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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 15:40:59 GMT
We have not done a 5K since last fall. Jim had open heart surgery in December, and my knees have been a problem. We decided to do a 5K tomorrow. We plan to do a run/walk, due to lack of training. This is our weather forecast at home, we are going 75 miles north for the run. The run is at 11am. Yikes!  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 16:17:14 GMT
I'm trying really hard to think of something inspirational to say. But I keep looking at those negative numbers...
Think of it as an adventure?
Have fun!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 16:29:18 GMT
Um, I agree with you. You've lost your mind. LOL.
I'll try to think of something positive, too.
It'll be a great story to retell.
Brrrrrrrrrrr.
Good luck and I have great respect for your commitment.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 17:10:49 GMT
You've lost your mind.
Seriously.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 17:11:32 GMT
Do you have a Savers in your area? Half off tomorrow for Club Card holders. Much better way to spend the time. And you can still "walk" around in there.  |
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Post by RetroMonde on Feb 14, 2015 17:20:58 GMT
The picture shows the sun peeking out from behind an igloo... sorta says it all. Crazy. Hope you both have a wonderful time tho!
Sandra
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Post by kritter on Feb 14, 2015 19:24:30 GMT
Oh my, I got the shivers just looking at that forecast.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 19:41:45 GMT
Shivers? Heck, I got frostbite!
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Post by zoesam on Feb 14, 2015 20:20:28 GMT
Having been in MN last week, when it was below 0, sorry, I concur. You've lost your mind. But hey, you go girl! You are DEDICATED!
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 20:24:22 GMT
My first thought was, "is DH cleared for this after less than 8 weeks?"
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Post by sunsetpainter on Feb 14, 2015 20:24:37 GMT
Ugh! My hat's off to you, brave one! I just came in from plowing our driveway and I can't even THINK of being outside right now! Have fun though!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 20:33:56 GMT
I feel like a total weenie. I cajoled one of the kids into taking my package to the mailbox yesterday because I thought it was too cold to leave the house for even 15 minutes. It was 25 degrees.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 20:40:28 GMT
My first thought was, "is DH cleared for this after less than 8 weeks?" His cardiologist is a runner, so he cleared him. He is cleared for everything except shoveling. I think we need a new Dr. |
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 20:42:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 20:43:36 GMT
We just tested our layers outside for 15 minutes. We need to add a couple more for tomorrow. I have already told him that I will not finish if I feel that I am risking frost bite.
I wouldn't go, except we have booked a room at a casino hotel afterwards.
I am going just for the reward.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 20:48:03 GMT
Life is short. Skip to the reward.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 20:51:08 GMT
 This is my outfit for tomorrow. Pretty sexy eh? |
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 21:00:20 GMT
OMG. It can't be. Is it? The first official sighting of Yeti? Is it a chupacabra?  |
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Post by zoesam on Feb 14, 2015 21:04:37 GMT
You look like that Ninja emoticon LOL.
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Post by sunsetpainter on Feb 14, 2015 21:09:49 GMT
Hey! I like that!! Looks classy! My stupid snow gear consists of baggy brown snow pants, a blue parka, and green moon boots! A real fashion statement! LOL
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Post by bettyblackbent on Feb 14, 2015 21:38:58 GMT
Bless you for admitting this instead of blathering on about "running at all costs, in the zone, woman against the elements".
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Post by val2525 on Feb 14, 2015 22:18:47 GMT
Actually, you do look pretty put together and coordinated for it to be sub-zero artic cold weather wear.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 22:21:52 GMT
As you zoom past, people will turn to each other and ask "Who was that ninja with the leopard fur hat?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 23:08:37 GMT
You look awesome! You're going to be the only most stylish one out there!
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Post by kritter on Feb 15, 2015 0:11:44 GMT
Hey! I like that!! Looks classy! My stupid snow gear consists of baggy brown snow pants, a blue parka, and green moon boots! A real fashion statement! LOL I don't even have any snow gear and I am OK with that.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 0:15:11 GMT
I will try to get photos of the rest of the field tomorrow. Trust me. I am a wimp compared to some of these guys.
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Post by val2525 on Feb 15, 2015 0:19:15 GMT
Youz a tiny thing. I would be jealous, except it appears you have to do stuff in really icky cold weather, so that kinda negates any jealous feelings.
Enjoy the reward!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 1:09:50 GMT
I don't own any real Winter gear either & I'm totally ok with that! You look great however, all cute ninja-ish and stuff  People here are freaking because we might get up to an inch of snow Monday! |
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Post by val2525 on Feb 15, 2015 1:12:06 GMT
I will try to get photos of the rest of the field tomorrow. Trust me. I am a wimp compared to some of these guys. Maybe, but you will be a very stylish wimp. That's nothing to sneeze at. Wear it. Work it.  |
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Post by labbypaws on Feb 15, 2015 1:27:59 GMT
My gear recommendation would be under armor top and bottom, polartec pants, tshirt, polatec jacket, polatec hat-gloves-scarf and maybe a balaclava mask, sock and glove liners and some type of smart wool socks.
The worst part is going to be the cold air hitting your lungs and nose.
I wouldn't do it but that is me. I use a treadmill when it is very cold or windy.
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