Cold weather running

[Phaedrus49er]

Heh, can you ship stuff back to the States? I'm sure you could run a pretty good racket over there.

[ODB]

Once you know what to look for you can find good stuff cheap at target. I just recently got a new shirt for about $10.

[gobbla]

I'll second target (even walmart, for some decent socks and cheap outerwear).

The vast majority of my "everday workout clothes" came from one or the other. If doing something particularly impressive I like the higher end stuff...it seems to ride up\bunch less and cause less irritation. But unless you're a super delicate flower or out for a few hours I wouldn't worry about it.

[ODB]

I had a Walmart shirt (starter) that I paid $10 for and wore in adventure races and mountain bike races for over 2 years. Lisa finally made me get rid of it because the chain grease just wouldn't come out of it.

The Prospirit line at Target is great. Whenever I go to target for anything I always take a quick swing by the clearance rack and see if they have something I can use. I currently have a couple of $6 shirts in my closet for next spring.

[Phaedrus49er]

So apparently, I'm okay in mesh shorts and a sleeveless t-shirt at 50F and a 10-15mph wind. Oh, by the way, I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!! !!!!!!



My first run after a two-month hiatus

[Danagrrl]

I would also recommend checking out bikewear sites--bikers bike in cold weather, apparently.

Here's my beef with the winter gear: IT'S SO DAMN EXPENSIVE! And, the problem is, you need so much of it. I have been looking a lot and come to learn that you really need to think in different temp ranges as well as cold and/or wet.

I would advise really thinking through, though, before you purchase, what you'll need and how much of it. As in, how much are you running each week outdoors? What time of day? Where? (if you are on snowy roads, you may need ice grips, e.g.)

If all else fails, ask Santa. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Danagrrl]

one more thing...
if you buy a buff, save it, in case you ever get on Survivor. Or better yet, buy a Survivor buff from CBS.com.

I dare you.

[Phaedrus49er]

I'm right on top of that, Rose [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[TennesseeGentleman]

I ran 3.5 mile this morning at 18D. Sweatpants, lined running jacket, mitts, and full ski mask. The ski mask had a good coating of ice when I got in.

[ODB]

How would you dress for this sweet little race?

Countdown to Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100k

1 December, 2005 – Ten competitors from Great Britain, Ireland, Russia and the USA will take part in the inaugural Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100k which will be held on January 5, 2006.

Although some will have their sights set on the Kobold Polar Surveyor watch awarded to the overall winner of each race, getting to the finish line in itself will be a notable achievement. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is now the only marathon held within the Antarctic Circle and its southerly location guarantees extreme sub-zero temperatures, 24 hours of daylight and snow & ice throughout the course. Participants may also have to contend with strong Katabatic winds blowing from the South Pole given the race location at 80 degrees south.

Among those taking part will beEvgeniy Gorkov of Russia who won the Gobi March desert race in China this year as well as the Silver State Marathon in Nevada, USA. Also in the field will be Irishman John O’Regan, winner of the 2005 Yukon Arctic Ultra 100-Miles and veteran of the 2004 North Pole Marathon. Steven Seaton of Great Britain - an experienced ultramarathon and eco challenge racer - will also contend strongly, while Mike Pierce (USA) has been training in a freezer for the event and should cope well with the frigid conditions.

Two women will take part in the Antarctic Ice Marathon, namely, Stevie Matthews and Wendy MacKinnon from Great Britain. Both are experienced marathoners and the former was recently included in the 2006 Guinness World Records as the fastest female to run the North Pole Marathon.

Others in the field include Diarmuid Smyth (Ireland) - a martial arts expert - who has run in the Arctic previously, while Stephen Cushing from Great Britain will be bravely attempting his first marathon in fifteen years. Amazingly, British participant Mark Tointon, with a three-inch discrepancy in leg length and one foot four sizes shorter than the other, will also attempt to complete the race. Born with a club foot, he is intent on raising Ј50,000 for the children’s hospital that helped him by running marathons in extreme locations around the world.

The 26.2-mile marathon route will see all competitors negotiate long stretches of open white terrain against the magnificent backdrop of the Ellsworth Mountains. All will be equipped with Atlas snowshoes should the snow profile require them.

In addition to the feature marathon event, a 100k race will also be on offer the day after the marathon. It will present the first opportunity to complete a 100k event on the last continent and creates the prospect of a 100k Seven Continents Club for global ultra athletes. About half of the marathon competitors are expected to attempt it along with race director Richard Donovan of Ireland.

The races will be run in the vicinity of the Patriot Hills camp operated by Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions (ALE), the owners of Adventure Network International since 2003. ALE is the only organisation offering expedition support and safety backup to the interior of the Antarctic. The marathon itself will be organised and promoted by Polar Running Adventures, the organisers of the annual North Pole Marathon. Mike King, a leading international sports photographer will capture images of the event while KIBO Productions will produce a video documentary.

The second edition of the races will be held in the week beginning 10 December 2006 and then every December annually. Further details are available at the official Antarctic Ice Marathon website: www.icemarathon.com The scheduled itinerary includes round trip flights to the interior of the Antarctic from South America; food and accommodation in the Antarctic; entry to the races; and commemorative medals, t-shirts and souvenirs.

Contact: Richard Donovan – Race Director
Email: rd@icemarathon.com
Tel: +353-91-566077

[TennesseeGentleman]

Nope. Not for me. I wonder what the average time will be for the 26.2 marathon?

[Phaedrus49er]

Okay, quick equipment check from today:

Weather
--mostly cloudy, 35F, 5-10mph SE wind (off the ocean)

Gear
--bottom: the usual (nylon/polyester gym shorts, cotton low-cut socks, running shoes)
--top: moisture-wicking technical shirt, VERY light pullover windbreaker shell, polypropylene gloves, balaclava tucked into right shirt sleeve just in case

The first fifteen minutes were pretty chilly. Hills were numb rather than painful, and I didn't warm up until about twenty minutes into the run. I ran to my gym about three miles away, stayed there for about ten minutes doing push-ups, pull-ups, and bodyweight squats, then reversed course. Of course, being inside, I'd started sweating, so the first five minutes outside were a tid bit nipply, but after that, all was well.

It would've been a perfect run except that within 300 yards of home, I stepped on what I thought was a small patch of snow and ended up being ankle-deep water. GOOD MORNING VIETNAM!!! But yeah, other than that, good stuff. Based on this run, I figure I have clothing that would let me run into the low-20F range with light winds--maybe colder--before having to call it quits.

[Marykaa]

Originally posted by ODB:
How would you dress for this sweet little race?

I'd dress real warm and stay inside one of those BIG ski-doos for 8 people.. as a spectator thank-you!

[gobbla]

just as a general observation it seems really helpful to have a zipper availible on your upper body.

lower body doesn't really seem to be an issue...sweatpants (or tights if it's competitive), and regular footgear and you're good to go.

upper body, layers w\ hat. as soon as I start to warm up (BEFORE I notice sweating) I start to open the outer upper body layer. Normally unzipping the outer jacket 1/4-1/2 leaves right on the "brisk" side of things...which is pretty comfortable.

[Marykaa]

I agree with Gobbla but will add that if you're buying anything.. try to get something with a zipper that opens both ways.. so you can open the lower part of you windbreaker/anorak sometimes when you don't want cold air directly on your chest.