At last a run!: My first snowy run, post lurgie... - Couch to 5K

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My first snowy run, post lurgie, haven't been out for a full week! Pulled out my phone to check, it said 5.8k and 49:20 and then it went completely dead from the cold !!! So annoying as I lost all my zombie supplies too.

I stopped running and walked home...

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Frosty and 1 degree here today. I would love to run in snow! Well done; glad you're feeling better :)

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It was only a very little bit of snow, enough to make the path soft...

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Nice to see you back running, I haven't ran since the park run last week, I'm hoping to do one tomorrow.

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toMartin_Rose

I definitely miss going more regularly - my legs are quite sore now!

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Well done at ejvcruns ....your a brave girl running in snow!! πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ’ͺ🏻

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toMummycav

Desperate more like -- really wanted to get out there!

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Wow, that's a good long run! Pleased to hear that you are feeling better, Elizabeth. But sorry about your phone dying on you. Tsk. Technology fails us sometimes. x

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toSadie-runs

Yes, probably a bit too long! My next one will be shorter though.

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Previously when I was winter running, I also struggled with my phone dying from the cold. Now I run with a flipbelt and my phone is up against my body under 2 tops and a jacket. It stays nice and toasty warm and survives the cold weather just fine. My last run was a 10k at -16C that took just over 70 minutes and the phone (and myself 😁) held up just fine. Running in cold snowy conditions is possible, but requires a bit of rethinking the running gear. If you are running on snowy or icy roads, also consider getting some form of traction grippers. I don't use running specific ones, just cheap ones that have little metal posts in a rubber framework that I can slip over my running soles if the ground is snow covered.

It sucks to lose all your data from your run, so hopefully this will help

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toSaskAlliecat

Thank you, yes, I'm pondering. I have a pocket in my leggings but the weight of the phone makes them fall down even faster...

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SaskAlliecatGraduateβ€’ in reply toejvcruns

...and that won't help with the cold bum πŸ™ŠπŸ€£

But you ran at least 5.8K, in snow. Go you....

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply to

Yes! It was a good run. I felt really good up until 4k, then slogged bravely on to 5.25k where my legs decided they'd have a short walk, and after about 30 seconds were able to pick up again. I am doing go go gadget legs quite well now!

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So good to have you back with us!πŸ˜€ It's so frustrating to lose data like that, but losing zombie supplies is really bad! 😣I set out one time and forgot to start the next mission, so I did the same one again and picked up more underwear than I really needed!πŸ˜‚

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toSandyscroll

I had some great stuff too! Alas!

But you know... it doesn't really matter, does it? The run is kind of enough. Can't quite believe it's me yet..

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Sandyscrollβ€’ in reply toejvcruns

I know that feeling! 😁

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Langley-LoperGraduateβ€’ in reply toSandyscroll

I have picked up so many pairs of trousers. No idea how i manage to carry them all....

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toLangley-Loper

My favorite was a car battery. Seriously? This time the first thing I picked up was a toolbox... runner 5 must be REALLY fit!

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Glad you feel better! It's hard running in the cold, nothing works quite so well, lungs & legs included. Good job!

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ejvcrunsGraduateβ€’ in reply toFishypieface

Thank you. I then went on a bike ride (just to a coffee shop, i promise!) but it was about 20 mins each way. I am well and truly done in. Snoresville here I come.

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Well.. snow and no supplies... what else? Go you... very well done!

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