Rain Out

Yesterday, it absolutely poured in the morning. I like to think I am pretty tough when dealing with the elements. I have ridden my bike down to 8 degrees and have run in sub-zero. However, the kryptonite to my "Super" workouts is definitely cold rain.

I don't know what it is, but cold rain is absolutely miserable. Maybe it is some repressed memories from having to stand outside waiting for the school bus growing up. More likely, it is just a combination of being cold and wet and there is some innate knowledge that it can lead to sickness...I don't know.

However, outside of my complaints about the weather yesterday (and the rest of this week), there is a purpose to this post. I missed a workout yesterday. Thats right, I didn't get on the bike...but you know what, that is ok. Stuff like that will happen, whether it is health, climate or whatever causes you to miss a workout. There are a whole lot of training days ahead and living up in the Northeast, weather is always going to be an issue.

Hold on for a second, I do have to say one quick thing in this post - - I don't want to hear any bragging from anyone who lives in a more temperate environment. That means no mocking from you Florida or California peoples...

Ok, back to the post:

Luckily, I have learned a few things about training in this environment. Clothing is something you shouldn't cheap out on. CI Multisport partner, Craft of Sweden, makes the absolute most kick-ass base layers and apparel on the market. I absolutely swear by them and they are essential for getting out in the crappy, nasty weather.

Pretty much, for training out here, you need to:

1) Base layer - to get the sweat off the skin (its like cold rain)

2) Thermal layer - to keep you warm

3) Weather layer - to keep the elements from cutting through #'s 1 and 2

So thats what I got for you today. I am going to finish my coffee and get out for a medium long run (about 8 miles).

Later,

Jared