Weather report: 18°F heavy snow to 6 inches, feels like: 5°F Wind: N 11 m/h ... looking out the front door it doesn't look much more than 5 1/2 inches.
Throw my gear on, pin my race bib on, and snap a picture of the dumbass that going to run in this weather.
Am I warm yet?
Nope ...
It got absolutely balmy! (Had to put some spf 45 on)
Got a little lost, but there was no difference between the rock hard grass and the tar path - both were covered with snow
Made the turn for the finish line and was moved by a pretty flag waving in the pines:
Had some difficulty running quickly in the 6 inch snow.
(P.S. Never look at your feet when you should be looking straight ahead)
But when I got home I checked. One ... two ... yes the same number of feet I left with ...
Total time 5k: 42:43.
46 comments:
Yay Andrew!!! Way to kick butt, you had some nasty weather to run through.
That weather looks awful! I am so impressed by your dedication!!
OMG, you gotta send that last video to America's Funniest Videos T.V. show, you may win some money.
Dude, seriously, you actually CHOOSE to live in that weather? You do know that Canada is a free country, right? You can actually live elsewhere.
Wait, did you wipe out?
I can't believe you ran in that! Good job!!
oh my goodness! did you hit something?
that's some serious snow!
ok, I gotta know what kind of socks you wear to keep your toes from falling off?
This is bordering on insane. You are hardcore, that's for sure.
I'm very impressed that you took pics - even a video - on a run!! Well done on the race and for doing it OUTSIDE. :D
Fabulous WINTER running! You done good! I'm embarrassed I ran inside now... I did watch a flake or two fall during my run, though :-)
Dude! When did you get so stinkin' hard core? Must be the oatmeal. Awesome run for you!
good job getting out there in that crazy winter weather
Yeah, I looked outside and thought "I don't think so!" Long trek on the treadmill for me. You're much better than I am!
Do Canadians put maple syrup on everything? Just wonderin'.
If Adam doesn't give you some sort of medal of honor, along with a 90" plasma HD ready TV, I will! (minus the tv - I'm just a poor coach).
LOL! Love it.
Don't look like no USA Light to me Andrew...you da man...folks have no idea how hard that is to run through that shhhtuff...awesome job...I think I even have tear in my eye!!!!
I am such a wimp!
And you Canadians are hardcore.
ahahaha love the video :D
This makes me really glad I live in Texas. Congrats on a great run - just heading out in that seemed like quite the accomplishment.
Wow. Hardcore run! If we lived closer to each other, I'd run with you!
Awesome! I think you definitely froze your thorns off more than the "locals". Way to go!
Way to go!! I love the photo/video play by play!
i love the snow..i like your photo/video ..
nice job andrew
You deserve major points for running in that!
I giggled when you called that guy in the picture a dumbass. ;)
And I really enjoyed the presentation of your breakfast... particularly the ring of bananas around the oatmeal!
Andrew next year I'll send you a plane ticket to AZ. You earned it. That is one cold run. Nice job. You are awesome!
Andrew, I cannot believe you ran in that, you are one crazy Canadian!!! You win the hardcore runner of the month...your prize is: I call you crazy! LOL
That's pretty hard core, love the video.
You are quite incredible - that weather looks frightening and you still manage to take photos, videos and keep your sense of humour. Well Done!!
Wow!! You make me feel like a wimp...we only had half that and I chickened out and ran on the treadmill!! Maye you will inspire me to take my long run outside today?? Way to go!!
OK, that is hardcore. No lyin' you are the running man!!
And to think I was complaining about my running conditions this morning....makes my run look like Florida weather.
Nothing like an easy run to start the weekend, eh?
When I was out during my 13 miles, I kept thinking it would be great to have a camera with me - but I'm not one to click and run.
Good report. Fun times!
Love it! And to think, I'm cowering here in Southern California because it won't make it to 60F today....
LOVE IT!!! That was an AMAZING run. A few things:
1. You should be an oatmeal artist
2. Your face still looks skinny packed with snow
3. If you lose a toe to frostbite, make sure you post pictures!
Andrew, you are awesome, you better win for trekking out in that weather!! Nice job, that Kudos sign must have been put up just for you!!!
Lol! I LOVE this! Are you sure you aren't in my backyard, because that it is what it looks like here... 18 degrees in January? That is a HEATWAVE!!!! Possibly why you are having all of the snow? It was 7 below yesterday here with the wind and I saw a guy in shorts and a sweatshirt. Great run, btw!
Awesome!!!! Our snow just started this morning before I headed out....so the accumulation isn't much yet. Pretty sure I'll be running in 6-8" on Tuesday am. Way to get out there!!!!!!!!!!!
Funny report! I had to check it out since Dash commented in her report that you and I had it the coldest. It looks colder and snowier where you are. Today was the same temp as yesterday here but felt much colder! We are tough!
Thanks, I needed a pick me up after my 42F ride today...
That's what I call a character builder. Nice job pushing through tough conditions!
Great race report. I love that you took pictures! I had to laugh out loud when I watched the last video!!! I'm glad you're okay.
Love the photo-blogging! Running in snow is hard, but esp 6 inches - that's insane. Way to go!
Wow that is a lot of snow! I can't see your videos at work, so I"ll have to check them later!
OMG Andrew!!! You're a rockstar.
Is it still considered 'chicked' when you were running and slipping in snow and I was cruising down The Strip?
Oh good grief, the snow in the beard says it all! Then I watched the video.....bahahahaaa!
Good for you for getting out there and gettin 'er done in all that snow!
holy crap! What the heck!? You are a mad man!!! Absolutely nuts!! I think I'll go sit by the fire, this post made me cold just reading it!!!
Awesome job!!!! You're THE MAN!
Great job! I am sure it wasn't all fun..... but it sure looked kinda fun :)
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