tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post8319958467715360171..comments2024-03-28T02:14:52.220-07:00Comments on Shut Up + Run: My Favorite Torture DeviceShutUpandRunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-54759821358411980732013-12-11T08:35:30.454-07:002013-12-11T08:35:30.454-07:00I am ok with temps in the 20s with 20ish mph winds...I am ok with temps in the 20s with 20ish mph winds here in Oklahoma. We usually run only east and west when it's like that. Becky C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13002625541584297471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-4001032244246397392013-12-09T21:04:09.372-07:002013-12-09T21:04:09.372-07:00This is my first winter running in the cold, and s...This is my first winter running in the cold, and so far I'm loving it. Coldest was -3 this past Wednesday (Denver). It was invigorating. We've got three dogs, but I don't run with any, sadly. I got too into it before it occurred to me to start taking one of them. The biggest/most in need is our year-old English Bulldog/Boxer mix, and because of her mix her legs are all weird - I'm not sure that running would be very good for her structure. I'll probably charge one of my kids with getting the middle dog up to speed, in the Spring.<br /><br />Love your blog, love your Heidi!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827333378088494680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-36598755975023326492013-12-09T18:37:11.533-07:002013-12-09T18:37:11.533-07:00I'm Canadian. So I run in Celsius. I went to c...I'm Canadian. So I run in Celsius. I went to check what -40C is (the coldest temperature in which I have ever run.) It's -40F. Did I mention that I am Canadian? <br /><br />I run almost exclusively with a dog. Mr. Fergus, my Aussie Shepherd/Border Collie mix, was made to be an athlete. He is my running partner. He's so great because he doesn't expect me to talk to him, doesn't give me lip about where I want to go, will go as far or as not-far as I want to go, and barks really loud to keep scary dudes away from me in the dark. I still haven't found a human to do that for me....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713942102009999056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-67292621305729514852013-12-09T12:49:12.870-07:002013-12-09T12:49:12.870-07:00Have you considered crosscountry skiing? It is a p...Have you considered crosscountry skiing? It is a popular runners' alternative here in Europe. You still get the great cardio outdoors without the risks of breaking your leg on the ice :)<br />I used to run with my dog (Russian tsvetnaya bolonka). We used to do 10K together and she loved it, even being on the leash. We were a sort of comedian duo in our local forrest, because the dog is so small and we looked quite funny. I even had a special t-shirt for the bikers with written "watch out for the dog, it is small" on my back. But now she got lazy and she hates cold weather.<br />JanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-26366328792317830402013-12-09T11:34:52.270-07:002013-12-09T11:34:52.270-07:00Or...try hand/foot warmers. They really do the tri...Or...try hand/foot warmers. They really do the trick for cold hands and feet - I have Reynauds so I have to be really careful about that too.ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-80802564086564440772013-12-09T11:29:37.925-07:002013-12-09T11:29:37.925-07:00And those 3 paragraphs are simply why yours is the...And those 3 paragraphs are simply why yours is the only blog I'm loyal too. I went out every single day (and counting) in this shit. My left IT band is angry about it, but I'm not dead. You laid it out there why I went and will continue to go. Plus, those miles won't run themselves.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04510609378185284248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-5261412113149945872013-12-09T11:13:41.444-07:002013-12-09T11:13:41.444-07:00Also in Minnesota, so running in cold is pretty mu...Also in Minnesota, so running in cold is pretty much a given for half the year. I was out this weekend for a couple of miles in subzero temps with my dog a (Lab + Golden + something-tall mixed breed) and he was happy as can be. I think his freakishly ginormous paws act like snowshoes so he doesn't have the snow matting problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-69568883379219465062013-12-09T10:20:44.543-07:002013-12-09T10:20:44.543-07:00It was 37 yesterday when I went out to run and I w...It was 37 yesterday when I went out to run and I whimped out after 1 1/2 miles because I couldn't feel my toes! I guess I'll wear 2 pairs of socks next time.<br /><br />I did the couch to 5k with my dog and he loved it! He is terrified of other dogs though so sometimes it's a lot of work to hold on to him when he sees them barking at him through the fences. Julie Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14827476441219850741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-61954653828202920092013-12-09T09:52:21.691-07:002013-12-09T09:52:21.691-07:00I live in MN and hate the treadmill, so yes I run ...I live in MN and hate the treadmill, so yes I run in the cold. Down to about -10F has been my limit so far. And yes I run with my dog and she absolutely LOVES it, but I won't take her if it's less than +10F or over 80F, and I won't take her on runs longer than about 6 miles. She's a Rottweiler so not really a running breed, but she's small & light for her breed and the vet said she's the fittest Rott he's ever seen. I'm gonna have to check out that Musher's Secret that a few people have mentioned, then maybe I can lower her +10F limit just a bit. She still wants to go with no matter how cold it is, but I can tell it's hard on her paws when it gets too cold. Yesterday was about 0F so she didn't get to go :( And I always run with her on leash because she's a killer breed that chews people's faces off and eats babies, or at least it seems that's what most non-dog people think (in reality she's a sweetheart and gets along great with all people and dogs she's met so far). Love your blog!Doug Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-84449648176013791542013-12-08T14:15:58.763-07:002013-12-08T14:15:58.763-07:00I will run in anything subzero. It doesn't usu...I will run in anything subzero. It doesn't usually get below -5 or so here but I'm good with going out in that. I simply hate the mill. The number one most annoying question I get is, "Doesn't it hurt your lungs?" NO it doesn't and if it did I would continue to do it anyway. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Runningstamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969683720521697340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-5990225576191176152013-12-08T10:55:33.424-07:002013-12-08T10:55:33.424-07:00Hahah!! Actually I think Mindy wore one of those o...Hahah!! Actually I think Mindy wore one of those on the Mindy Project this week! I didn't know it was a real thing...ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-50844412262310628412013-12-08T08:51:44.471-07:002013-12-08T08:51:44.471-07:00I've run in as cold as -11.
Completely unrela...I've run in as cold as -11. <br />Completely unrelated, but I saw this on Amazon and immediately thought of you -<br />http://www.amazon.com/The-WineRack-200-008-Wine-Medium/dp/B001FYZZI2/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386517760&sr=8-1-fkmr2&keywords=wine+chest+braCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10221115626348516006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-49856175766684181372013-12-07T20:45:32.354-07:002013-12-07T20:45:32.354-07:00That is Celsius not Fahrenheit. It was cold!That is Celsius not Fahrenheit. It was cold!pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168787770208090852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-25915523270436812522013-12-07T15:00:16.398-07:002013-12-07T15:00:16.398-07:00Such a great post!Such a great post!Matthew @ Lasik for Your Surgeonhttp://worldclasslasik.com/manhattan-lasik-center-must-ask-questionsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-10132484308549232982013-12-07T11:25:32.466-07:002013-12-07T11:25:32.466-07:00It never really gets that cold here (Cornwall, UK)...It never really gets that cold here (Cornwall, UK) and my dog is rubbish at running! I get the same comments 'oh you find it easy to run' and I always thought I was the only runner that actually finds running hard work. Now I know different :) phew I'm normal!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-79311155295849389662013-12-07T10:56:45.541-07:002013-12-07T10:56:45.541-07:00Ok, I am officially not going to complain about th...Ok, I am officially not going to complain about the cold weather here in Italy. Its cold but I dont think its as cold as were you are and we definitely do not have snow or ice. We have some patches of ice but I don't have to use all the winter gear like you. So I think I am going to stop complaining. I ran this morning I was the only one on the trail until about 9:00, Italians hate the cold weather.The were wearing winter coats in september and it was 60 degress. So we will see what happens tomorrow.. Thanks for the great Motivation and the link to running in the cold.. Loved it... VicenzaKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798802172066717202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-39102482485312411472013-12-07T10:37:32.525-07:002013-12-07T10:37:32.525-07:00It's 3am here in oz. I have a jumper on but it...It's 3am here in oz. I have a jumper on but it's probably still 20 degrees C, I know we are just soft down here. Just about to head out on my first 50km event... Great to read this, helped steady my nerves as to why the hell I'm putting myself thru this! Two left feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210513259911734679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-31653376677323881512013-12-07T10:28:23.267-07:002013-12-07T10:28:23.267-07:00I LOVE to run in the cold and def prefer it over t...I LOVE to run in the cold and def prefer it over the heat. I agree about the wind chill though. If it's sunny and just freezing I can do -5 or -10. It's all about the GEAR! <br />I want a dog in the worst way to be my running partner. However, I have twin boys who are 4 and I don't think I can handle one more thing to feed or worry about pooping and peeing. Maybe next year. Great pics of you and the dog!!! Love seeing all that snow.VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-87685001180030292222013-12-07T10:09:32.253-07:002013-12-07T10:09:32.253-07:00I know I am echoing many other commenters here, bu...I know I am echoing many other commenters here, but I love the "run with Heidi" posts! Thanks for the adorable pics of her. At 7 months pregnant I'm not running with ours anymore, but when we go for long walks, she actually barks at of other dogs instead of wanting to play, which was so strange as she is an affectionate, loving goofball. We are assuming she is "protecting" pregnant Momma. Noticed this when I was about 4 months - I don't know how she knew, but she does - so magical those Goldens!Heather S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02764070563860577375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-16567574532393881622013-12-07T10:01:29.016-07:002013-12-07T10:01:29.016-07:00Great post! I love running in the cold - most of ...Great post! I love running in the cold - most of the time. You're right, it does make you feel like a bad ass. Running is hard but I wouldn't want to be doing anything else each morning. I run with my dog 95% of the time. He's a yellow lab, 4 years old. He loves the trails and snow as well. Dogs are the best. I use Musher's Secret on his paws as well. I bought a big tub of it on Amazon last year and still have a bunch. It's a paw saver! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908566252679213408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-40069796292507781092013-12-07T09:02:28.304-07:002013-12-07T09:02:28.304-07:00I ran yesterday and couldn't remember the last...I ran yesterday and couldn't remember the last time I had run in single digit weather, it had probably been close to 15-18 years ago. We recently adopted a 5 1/2 year old dog who was truly itching for "good" exercise. Dogs make great cold weather running partners. jennifereastman1973https://www.blogger.com/profile/03648404018198626160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-11956766383364650192013-12-07T08:37:10.527-07:002013-12-07T08:37:10.527-07:00It was 85 here yesterday... it sucked... but I'...It was 85 here yesterday... it sucked... but I'm pretty sure I'd die in sub-zero weather. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804045247150072855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-69984371519374549392013-12-07T08:26:49.021-07:002013-12-07T08:26:49.021-07:00Wise words, Beth! Thank you for your blog.
The low...Wise words, Beth! Thank you for your blog.<br />The lowest temperature I was out running was -18°C. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-16384329449294269702013-12-07T06:37:00.275-07:002013-12-07T06:37:00.275-07:00I am so happy for you that you found your Heidi. I...I am so happy for you that you found your Heidi. I know she will never ever replace Lucky - no dog could, but the fact that every post you include her in shows just how much joy she brings to your life (and how absolutely smitten you are) makes me smile. She is a beauty.Pati L'https://www.blogger.com/profile/04671672683594597127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433152851906592254.post-56402385992398590412013-12-06T23:33:56.331-07:002013-12-06T23:33:56.331-07:00Muji, my GSP will run anywhere, on the road she li...Muji, my GSP will run anywhere, on the road she likes a 9 minute mile pace but will run as fast as 7:30 for a mile or two without complaint. On the trail she runs what she runs I can't keep up nor do I try....she has no off switch. I will run in low teens though it needs to be calm or I need to be deep in the forest. I actually prefer mid 20s as my favorite running conditionsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858192386939883095noreply@blogger.com