Worries about running

"CB" (jrcb)
10/25/2016 at 13:29 • Filed to: Calvin and Hobbes

Will I become Calvin’s dad? Am I doomed to this life? Because I ran outside at close to freezing and I’ve been told that I need to be able to run in down to -35 Celsius. Will this become something I look forward to?

Bonus to keep it somewhat car relevant:

DISCUSSION (46)

StingrayJake > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:33

I live in Texas. It gets hot here. Thank God for treadmills.

CB > StingrayJake
10/25/2016 at 13:34

I do not miss running in 30 Celsius (86) without the humidex.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:36

Well, first you need a kid and a tiger.

For Sweden > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:37

If you’re White, you will become Calvin’s dad. There is no alternative.

Kinja'd!!!

CB > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
10/25/2016 at 13:37

#NOKIDS

CB > For Sweden
10/25/2016 at 13:37

Whelp, it looks like this is my destiny, then.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:41

#YESKIDS

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:44

That you know of.....

Dad? ;-;

Aaron M - MasoFiST > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:45

Every year I say I’m going to keep riding the bike through winter. Every year I get a bit closer.

Kinja'd!!!

I’m doomed, clearly.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:45

Just make sure you put some bandaids over your nipples before you run. (Warning: Graphic)

CB > Aaron M - MasoFiST
10/25/2016 at 13:47

Join me in a winter of suffering.

We need an Oppo outdoor exercise group, so that way we all know that we’re suffering, but the very least exercising. Together .

Urambo Tauro > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:47

Look on the bright side- At least you’ll have built a lot of character!

CB > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
10/25/2016 at 13:47

Yeah, I’ve seen that. I do not want that to happen.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Aaron M - MasoFiST
10/25/2016 at 13:53

Every year I get closer to riding my bike to work.

|bike|=work.

In other words... no go. I’ll plan a route, then I’ll iron out kinks, then the smaller kinks in the solution’s kinks, then the kinks in the solution kink solutions...

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Urambo Tauro
10/25/2016 at 13:53

ugh.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:56

This comes to mind, but I do ride bikes so I don’t become a total fat slob.

Kinja'd!!!

RallyWrench > CB
10/25/2016 at 13:57

I just read these not too long ago in the compilation books. That’s me and bike rides, my kids are sure to think I’m weird.

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
10/25/2016 at 14:00

It’s easier in the city, both because there’s better bike infrastructure and because the alternatives are more aggressively bad. When my three choices are subway in rush hour, driving through Boston in rush hour, and the bike, it’s obvious.

CB > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/25/2016 at 14:00

My best ride recently was 40k in two hours over the summer. Really wish the trails in Toronto were as good as the ones in Ottawa.

CB > RallyWrench
10/25/2016 at 14:01

Let them read the books and see if they make the connection.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Aaron M - MasoFiST
10/25/2016 at 14:02

I am in the city, and there’s some pretty good trails along the route... but I’m just too lazy to follow through and give up 45 minutes of sleep.

Which is odd, considering that I’d gladly give up more than that to go skate or play hockey somewhere.

Aaron M - MasoFiST > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:02

I really want to this year, I even got myself a winter bike! If I chicken out now it’ll be very expensive...

CB > Aaron M - MasoFiST
10/25/2016 at 14:03

We’ll have to make sure you stick to it.

Aaron M - MasoFiST > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
10/25/2016 at 14:04

I guess I should have specified a city with terrible traffic...in Boston bicycle is also faster than subway or driving, so I don’t give up any sleep at all and get home quicker.

someassemblyrequired > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:06

Only reason to run is if you are being chased by police, zombies or Godzilla.

CB > someassemblyrequired
10/25/2016 at 14:09

One of those is close, but for the opposite reason.

TheRealBicycleBuck > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:25

Perhaps an Oppo group on Strava? Just be warned, if you start your rides/runs from home, all the other Oppos will know where you live .

CB > TheRealBicycleBuck
10/25/2016 at 14:27

I do run from home, so that won’t be happening.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:43

I love to run at night. I’ll put in four miles at 830pm. People think I’m weird with my flashlight and all.

CB > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
10/25/2016 at 14:45

I prefer running in the morning or midday, so I only need to shower once and I get it out of the way. Running at night terrifies me because no one stops for stop signs in this neighbourhood and I don’t want to get hit.

Shamoononon drives like a farmer > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:48

Admittedly I take my daily shower at night before I go to bed :( Yeah, I keep to the sidewalks and have a relatively low traffic neighborhood.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:48

The advantage to being able to run in inclement weather when it’s convenient for you is that you know you’ll be able to run in inclement weather it isn’t convenient for you. As in your life might actually depend on it. Me personally, I’d fall over and die if I had to run more than a half-mile. Snowshoe 25K in an afternoon, sure. Carry a 50lb backpack 50km in one day? Done. But heaven forbid I have to do some kind of cardio...

Speaking of biking trails in Toronto (reading other comments), ever been to Rouge Urban National Park? I’ve always been curious what it’s like there. The concept of an urban national park is very foreign to me.

CB > Shamoononon drives like a farmer
10/25/2016 at 14:49

Fair enough, that’s a good way to plan it, then. Low traffic would be nice. Hell, running on the side of the highway north of Winnipeg felt safer than running in this neighbourhood.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:50

You chase Godzilla? Sounds like cone marshalling at an ice racing event.

CB > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
10/25/2016 at 14:55

Yup, that’s what I’m training for. Prepare for the worst. Not looking forward to adding a 20 pound weight vest, but I should do that soon.

Never been, and from what I can tell, it’s only “urban” in the sense that it’s in the GTA. It’s about 2k from the closest town, but it’s not like it’s nestled in the heart of the city or something.

DynamicWeight > CB
10/25/2016 at 14:56

I ride my bicycle through the winter but it’s a California winter. Then again, I also rode my bicycle in Buffalo winters. I learned I can ride through deep snow until it reaches the chain. Once it reaches the chain it wipes all the lube off and the bike stops working so good.

I really like riding bikes.

facw > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
10/25/2016 at 15:35

I do bike rides, but it hasn’t get me from becoming a fat slob. I guess I need more biking?

facw > Aaron M - MasoFiST
10/25/2016 at 15:36

Ha in Houston, it just recently got cool enough that it’s not horrible to ride!

facw > StingrayJake
10/25/2016 at 15:39

Hate treadmills though. I try to bike at night, when it’s cooler, but I do not trust Houston drivers not to kill me, and the bayou trails seem dangerously isolated at night (for the most part, there is a nice trail along Buffalo Bayou, but it’s too far for me to get to without driving.)

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > facw
10/25/2016 at 15:47

Yes more biking. In the summer I ride 8-10 hrs a week. In the winter I ski 3-4 times a week and gain 10 lbs.

StingrayJake > facw
10/25/2016 at 16:15

November-February is passable enough that I can run outside without wanting to die. Otherwise I have to wait until 9 p.m. to even think about giving it a go. One other plus of treadmills is I can watch Netflix while I run.

gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee > CB
10/25/2016 at 16:50

Lol. 2k away from a town is still pretty urban out here.

Are you training with something specific in mind or just keeping in shape? 20lb weight vest makes it sound like there’s something else at play is all.

CB > gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
10/25/2016 at 16:55

Something specific in mind. Future employment requires me to be in good shape.

CalzoneGolem > CB
10/27/2016 at 15:24

I’d rather receive a non-lethal stab wound than run.

derf > CB
10/28/2016 at 06:28

Heheh.. figured that’s what it was. Good luck!

CB > derf
10/28/2016 at 09:41

Thanks!