It was breezy and cool today in Virginia, with the wind chill taking us down into the low 20s. Brrr. Although no winter weather has ever stopped me from trotting down the street, I was surprised by how many other folks were out doing the same thing. And some of them were barely dressed! I had on shorts, tights, a long sleeve, a hoodie, a hat, and two pairs of gloves (oh, and NEW running shoes purchased yesterday - hooray), but I was still freezing my butt off. One girl I saw was dressed in shorts and a long sleeve, and that's it. Her legs were all red and chapped looking. Ouch.
What drives people to under dress? Do they just not feel as cold as I do? I read an article once that said people with more body fat makes people feel colder than people with less body fat. The sad thing is, I'm always cold.
Today's workout was an easy 7 miles with 6 x 20 second strides
My birthday's coming up in a few weeks and my mom has asked me to "pick out running stuff" I want (she didn't even need to ask if that's what I'll be requesting). Do any of you have favorite online sites that offer running gear and clothes for cheap? Us Brannan girls are all about saving some moolah.
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Happy early birthday!!!
I love checking www.steepandcheap.com for new outdoorsy gear. Only problem is, they only offer a single product at a time so you have to keep checking for a good deal.
I do have to tell you though, I actually stay warm in shorts until it's properly past 30 degrees and I probably have at least 10% more body fat than you. I think it's more about the individual than the cozy under blubber ;-). Of course, I'm always the warm one, and I never start reddening or chapping for no reason. That person must have been in frigid pain.
Alright, I'm off to do 4 on the dreadmill. We're having the same weather as you - Currently 30 with windchill of 22. Never thought I would be this excited to stand still for the next 45-50 minutes.
Might even do a push-up if I'm feeling smurfy :-).
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