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Saturday, January 8, 2011

FYTO Virtual 5K Race Report

Race day starts with a good breakfast at 9 am (1 cup of oatmeal, 1 banana, 1 teaspoon of maple syrup)

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.

Warm up for a mile or so.

Am I warm yet?

Nope ...

It did warm up a bit (no that's not a police helicopter search light)

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.
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46 comments:

  1. QJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Yay Andrew!!! Way to kick butt, you had some nasty weather to run through.

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  2. Hungry Like a HippoJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That weather looks awful! I am so impressed by your dedication!!

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  3. Chris KJanuary 8, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    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.

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  4. Jill@Run for the HillsJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Wait, did you wipe out?
    I can't believe you ran in that! Good job!!

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  5. Julie @ HotlegsRunnerJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    oh my goodness! did you hit something?
    that's some serious snow!

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  6. bobbiJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    ok, I gotta know what kind of socks you wear to keep your toes from falling off?

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  7. EwaJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    This is bordering on insane. You are hardcore, that's for sure.

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  8. SuzanaJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    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

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  9. A Prelude To...January 8, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    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 :-)

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  10. ShutUpandRunJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Dude! When did you get so stinkin' hard core? Must be the oatmeal. Awesome run for you!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    good job getting out there in that crazy winter weather

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  12. Still RunningJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    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!

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  13. JillJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    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).

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  14. KerrieJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    LOL! Love it.

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  15. ShawnJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    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!!!!

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  16. KatieJanuary 8, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I am such a wimp!

    And you Canadians are hardcore.

    ahahaha love the video :D

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  17. The TurtleJanuary 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    This makes me really glad I live in Texas. Congrats on a great run - just heading out in that seemed like quite the accomplishment.

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  18. Detroit Runner(Jeff)January 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Wow. Hardcore run! If we lived closer to each other, I'd run with you!

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  19. LaurieJanuary 8, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Awesome! I think you definitely froze your thorns off more than the "locals". Way to go!

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  20. Caratunk GirlJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Way to go!! I love the photo/video play by play!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    i love the snow..i like your photo/video ..
    nice job andrew

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  22. Fruit FlyJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    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!

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  23. AdrienneJanuary 8, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    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!

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  24. AllieJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    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

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  25. Tortuga_RunnerJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    That's pretty hard core, love the video.

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  26. StaciJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    You are quite incredible - that weather looks frightening and you still manage to take photos, videos and keep your sense of humour. Well Done!!

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  27. Kim (Book Worm Runs)January 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    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!!

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  28. Running Through PhoenixJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    OK, that is hardcore. No lyin' you are the running man!!

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  29. AndreaJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    And to think I was complaining about my running conditions this morning....makes my run look like Florida weather.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    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!

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  31. Glenn JonesJanuary 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Love it! And to think, I'm cowering here in Southern California because it won't make it to 60F today....

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  32. The Boring RunnerJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    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!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    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!!!

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  34. wendyJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    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!

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  35. NejJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    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!!!!!!!!!!!

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  36. ajhJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    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!

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  37. ONEHOURIRONMANJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thanks, I needed a pick me up after my 42F ride today...

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  38. TeamarciaJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That's what I call a character builder. Nice job pushing through tough conditions!

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  39. HeatherJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    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.

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  40. Anne-MarieJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Love the photo-blogging! Running in snow is hard, but esp 6 inches - that's insane. Way to go!

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  41. RaeJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Wow that is a lot of snow! I can't see your videos at work, so I"ll have to check them later!

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  42. LindseyJanuary 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    OMG Andrew!!! You're a rockstar.

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  43. The Green GirlJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Is it still considered 'chicked' when you were running and slipping in snow and I was cruising down The Strip?

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  44. TaraJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    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!

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  45. 5 Miles Past EmptyJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    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!

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  46. Tim WilsonJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Great job! I am sure it wasn't all fun..... but it sure looked kinda fun :)

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