I just rode home on my motorcycle, and last night I was bicycling/running. Don't let the weather stop you unless it's a thunderstorm outside. The biggest reason Houstonians decrease their outdoor activities is lack of quality winter gear. People also gain a lot of weight over the holiday season because they stay indoors and consume too many calories. I wear Arc'teryx base layers, fleece for insulation, and a GORE-Tex outer shell for wind and water protection. I'll also wear a balaclava, gloves, warm wool socks, and comfortable winter running shoes. This all keeps me toasty and dry (sweat is the biggest killer). I'll run unless it's -10 degrees Fahrenheit in which case I stay indoors and swim in a heated pool or exercise on the cardio machines.
I believe in taking care of myself and a balanced diet and rigorous exercise routine. In the morning if my face is a little puffy I'll put on an ice pack while doing stomach crunches. I can do 1000 now. After I remove the ice pack I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. In the shower I use a water activated gel cleanser, then a honey almond body scrub, and on the face an exfoliating gel scrub. Then I apply an herb-mint facial mask which I leave on for 10 minutes while I prepare the rest of my routine. I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion.
Had to pick everything in the garden before the first freeze a couple of days ago...anyone have any good recipes for a 5 gallon bucket of green tomatoes? Pickled peppers and okra this morning, making zucchini and eggplant ratatouille tonight, but I got nuthin for green tomatoes (other than frying a few)
This is great advice! :grin: We should see some gradual warming tomorrow into Sunday with rain chances on the rise especially Saturday night. Another front will come through Sunday afternoon/evening and reinforce the cold air we are currently experiencing. The next chance for freezing temps should be Monday night into Tuesday morning.
You didn't read the part where I said it was for running. For riding, expedition base layers plus fleece under my normal gear does the job until 15 degrees at 100 mph. Colder than that, I wear electrically heated gear.
This. I'm in Boston right now and just went on a great 5-mile run along the Charles River last night. As long as you're properly dressed, running in anything above 25-30 degrees is fine.
You didn't say it was for running but I'm just glad you aren't wearing shoes on a bike. What is your normal gear? Also where do you live to get 15 degrees and feel you need to go 100? When it drops below freezing I stay below 70 lol.
wore a tweed blazer and my assassin gloves and it felt quite glorious. I even feel like putting up my christmas decorations but that would be pushing it a little.
