It was 29 degrees when we drove to meet the Cruisers for our weekly group run. I didn’t see any frost on the pumpkins, but I saw frost on the bridge railings.
Since the temps were supposed to warm up quickly and I was planning to run twelve miles and would be out for a while, I wore a short sleeved shirt and capris. It was a really good call, except for my hands. I had on gloves, but needed my running mittens on top of the gloves. My fingers got so cold that I actually felt sick to my stomach. Even though my body runs quite warm and I’m always wearing at least one layer less than my friends, I have to double cover my fingers during my winter runs. It was a rookie mistake, that I won’t make again next week!
It’s very nice having a yogi Cruiser on board. Here Jerome is getting Vamshi set up for a hamstring stretch.
Gentle guidance and those hammies are happy. Jerome says that he does this stretch routine for three minutes every morning. Hmmm, I thinking of something…
Oh yes, that’s it! It reminds me of Pooh Bear’s morning stoutness exercises!
In the Cruiser group photo, I’m wearing my new Artic green Nike sun protection shirt. I got it and this long sleeved peach shirt at Potomac River Running last Sunday. I kind of like them! My dermatologist has been suggesting that I wear sun protection clothing for years. He’ll be happy that I purchased these. Please don’t tell him, but I bought them because I liked the colors. It wasn’t until I got home that I realize the fabric had sun protection built in.
My UPF 40+ Nike shirts had pretty funny warnings on them. The tag says, “This UV Protective garment is not Personal Protective Equipment. / Provides UVA and UVB protection from the sun in the areas covered by the garment. It will not protect areas that are exposed. To protect these areas, the use of a good quality sunscreen is recommended…”
Usually I’m a very positive person and don’t bring negativity to my blog, but this annoyed me. When I opened my Greek yogurt, the container was less than half full. All four yogurts in that pack were the same. Today I had the same brand of yogurt from a new four-pack, and it was filled to the typical three quarters full amount. In the picture below I had pulled the top off, but hadn’t stirred or eaten any of it. Perhaps I should have returned the remaining three when I opened the first one, but I kept expecting the next yogurt to be half full, not half empty.
Questions:
- How cold was it this morning where you live?
- Have you ever tried sun protective clothing?
- Have you purchased any half full boxes, bags, or containers of food lately?
I am loving hamstring stretches these days! Post-marathon, my hamstrings are not happy. I do try to wear sun protective clothes here because we are so much closer to the sun. That being said, however, I do not really know what is sun protective and what is not after I get it and just do what I can to cover up. Good for you for getting some!
You know, I hadn’t thought of that… I know I’ll forget which shirts have sun protection and which don’t after a while, especially if I start buying more of them and they’re not a novelty.
Glenn and I ran in a Shun the Sun race tonight and I think we might have a Tshirt from the race that’s special. I’ll have to look at it in the morning.
What a shame about the yogurt! I once handed back my fries at McDonalds (this was before I ran!) because the girl who scooped the fries really only gave me half of what I ordered. I don’t get it at all.
This morning it was VERY chilly in Flagstaff, but when we got to Phoenix it was in the low-80s. In the sun it was wicked hot. In the shade ~ perfect!
I’ve only done one evening race. Can you believe that? Can’t wait to read your recap!
I’m the same way when it comes to chilly runs & my fingers. They get so cold! But I just got a new pair of gloves from TrailHeads & they kept my digits toasty warm on my 10-miler this week! I would have been ticked about the yogurt too! How bout them Hokies last nite? Go Tech!
It was a very nice win! Immediately after the game, I started sobbing because I couldn’t call my dad. It hit me very hard…
My hands are the worst, they freeze up when it’s cold and I literally can’t move them but I’ll be sweating bullets everywhere else, LOL. It’s been in the mid to high 60’s here in the mornings, not too bad but definitely not as cool as I’d like!
Yes, it was quite hilarious watching me try to open my Shot Bloks. I actually had to get someone else to do it for me. Those cold fingers refused to move!
We had weather similar to y’all yesterday. It was 24 degrees when I started my run (10 miles) and in the upper 40’s when I finished. I remember you telling me your Cruisers’ rule of thumb for how to dress for a run was “to find out what Deb is wearing and then add a layer and you’ll be good to go” 🙂 Looks like they all remembered the RoT yesterday.
You should call the yogurt company and complain. For one, you will probably get some kind of voucher or coupon for a free or discounted product to keep you happy. But they also may actually have something going on if the container is being under-filled. And having a net content less than what is declared on the label can cause the company to get fined.
Spoken like a true food inspector! 🙂 Maybe I’ll tweet my blog post to the company for them to see.
Brrr! It was in the 50s when I got started this morning, but warmed up to 70s by 11 when I had my training run.
I have purchased a few protective pieces. And never had anything like that happen with food. I did purchase a tub of Noxema that was half full once.
Right now I’m preferring my fall temps to yours, but come winter, when it’s 14 degrees here, I’ll be jealous! 🙂
That warning on the shirts is too funny! It was around 33 this morning I think. I’m a little too asleep on the way to the gym to notice things like that. I just know it was freakin’ cold. Those half full containers of yogurt is annoying. If they don’t want to sell you a full container, maybe they ought to make smaller containers.
You have a good point. I wonder if to save money they are cutting back on the ounces they’re selling, but don’t want the consumer to realize it. I wish I had an old containger to see how much use to be in them.
Hey Girl! Found you on Facebook and am now following ya! Great blog! Wow I wish I was like you and was a warm blooded runner. I am a popsicle as soon as it goes below 55 and I’m from northern Utah! I have a couple sun protective items but bought those by chance just like you. I mostly focus on my face and arms for sun protection. I just swipe on some sunscreen.
Thanks for following! Where do you live in northern Utah? My husband and I lived in Logan while he was in grad-school at USU.