Winter Challenge - 2012

[Bare Lee]

Yah, beautiful fall so far here in Minnesota, I don't know how someone could wish for it to end. Fall and spring are my favorite seasons. It's killing me not to be running in this gorgeous weather and in the fall colors down by the river. Tomorrow I'll go on a test run to see if my knee-tweak has passed. I guess if walking counts I may already have something to put on the chart. Will look into it.

 

[Barefooting Bob]

Just take it easy Bare, we don't want you damaging that knee of yours any further. Sending good thoughts that it is good to go.....

 

[Mike R]

Mike - we talked about having a Texas Toast Challenge in the summer.

I would gladly add some miles to that! I love running in the heat.

 

[Barefooting Bob]

Woohoo, was able to get out today for a 0 degree run in shorts. Lots of puddles to splash through with the rain and wind. 6 km done. Tomorrow my half marathon is going to be awesome.

 

[Bare Lee]

Woohoo, was able to get out today for a 0 degree run in shorts. Lots of puddles to splash through with the rain and wind. 6 km done. Tomorrow my half marathon is going to be awesome.

No, you are awesome!

 

[Zetti]

Heat wave has made me long for summer running......
this past week I have run in the 60s and even 70s one day.
...so much for logging winter mileage just yet...

 

[Bare Lee]

Heat wave has made me long for summer running......
this past week I have run in the 60s and even 70s one day.
...so much for logging winter mileage just yet...

Just imagine there's a fall challenge for running in moderate temps if that's what it takes for you to enjoy perfect weather. If you need a challenge run backwards . . .

 

[Barefoot YOW]

I'm out of commission ... I've got a case of poison ivy. Good thing the temps here are too warm to qualify for the Challenge.

 

[Bare Lee]

Getting a few miles in now that my knee feels better, but keeping track of above-freezing temps feels like cheating, or Californian.

 

[Barefooting Bob]

Had a great run with Dutchie this morning at the The Ted's Run For Literacy. Just on the cusp of the temperature gauge at 5 degrees but a good 10km plus a 2 km cool down. Finished in 52:50 which I am very happy with considering I just ran a Half Mary yesterday.

Here we are the hearty barefoot running Winterpeggers.

 

[Bare Lee]

Had a great run with Dutchie this morning at the The Ted's Run For Literacy. Just on the cusp of the temperature gauge at 5 degrees but a good 10km plus a 2 km cool down. Finished in 52:50 which I am very happy with considering I just ran a Half Mary yesterday.

Here we are the hearty barefoot running Winterpeggers.

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Looking good! And nice tights Dutchie!

 

[Barefooting Bob]

Notice the cup of Timmie's coffee in Dutchie's hand, I bet you he wishes that was a beer.

 

[dutchie53]

Carb loading right now with a Kokanee beer. Off tomorrow, so I might have a couple more.

 

[Barefooting Bob]

I will be hitting them this afternoon after my Hasher Run through the bush of Charleswood. Beer and Chili, a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in October in Winnipeg. Of course a barefoot run to round off the fun

 

[Barefoot YOW]

Week 3 Update:
We have 60 runs and 415 km or 257 miles.

• Barefooting Bob is out like an Arctic hare. He has 123 km racked up.
• Runners from 4 countries
• 25 members

We have passed Fargo North Dakota, in our virtual run from Winnipeg Manitoba CAN to Galveston Texas USA.

 

[Barefooting Bob]

Cool, I have always wanted to visit Galveston.

 

[rickwhitelaw]

Had a great run with Dutchie this morning at the The Ted's Run For Literacy. Just on the cusp of the temperature gauge at 5 degrees but a good 10km plus a 2 km cool down. Finished in 52:50 which I am very happy with considering I just ran a Half Mary yesterday.

Looking good guys. Nice photo.

 

[rickwhitelaw]

No real Grand PooPah here. The only steadfast rule is that you need to be bare foot and <= 41F or 5C. I never really thought that someone would walk in the cold.

Couldn't pass this up YOW. It reminded me of you. In Valle, Arizona.

 

[Barfuß Chelsea]

Ok people, I'm freaking out here!!! My first barefoot marathon is tomorrow and it's snowing outside right now! It's not sticking and it should stop soon, but WHAT THE WHAT?! This will be the third time that I run in Frankfurt, and I've been a spectator two or three times as well. It's always been 10-15*C and sunny. In other words, *perfect* barefoot weather. After my 17k run a few weeks ago, the forecast of 2-6*C (at least it's supposed to be sunny!) is causing some serious anxiety. I'm scrapping the Wilma Flinstone costume in favor of something far warmer, but I reeeeeeeally wanna do this thing barefoot! What to do, what to do...

Ok, that was my rant.Thanks for listening! I just had to get it out where someone might actually understand. Now it's time to think positive and get 'er done!!!

 

[Bare Lee]

Ok people, I'm freaking out here!!! My first barefoot marathon is tomorrow and it's snowing outside right now! It's not sticking and it should stop soon, but WHAT THE WHAT?! This will be the third time that I run in Frankfurt, and I've been a spectator two or three times as well. It's always been 10-15*C and sunny. In other words, *perfect* barefoot weather. After my 17k run a few weeks ago, the forecast of 2-6*C (at least it's supposed to be sunny!) is causing some serious anxiety. I'm scrapping the Wilma Flinstone costume in favor of something far warmer, but I reeeeeeeally wanna do this thing barefoot! What to do, what to do...

Ok, that was my rant.Thanks for listening! I just had to get it out where someone might actually understand. Now it's time to think positive and get 'er done!!!

Hey, first, best of luck, and also, bring back-up if you're not sure you can handle the temp/moisture. You don't want to have to bail on the race for the sake of barefoot purity.