Yep, apparently you can. \u00a0According to Environment Canada, when I headed out for a run today it was -22C ( -7F ), with a wind chill of -30C ( -22F ). \u00a0That polar vortex thing was at work again. \u00a0Though can I just say that it seems to me “polar vortex” is just a fancy media term for a typical January cold spell? \u00a0It is not like it is unusual for Ottawa to have these temperatures, or colder, at this time of year. \u00a0I think we just banish the memory from our minds while we enjoy the warmer months and then suddenly find ourselves surprised yet again that yes, it gets pretty damn cold in this city!<\/p>\n
Today I fell for all the hype and layered up more than any other day so far this winter. \u00a0Out I went with two hats (one with a face mask), ear muffs, two long sleeve layers, a running coat, a running shell, long johns, winter running pants, winter socks and two pairs of mitts. \u00a0Within the first 5 minutes I knew it was too much. \u00a0In fact, I had to slow down my pace to avoid completely overheating. \u00a0The irony of the fact that I was having the same problem as I do in the summer when the temperatures are 50 degrees higher was not lost on me. \u00a0The only real issue I had with the cold was the fact that I had to make an effort not to blink too slowly in order to keep my eyelashes from sticking together.<\/p>\n
Because of all the warnings, I planned on only running 2k. \u00a0Instead I kept going for 7, stopping only because I was out of time (and hot!). \u00a0The best thing about running on a ridiculously cold day? \u00a0You can’t help but feel awesome at the end of it all. \u00a0And I admit it, I love the look of awe on people’s faces when they realize you have run in sub -20 degree temperatures. \u00a0When I complete my weekday runs I have to return to my workplace which is a school. \u00a0The parents are outside shivering waiting for their kids to come out. \u00a0They often just shake their heads at me. \u00a0I like to imagine that they think I am amazing. \u00a0I admit, however, that it is more likely they are just questioning my sanity, possibly even wondering if this crazy winter runner should be teaching their children. \u00a0But it doesn’t matter because either way winter runs – even polar vortex runs – are awesome and worthy of some bragging rights!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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