summer time. the snow and ice just smoothen out the trails so essentially it's like running on mini slopes. the spikes just make me so much more confident in my footing. waterproof running sneakers with built in gaitors + microspikes.... freaking sweet
the pack is just great. holds and extra layer, food, lamp and extra batteries for long long days.
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You're well kitted out, then. Forget those people who stick to treadmills in the winter! I ran into a small 10k race this morning along the lake and there were a few fast guys in shorts.
