Photo of the Week: How Cold is Too Cold?
February 11, 2008 |
Are you a fairweather runner? If the temperatures dropped to below -30C or -22F would you still run? Well Saturday, 56 runners in Calgary did just that as they competed in the Nose Hill Cross Country 4/8k Race. The runners believe it or not, ranged in age from 6 to over 70. The great thing about a small crowd is it meant some who don’t normally win won the event. It also meant there was enough soup for most to have thirds after and most did. 
Just how cold was it, well a picture is worth a thousand words and I think this one says it all.
You can see other such frigid pictures over at my Flicker site as this is from my very own collection. Yes, I was one of those 56 crazy runners. You can also read more on my blog.
We are always looking for interesting photos to feature here. Got one of your own or found a great running shot on the web somewhere, then leave us the details in a comment.
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That is too cold. Way, way, WAY too cold!!
I gotta say I thought I was hardcore in my 10F weather running 16. I cannot imagine that cold. It would probably motivate me to run faster just to get inside. No need for a cool down, I guess.
Way to go! It’s ONLY -18C here but I’m still planning on bundling up my 7 month old in my jogging stroller for a chilly run. I’m like the postal service - nothing will stop me! Maybe I can convince a neighbour to take our pic?
That ain’ warm…
Wowsers. And here I thought it was tough running in 10 inches of snow as it melts and gets soft for 3 hours…
We definitely put up with a lot during the winter months. Good job, Dawn!
On the other side of the equation, the folks on the south certainly have more extreme hot temperatures than we do.
Yea… I ran this morning knowing it would be sub-zero (f) but didn’t realize it was -7 with -17 wind chill… oops… but I passed other runners and some bikers (commuting to work) so I guess we aren’t the only crazy ones. Too much colder and I’m definitely inside!
Well the cold weather may not bring out a lot of runners but it did bring out the comments. We runners are sometimes a crazy bunch running through heat, cold, rain, hail and much more.
Myself I am looking forward to running tonight as it has now warmed up to a balmy 0C thanks to our great Chinooks.