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It Happened...

9/4/2014

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...I had to wear long running tights and TWO running tops this morning, as it was quite cold. Noo..... It's happened already. I thought I'd have at least until October until I'd be in my 'winter' running gear here. People we have asked have told us that it starts to get cold here around about October time. Brrr, we beg to differ! It was quite cool last night when we went exploring the many food-streets literally on our doorstep (an awesome discovery). Apparently it will get down to between -25 and -35 degrees C! Oh dear. We are woefully ill-prepared at the moment, and so as soon as we get our first month's pay it's off to the shops we'll go, stocking up on essentials like: boots, jumpers, thermals, trousers, facemasks, and jackets, I suppose.

It seems crazy that it's soon going to be so cold, as it's still pretty hot and sunny during the day here, maybe between 24 and 30 degrees? A climate of extremes for sure, and one we are both completely foreign to and unfamiliar with. So, my next, pertinent question to all those who suffer through arctic-esque winters with proper snow and minus degrees days for months on end: What do you wear when you go running?? Are you still able to go for your usual runs? Are facemasks the go?? I have gloves, long tights and a long top that I wear under a t-shirt, but I'm thinking if I'm wearing these already (minus the gloves) then what will I do when it gets COLD-cold?!

Still, despite the cooler weather this morning, it was still a beautiful, awesome run: about 10kms through my usual route but just cutting off a small section of it. Why? Coz I felt like it. :)

Yesterday we had no internet all day, but if we had I could have told you all about my strength/weight training in the morning, and that I had full intentions of having a slothful, chilling afternoon again with Husband (we are making the most of our lighter-than-usual schedule - it changes next week I think). However, the afternoon was unexpectedly taken up by having coffee and discussions with one of my students and his friend, and then said food-street exploration and a fun dinner and beers out with Husband. I am more than ok with that.

It's just about the weekend, so I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with fun runs and/or good times!!!



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Schlub link
9/5/2014 12:57:00 am

Yikes, that is cold. Here in AZ the coldest it gets is about 60's during the day and 40's at night. Worse attire is a sweater and sweat pants. I guess we get lucky in that regard lol.

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Lou link
9/7/2014 05:05:52 pm

That sounds awesome coldwise. I'd swap in a second. :)

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Kim link
9/5/2014 02:24:57 am

Yikes - I'm so not ready for cold weather!!! We are having days that are still in the 90s mixed with days in the 70s - crazy the way it changes so much overnight but at least it isn't cold yet!

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Lou link
9/7/2014 05:06:43 pm

Not ready for the cold either Kim! Oh well, will have to suck it up I suppose! :)

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Karen link
9/5/2014 11:48:28 am

Wow so it does get pretty cold there. i am okay and have done a lot of runs as long as it's above the teens.I usually wear light gloves long sleeve and a running jacket. I have two pairs of lined inside running tights and they break the wind. i also have a headband that is fleece and when it super cold I use it. I always wear a running belt so if I decide to take something f I have somewhere to tuck it :) How long is the cold season there?

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Lou link
9/7/2014 05:08:00 pm

Yay Karen!!! You're back!!! Great to hear from you. Thanks. Apparently it lasts from October until May! Oh dear... :(

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Kristina link
9/6/2014 09:19:10 am

I have absolutely no advice on running in cold weather since it never gets cold here! I have literally never even run with a long sleeved shirt on! I ran ONCE with a light jacket on just because it was raining... but I was burning up in it! I hope you can find some items that will help you stay warm... if not, just run FAST :) haha

Do you have a gym where you can do strength training now?

The food streets sound awesome! I actually have no idea what a food street is, but it sounds like my kind of street haha

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Lou link
9/7/2014 05:10:44 pm

Haha, like the idea of just running fast. I will try that one for warming myself back up.

Apparently there is a gym nearby that I may track down soon. Been doing strength at home, but also just signed up for the yoga club and the kick-boxing club so hopefully that'll be some good cross training too!

Oh the food streets - how do I love thee foodstreets? Let me count the ways.... It is quite literally a street lined with cart after cart of different food stalls. Quite amazing, but a bit overwhelming and we haven't tried many different stalls yet, oops... Must rectify that today. :)

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