Saturday, December 27, 2008

But baby it's cold outside

Today's run was done in -6 degrees celsius weather which felt like -12 with the windchill (15km/hr winds). I almost quit after the first mile because my hands started to freeze again (my Lululemon winter running gloves aren't cutting it!) but they warmed up, thankfully.

Lap times are slow because I didn't stop my watch at stop lights or when I walked across icey patches on the sidewalks. Once I warmed up I really enjoyed this run. It turned dark after the 4th mile and it was nice to run by the Christmas lights on one of my favourite running routes. Running through the water front felt like running on tundra! Overall, great run.

1 | 10:22
2 | 10:58
3 | 11:19
4 | 10:54
5 | 10:57
6 | 12:50
7 | 11:58
7.6 miles | 1:24:10
0.5 mi walking c/d | 9:14:27

Polar HRM Totals: 1056 calories (30% from fat); HR Max 175 (89% max), Avg 150 (76% max)

December 26th:
I bundled up and tried to run but needed the reminder that running will not happen for me when it is colder than -15 celsius outside. Today it was -19 with the windchill. I did not get far. :) Half a mile out and back before my hands froze!

1 | 9:39
1 mile | 9:39

Polar HRM Totals: 124 calories (45% from fat); HR Max 179 (91% max), Avg 142 (72% max)

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