tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post7187582309592268080..comments2024-03-28T10:50:39.476-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: Running in the winterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-6999309240403564872013-11-11T19:14:42.809-05:002013-11-11T19:14:42.809-05:00I used to work for Sam's and never had an issu...I used to work for Sam's and never had an issue with salary or treatment. I don't belong to any clubs because I know myself and I just couldn't be a responsible enough shopper and ONLY buy what I need! I would come home with crap on practically a daily basis!Frickin' Fabulous at 40https://www.blogger.com/profile/14853674225662132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-50456873197512426292013-11-11T02:16:05.229-05:002013-11-11T02:16:05.229-05:00I have a pair of Underarmour cold gear tights but ...I have a pair of Underarmour cold gear tights but mine must be different than yours because I can't wear these until the temp is in the teens or I will be too warm. I don't have to put another pair on over them until it's low single digits or below 0 windchill. <br />I also think about that super hot shower that I will be taking after my run! I have a towel warmer and I put the Lorendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665587604100291037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24865972723536775992013-11-08T19:26:45.195-05:002013-11-08T19:26:45.195-05:00I've run at -20 F when I lived in Alaska. Pre...I've run at -20 F when I lived in Alaska. Pretty cold, I probably wore less layers then than I do now because I was used to it. I use Ice Joggers that you slip on over your shoes. They have the spikes built in so you can switch them between shoes.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669046315971951442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42783204204275152402013-11-08T17:58:15.204-05:002013-11-08T17:58:15.204-05:00You don't LOVE costco? We belong to Sam's...You don't LOVE costco? We belong to Sam's Club because there is one near us, but they don't carry high quality food in my opinion. I wish we had a costco near us. They just sell better things. Sams club is the walmart of the big clubs in my opinion, costco is like target. I really like BJs too. It makes me super sad that costco and bjs are not near us and I am forced to shop at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-81098163089379590002013-11-08T14:34:47.551-05:002013-11-08T14:34:47.551-05:00I never see my beloved Under Armour at thrift stor...I never see my beloved Under Armour at thrift stores or garage sales, unfortunately, or I would buy it there! But I get my "good" stuff at Dunham's, and the stuff that I am not picky about (sports bras, tech tanks, jackets, etc) at Wal-Mart or Target, usually.Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33998915939405249872013-11-08T14:32:15.016-05:002013-11-08T14:32:15.016-05:00Ugh, it wasn't a good one. I actually didn'...Ugh, it wasn't a good one. I actually didn't weigh myself on Wednesday, because I was dreading it after all the Halloween candy I ate! But yesterday, I was 141. Not great, but I was honestly expecting worse!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-58167090273016395392013-11-08T13:39:04.640-05:002013-11-08T13:39:04.640-05:00I'm a little anxious about cold-weather runnin...I'm a little anxious about cold-weather running this year - for the most part I've only run on the treadmill if it's below freezing. (I know, I'm a wuss, I accept that). Where do you get most of your cold-weather gear? Running stores? On-line? Garage sales? Just curious!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420388082444716211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-86710059235575107752013-11-08T10:47:16.723-05:002013-11-08T10:47:16.723-05:00Just wondering about your weigh in this week? I o...Just wondering about your weigh in this week? I often look forward to seeing how you did. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37088489616804399992013-11-08T09:44:01.602-05:002013-11-08T09:44:01.602-05:00I never comment, but I wanted to mention Costco...I never comment, but I wanted to mention Costco's treatment of employees like a couple other people have! Costco is slightly more expensive than Sam's Club (although the fact that its smaller around you is surprising!) because they are much more socially responsible than Walmart (who owns Sam's Club). Costco pays workers an actual living wage, and offers benefits to almost all their Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453263259833028257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-90120370150052248022013-11-08T09:07:04.185-05:002013-11-08T09:07:04.185-05:00You have the best of both worlds, your membership ...You have the best of both worlds, your membership at Sam's and your mom's membership at Costco! :-)<br /><br />I started running in January....my first training runs being done in temps in the teens. I LOVE cold weather running!MaryFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507347923712459651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-85829385993043715492013-11-08T08:25:36.814-05:002013-11-08T08:25:36.814-05:00I live in Macomb, MI and the Costco is WAY nicer t...I live in Macomb, MI and the Costco is WAY nicer than Sam's Club. There is a better selection of healthy products and they are a higher quality. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-42969581331170919782013-11-08T08:03:22.761-05:002013-11-08T08:03:22.761-05:00This will be my first winter running so these are ...This will be my first winter running so these are good to be reading right about now. I'd never heard of those spikes before so I'll have to check those out! <br /><br />I don't have a Costco near me (don't think they have any in RI), nor is there a Sam's Club - so I'm left with my BJ's membership! LOL I love BJ's though. So easy to spend a small fortune though, Courtney @ Don't Blink. Just Run.http://dontblinkjustrun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-71847048647050377582013-11-08T07:47:15.656-05:002013-11-08T07:47:15.656-05:00As a new runner approaching winter in New England,...As a new runner approaching winter in New England, I appreciated this post!Christine https://www.blogger.com/profile/09892346661528968954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-4257198082833299822013-11-08T07:34:25.910-05:002013-11-08T07:34:25.910-05:00I suggest trying a buff. I'm with you on the B...I suggest trying a buff. I'm with you on the Balaclava. It's hard to breathe with those. The buff is loose enough that you can run with it on your face and stays up above your nose. I did a review on my blog if interested. Now I won't run without one when it's really cold out. Detroit Runner(Jeff)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11685917189914214877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-34401710156006003602013-11-08T06:42:13.732-05:002013-11-08T06:42:13.732-05:00That is interesting about Costco ... I haven't...That is interesting about Costco ... I haven't been in there but everyone seems to rave about it. I don't like the idea of more costly :( Also, I might need to try that idea with Aquaphor this winter. I'm starting Full training soon and I'm curious about that idea! (I'm behind in catching up on blogs, but wanted to tell you - many congrats on Chicago!)Christinahttp://www.movablemom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-66976421302915531692013-11-08T06:17:36.080-05:002013-11-08T06:17:36.080-05:00Personally, I don't find any issues with breat...Personally, I don't find any issues with breathing in winter; but I know it's a common complaint! Jerry dealt with it, and said it got better after he ran a few times outside. Here is an article I just looked up on it: http://www.fitsugar.com/Winter-Running-Burning-Lungs-6274963<br />Maybe that will help!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-88172737744448905022013-11-08T06:16:24.773-05:002013-11-08T06:16:24.773-05:00I don't remember if this happened to me or not...I don't remember if this happened to me or not, but I know that Jerry used to complain about it. He hated running outside in the cold because his lungs hurt, but after several runs, he said it got better and it doesn't happen anymore. I'm not sure what the reasoning is behind it! Here is a short article I found on it: http://www.fitsugar.com/Winter-Running-Burning-Lungs-6274963Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-32598693339835387262013-11-08T06:10:56.937-05:002013-11-08T06:10:56.937-05:00Oh, it's not that I disliked it! I've just...Oh, it's not that I disliked it! I've just heard such great things about Costco, and I guess my expectations were too high :) The people that worked there were very pleasant, and I didn't have any reason NOT to like it. Just in my comparison of Costco vs. Sam's, I personally prefer Sam's. Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39844516267550013782013-11-08T01:10:58.544-05:002013-11-08T01:10:58.544-05:00I feel like my lungs are burning when I run in the...I feel like my lungs are burning when I run in the cold. Is there something I can do to avoid the burning feeling? Will it go away as my body adapts to running in the cold or is it something I'll just get used to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-72083472768185816772013-11-07T23:39:48.456-05:002013-11-07T23:39:48.456-05:00I agree. My brother is autistic and mildly retarde...I agree. My brother is autistic and mildly retarded, and he has worked at Costco for over 15 years. They take good care of him and he happy with his job. They take very good care of their employees. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-9750795348637042462013-11-07T23:21:45.227-05:002013-11-07T23:21:45.227-05:00I can't believe you didn't like Costco. Th...I can't believe you didn't like Costco. They are known for high quality items so that is why the price point is higher. They are also very generous to their employees and communities/charities. I think that it is so important to support businesses like that. Walmart owns Sam's Club...enough said. I just don't want your readers to get a bad impression of a really great company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-7590959783084004982013-11-07T22:51:28.795-05:002013-11-07T22:51:28.795-05:00Do you have any issues with breathing in the winte...Do you have any issues with breathing in the winter? This will be my first winter running and the few runs I've done outside (I love the treadmill), I have a lot more trouble breathing than I did in the spring/summer. Does it just take getting used to?Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02436181882889054247noreply@blogger.com