Dangerous cold, actually. But when you spend so many training days inside, you just have to go out if you can. It really just comes down to dressing in layers and covering any exposed skin. If you don't, you absolutely can get frostbite. For those of us that have lived in the upper Midwest, we don't take it lightly.
The second thing you have to worry about are the "boys". You know, your cash and prizes! If you don't, you can get testicular nip. From what I've read (not from personal experience) it hurts like no other. I can imagine! If you go out in temps below zero with wind chills in the minus teens, just a few minutes of exposure can cause big time pain when your fingers and ears warm back up and there isn't allot you can do but wait. Imagine what it would feel like if you got your .......never mind, too painful to think about!
To prevent this horrible infliction, you must do the following:
- Dress in layers, even there.
- Do not use cotton. It gets wet, and then cold!
- Use special briefs from a running store that carries gear for cold temps. These special briefs have a wind blocking fabric, just where you need it and it really works.
- Keep your core warm.
I've posted pictures of running in the snow, this is what it looks like running in sub zero temps.
And yes, I have my special briefs on!
The weather report from this weekend
The gear
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The photographer (son Nathan)
So here's to living life large and going for it everytime you get the chance!
5 comments:
Thanks for the info...Abby and I read your blog together and we laughed!! We do however think that you have one HOT photographer!! Love you Dan and Nathan!
Aunt Sue and Abby
I thought this was a family Blog! There are some mature themes going on here - burning crotch, saddle sores, nips. Dan, think of the children!
Hey, Dan, good job letting us know how that happens. A lot of people are too embarrased to even mention it. I am glad you can talk about these natural things the way they are. Quoting American Pie "It's a very natural, normal thing". Looking good there. Gosh, quite a commitment. It's 70 degrees down in Arizona and I am not going to run. Way to go!!!
Dan- It is amazing what it takes to accomplish our goals....But keep at it. You continue to be my inspiration as I takle the challenges of running my second marathon. I am going to do it "because I said I would"
Dan Kueppers
Good post.
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