tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post8233354204721378835..comments2023-10-31T11:02:44.744-04:00Comments on 26.2 Quest: Life Isn't Always About RunningTim Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09172993341866649612noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-80474157572428320962011-03-16T14:53:12.634-04:002011-03-16T14:53:12.634-04:00I'm a Canuck...who no longer has access to a t...I'm a Canuck...who no longer has access to a treadmill so running outside - no matter what the weather - is my only option. Like many, we have had a ton of snow over the last couple of weeks...I am so over it but suck it up. One day I will control the weather...one day....Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-66659576127560722792011-01-13T22:27:15.744-05:002011-01-13T22:27:15.744-05:00Thanks everyone!
C2Iowa - We can get some crazy w...Thanks everyone!<br /><br />C2Iowa - We can get some crazy winds around here at times too, but most of them are doable, just adding interest to the runs.<br /><br />Mike - I hope you are able to avoid the additional snow :)<br /><br />Karen - I am with you! Once a year is good for me too! The kids ended up being out all week here. I finally made it to the office today and took my girls with me so they could run on the treadmill :)<br /><br />Laura - When you control the weather let me know.... I would like to put in my order!<br /><br />Patrick - I ran on the mill today, it was ok for the first .25 miles :)<br /><br />ajh - Dressing for it is key, I don't get how many people try running in shorts in this kind of weather (I need to be warm!)<br /><br />Jill - It is fun watching them at the store. The crazy thing is that this week will give them even more reason next time :)Tim Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172993341866649612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-14388109325092695612011-01-13T22:04:29.745-05:002011-01-13T22:04:29.745-05:00I lived in Huntsville for a very long time, I know...I lived in Huntsville for a very long time, I know how people there freak with a snowstorm. I especially love how the grocery stores are sold out 2 days in advance of any storm. :)<br /><br />I'm kinda a cold, snow running wimp and love my treadmill, but sometimes you just gotta get out on the roads, even in the snow.<br /><br />Hope you're thawing out soon!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-9128385192532388392011-01-13T21:29:16.684-05:002011-01-13T21:29:16.684-05:00I'm always amazed at how some communities are ...I'm always amazed at how some communities are so inept at snow removal. But if you don't get it very often you don't have the equipment. I love love love running in the snow. As long as I'm dressed for it life is grand.ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-87631636416069890562011-01-13T13:57:50.936-05:002011-01-13T13:57:50.936-05:00I run in the snow as well, I can't stay motiva...I run in the snow as well, I can't stay motivated to run on a treadmill. Freezing rain and extreme cold are about all that keeps me inside.Patrickhttp://www.thecourageoflungs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-40445529780815304442011-01-13T09:57:28.062-05:002011-01-13T09:57:28.062-05:00I'm a Canuck...who no longer has access to a t...I'm a Canuck...who no longer has access to a treadmill so running outside - no matter what the weather - is my only option. Like many, we have had a ton of snow over the last couple of weeks...I am so over it but suck it up. One day I will control the weather...one day....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10849990679231435718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-6203099525776943732011-01-13T08:57:20.576-05:002011-01-13T08:57:20.576-05:00I escaped from snow jail and made it to work yeste...I escaped from snow jail and made it to work yesterday (and today). I am sure some of the parents and the kids home from school are getting a little stir crazy! I love the snow but about once a year is plenty for me :)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13254493351463617215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-74612040788733577942011-01-13T08:07:21.639-05:002011-01-13T08:07:21.639-05:00I typically won't run in the snow unless I hea...I typically won't run in the snow unless I head out to a parking lot that was cleared, such as Walmart and run the parameter of the parking lot. There seems to be plenty of plows and salt trucks in Kentucky but it is hilly and most of the side street and back roads never get cleaned. So typically the kids are off school. It sounds like this weekend and early next week more snow showers are expected. Maybe if I embrace it, it won't happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-3702856614667370772011-01-13T08:02:45.589-05:002011-01-13T08:02:45.589-05:00I like running in the snow. As for ice - no thank...I like running in the snow. As for ice - no thanks. I would take both of those over the stupid wind we get here - it is always blowing here.<br /><br />Good luck with the weather and hopefully it will correct itself soon.C2Iowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01711134194954222576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-61380651029566784422011-01-12T21:52:56.539-05:002011-01-12T21:52:56.539-05:00David - like you mentioned, we have some hills aro...David - like you mentioned, we have some hills around here as well (not in the mountains) The streets and driveways were not designed for this type of weather so that coupled with the lack of equipment means that we just stay home.Tim Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172993341866649612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-32480530994859211982011-01-12T21:00:21.483-05:002011-01-12T21:00:21.483-05:00Last winter had the most snow for us in a long tim...Last winter had the most snow for us in a long time, but I kept getting out and running in it no matter what. At times it was dangerous, but it's what I had to do to train for my race in March. I kind of get tired of hearing people talk about how the south can't handle things ... like you said, there just aren't as many snow plows and chemicals for the roads. And where I live, there are hills and mountains where it's nearly impossible to get trucks. My in-laws are in Ohio and when I'm there when it snows, it's comical to me to see how many accidents are there. It's just as bad there as anywhere else that isn't used to snow.David H.http://www.runningbecauseican.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-20714341394514405012011-01-12T18:57:09.943-05:002011-01-12T18:57:09.943-05:00Jim - they told us it was coming, but they have to...Jim - they told us it was coming, but they have told us that a lot of times, this time it was more than they called for for Atlanta the last I heard before it hit. You sound like you run in the snow often!<br /><br />Tyron - I am with you on the single digit weather, I am ok till the teens, which we get every once in a while here.Tim Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172993341866649612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-33202747709646101272011-01-12T18:19:18.836-05:002011-01-12T18:19:18.836-05:00Being from Colorado, I'm used to running in th...Being from Colorado, I'm used to running in the snow. Snow can be peaceful, but ice and single digit weather challenge the spirit. Thanks for sharing!Seeking Boston Marathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07153663075782756177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001874779832700509.post-39227711142014991932011-01-12T17:47:51.305-05:002011-01-12T17:47:51.305-05:00I thought the snow in the south was a huge story s...I thought the snow in the south was a huge story since yaw'll never get it like that. It had to take everyone by suprise. I like running in new snow because it's not as hard to navigate. But if you're a sidewalk or street runner, after a few days the snow gets piled up along the sides and almost impossible. Like you point out, its easy to turn an ankle too.Jim ... 50after40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14165153305680378261noreply@blogger.com