When I first moved to Canada ...
#16
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
What does one wear when they run in -25?
Only reason I ask was when I tried I had to turn around after 10 minutes because I was loosing feeling around the pelvis area and was genuinely worried about frost bight.
On raising this question with cradles they simply responded I was mad to consider running outside in such conditions.
I have always preferred running in colder weather.
Only reason I ask was when I tried I had to turn around after 10 minutes because I was loosing feeling around the pelvis area and was genuinely worried about frost bight.
On raising this question with cradles they simply responded I was mad to consider running outside in such conditions.
I have always preferred running in colder weather.
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Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
What does one wear when they run in -25?
Only reason I ask was when I tried I had to turn around after 10 minutes because I was loosing feeling around the pelvis area and was genuinely worried about frost bight.
On raising this question with cradles they simply responded I was mad to consider running outside in such conditions.
I have always preferred running in colder weather.
Only reason I ask was when I tried I had to turn around after 10 minutes because I was loosing feeling around the pelvis area and was genuinely worried about frost bight.
On raising this question with cradles they simply responded I was mad to consider running outside in such conditions.
I have always preferred running in colder weather.
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-MMBTRP.html
I won 2 half marathons in Ontario back in the Winter this year
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Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
What does one wear when they run in -25?
Only reason I ask was when I tried I had to turn around after 10 minutes because I was loosing feeling around the pelvis area and was genuinely worried about frost bight.
On raising this question with cradles they simply responded I was mad to consider running outside in such conditions.
I have always preferred running in colder weather.
Only reason I ask was when I tried I had to turn around after 10 minutes because I was loosing feeling around the pelvis area and was genuinely worried about frost bight.
On raising this question with cradles they simply responded I was mad to consider running outside in such conditions.
I have always preferred running in colder weather.
I ran with another brit, or on my own, none of the locals I knew would run in the winter, they all moved indoors.
The Running Room always seemed to have a good selection of winter running gear.
#20
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
There are thermal tights good for this that you can buy, you wear a couple of shirts and a thermal jacket. Loads of gloves out there too
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-MMBTRP.html
I won 2 half marathons in Ontario back in the Winter this year
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/descpageMRA-MMBTRP.html
I won 2 half marathons in Ontario back in the Winter this year
#21
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
....why my OH got funny looks from his staff, when asked if they were nipping out for a quick fag!
and still asking the lotto guy for a "lucky dip" every week....you'd think I'd remember!
and still asking the lotto guy for a "lucky dip" every week....you'd think I'd remember!
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
-I thought I would die from Goretex overexposure
-Wondered why none of the women had ever heard of high heels and dresses. Wondered why everyone was wearing jeans.
-Why are there street signs hanging on wires? Why?
-Why are there newspapers in boxes?
-I thought the suburbs were heinously ugly, depressing, car-bound places and I still do.
-What are those boot things? And why are they rated to -50? It's only -10 here.
Now:
I own several pairs of jeans
I still don't own any Goretex
I still refuse to live in a real 'burb. And I still don't like malls
I now know there is a whole clothing culture devoted to snow because of the rest of Canada, but I still don't understand why the stores are selling it in Van. WE need raingear not snowboots. I don't get it?
-Wondered why none of the women had ever heard of high heels and dresses. Wondered why everyone was wearing jeans.
-Why are there street signs hanging on wires? Why?
-Why are there newspapers in boxes?
-I thought the suburbs were heinously ugly, depressing, car-bound places and I still do.
-What are those boot things? And why are they rated to -50? It's only -10 here.
Now:
I own several pairs of jeans
I still don't own any Goretex
I still refuse to live in a real 'burb. And I still don't like malls
I now know there is a whole clothing culture devoted to snow because of the rest of Canada, but I still don't understand why the stores are selling it in Van. WE need raingear not snowboots. I don't get it?
Last edited by ExKiwilass; Oct 7th 2011 at 4:54 pm.
#25
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
Junk in tights? Wrong wrong wrong.
Good thread Ann.
I saw deer on the front lawn and thought omg how pretty and quaint.
Now I would wish for them to grow bigger horns so - well you kow why
I wondered why the hell the people at the supermarket were packing my groceries and carrying them to the car - i'm not an invalid you know.
Now I think - awesome one less thing for me to do.
Why the hell can't I buy chocolate and cigarettes at the liquor store?
Now I think, why the hell can't I buy chocolate and cigarettes at the liquor store.
Good thread Ann.
I saw deer on the front lawn and thought omg how pretty and quaint.
Now I would wish for them to grow bigger horns so - well you kow why
I wondered why the hell the people at the supermarket were packing my groceries and carrying them to the car - i'm not an invalid you know.
Now I think - awesome one less thing for me to do.
Why the hell can't I buy chocolate and cigarettes at the liquor store?
Now I think, why the hell can't I buy chocolate and cigarettes at the liquor store.
#26
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
I first arrived here (Toronto) after 5 years in California, I remember thinking, "Ah! This's a bit more civilized"
then I went out to buy some booze...
then I went out to buy some booze...
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Location: White Rock BC
Posts: 11,685
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
... I though "**** me, I am going to get fat if I get used to eating portions that big."
I was right.
I was right.
#29
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
Some great comments and observations - and I have laughed at many - thanks for playing, and keep 'em coming.
#30
Re: When I first moved to Canada ...
Thought seeing a middle-aged man in a full length fur coat with matching fur hat and gloves was the funniest thing ever.
Still do, in fact.
Still do, in fact.