🍏 Chinooks

[Annieapple]

Usually I love these warm winds that blow away the cold for a few days in Canada. However I found running a very different story today. I hardly managed 3K in 30 mins. After an exhilarating -2run on Wed to run in 11deg today felt like a desert 🌵 run🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Ha ha 11 degrees eh? temperature changes must affect running, bet it’s still beautiful Annie enjoy it

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks...I am always up for a challenge but sometimes they are unexpected 🤣

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

That’s very true,

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

After the temperature is around freezing for a couple of weeks, then running in +11C temperatures that will feel very tropical and warm as you say, hopefully the temperature will soon get back to 0C, better for running. 😊 🏃🏾

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

I have to confess to this being my hardest run ever since W1&2 on C25k.

However that’s running... every one is different & brings variety and challenges with it. That’s why I love running so much! 😊

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

👍 🏃🏾

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Yeah but you kept going!

Gotta love the excitement of the changing weather when you're running

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

🤣 always something to think about!

[Fabulous450 Graduate]

Hey Annie! 👋🏽👋🏽! No harm in making a few little adjustments, so that you enjoy your run. Well done! 😁❤️

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Fabulous450]

Thank you 😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Hello Annieapple how are you hope you're having a lovely time in Canada. Such a different run for you today but it was still a run . 😊😊😊

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy! Loving being here 🇨🇦 It’s so pristine. Look forward to exploring a bit more over the weekend with the family. A joy to be with them.

Glad I have been able to stick to my 30 min runs so far too. 😍

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Not sure what’s worse, heat or the continuous mucky downpour that we seem to have here in UK at the mo ☀️🌧

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Wenderwoo]

🤣 the weather, fair or foul is a great talking point & a challenge for runners to embrace! Enjoy your weekend & onwards to Wk4 👏

[Wenderwoo Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks! You enjoy too 😁

[Franglaise Graduate]

The temperature can make,all the difference...you got out there and you ran...well done...bet you are loving the different surroundings.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

I am. It’s energising to be in different surroundings! Well done on your 10K target👏👍

[Franglaise Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Thank you...hit 10miles today but feeling it in the quads

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Franglaise]

Sorry!! Meant 10 miles!!! 🥳

[xx2000 Graduate]

Enjoy your time there and every single run !!! Brrr 11 degrees looks cold to me !!! Today i run at 17 i was feeling cold i really miss the 21!!!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to xx2000]

🤣 the weatherman has a hard time pleasing us all!! 😂🤣

[xx2000 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

😅😅😅😅

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Whatever the temperature, it must be so beautiful. I’ve never been to Canada. It’s on my long list. I need full details of what you wore in 0 degrees. By the time I’m off the IC, I expect it to be around that here. What’s the altitude Annie? Is that affecting your running? Have a wonderful time with your family. X

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Puppy-love]

After running at the coast the higher altitude does make the run feel a bit heavier (jet lag too, but that’s over now) but keeping the hydration going which is helpful.

I mostly run in my long sleeve base layers, adding jacket & beanie when it’s below zero. I have fingerless mittens but haven’t used them on a run yet. Snow on the mountains but not on the ground & no ice yet. All change next week 🤣 I find it helpful to do an extended warm up in the house before going out.

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Ah you doing a spot of resistance training there? The main thing is you got out and 3kbis tgecdistance fir the shirt day on week 2 of b210k you're ahead of me😀

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

It certainly felt that way yesterday. The wind was very strong! 💨💨🤣

[SaskAlliecat Graduate]

I hope you're enjoying your holiday of mixed bag weather 😆. I imagine you had similar winds that we had yesterday in SW Saskatchewan. I'm glad I got out in the morning before the winds really hit (we were in a wind warning with winds possibly reaching 100kph overnight) but we got to a high of 20 C by late afternoon to wake up to -5, feeling like -13 C this morning. I missed a run this week due to an unscheduled medical procedure and thought I'd deke out for a quick easy run today to make up for it but not in that wind! Hopefully it dies down a bit tomorrow and I can sneak out for a nice easy run. I used to live just North of Calgary and really miss heading into Canmore, Banff or Lake Louise for a quick daytrip of hiking, skiing, or sightseeing but don't miss the mid winter Chinook's wreaking havoc with icy roads and causing some nasty migraines with the pressure changes. It is beautiful country though and can't wait to head there in June for a HM. Enjoy your stay and try not to blow away 😂 🇨🇦🏔💨

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Thanks for this great post. Yes we love all those places and heading into the Rockies next weekend...hot springs here we come!! Love them!