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  1. ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    cheers,
    --
    David (in Hamilton, ON) www.allfalldown.org

  2. SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    Quoted message said:

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    rec.runner's question dated january 14, 2024:

    "Hi. I'll be on Mars on the weekend. I have a few questions:

    - Are there any good trails that anyone can recommend?
    - Is there any specific breathing technique I should be following?
    - I heard if you weigh 200 lbs on Earth, you weigh only 76 lbs on Mars. So does this mean I won't
    need my cushioning shoes? Can I use flats?

    Thanks. rec.runner. "

  3. <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    Quoted message said:

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    rec.runner's question dated january 14, 2024:

    "Hi. I'll be on Mars on the weekend. I have a few questions:

    - Are there any good trails that anyone can recommend?
    - Is there any specific breathing technique I should be following?
    - I heard if you weigh 200 lbs on Earth, you weigh only 76 lbs on Mars. So does this mean I won't
    need my cushioning shoes? Can I use flats?

    Thanks. rec.runner. "

    The terrain might be a little rough and I don't think there are many sidewalks there, so you may
    want to wear your usual training shoes, just to avoid a twisted ankle and other similar injuries.
    However, on the brighter side, your 12oz training shoes will only weigh 4oz on the red planet. If I
    were you, I would bring my own water with. If you want to do any hill workouts, the area around the
    Valles Marineris would probably be a good start.

    If you do any races on Mars, make sure to take detailed notes for the race report.

    -Aaron TheYAM.net

  4. "SwStudio" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    cheers,

    Interesting since I was planning a run on Uranus this weekend. Lube up...

  5. In article <[email hidden]>,

    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    cheers,

    lordy! David, what is the temp down there right now?

    here in Ottawa, the wind chill has brought it down to about -40 celcius. i wanted to run really
    badly this morn, but opted not to. -30 is my limit.

    Cam

  6. In article <[email hidden]>,

    Aaron said:

    The terrain might be a little rough and I don't think there are many sidewalks there, so you may
    want to wear your usual training shoes, just to avoid a twisted ankle and other similar injuries.
    However, on the brighter side, your 12oz training shoes will only weigh 4oz on the red planet. If
    I were you, I would bring my own water with. If you want to do any hill workouts, the area around
    the Valles Marineris would probably be a good start.

    If you do any races on Mars, make sure to take detailed notes for the race report.

    -Aaron TheYAM.net

    and watch out for bandits in the Mars races series. they're the ones with a greenish tan.

    Cam

  7. Quoted message said:
    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    Quoted message said:

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    rec.runner's question dated january 14, 2024:

    "Hi. I'll be on Mars on the weekend. I have a few questions:

    - Are there any good trails that anyone can recommend?

    There are paved roads/canals running all across the surface.

    Quoted message said:

    - Is there any specific breathing technique I should be following?

    Practice holding your breath as long as you can.

    Quoted message said:

    - I heard if you weigh 200 lbs on Earth, you weigh only 76 lbs on Mars.

    Drop into your nearest scuba store and buy a weight belt. You'll be back to normal.

    Quoted message said:

    So does this mean I won't need my cushioning shoes? Can I use flats?

    It looks like a lot of small pebbles would make the flats pretty uncomfortable. Better stick to the
    cushioned shoes.

    Quoted message said:


    Thanks. rec.runner. "

    Anytime,

    M.T.

  8. In article <[email hidden]>,

    onemarathon said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    cheers,

    lordy! David, what is the temp down there right now?

    here in Ottawa, the wind chill has brought it down to about -40 celcius.

    I think you're a little confused. It was -40 *Fahrenheit*.

    :-)

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

  9. Harold Buck wrote: OK, I'll bite. Some thing tells me that you already know that -40C and -40F are
    the same temperature. Lets not get into Kelvin etc.
    🙂

    Quoted message said:

    I think you're a little confused. It was -40 *Fahrenheit*.

    :-)

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

    --
    Random number generation is too vital a task to be left to chance.

  10. In article <huDNb.2614$ii6.917@okepread05>,

    Wayne Conway said:


    Harold Buck wrote: OK, I'll bite. Some thing tells me that you already know that -40C and -40F are
    the same temperature.

    It was probably the smiley face.

    Quoted message said:

    Lets not get into Kelvin etc.

    I never run in Kelvin Kleins, ever since a girl found me passed out in the fifties in purple ones
    and thought that was my name. Come to think of it, that was my mom!

    :-)

    Quoted message said:

    🙂

    Quoted message said:

    I think you're a little confused. It was -40 *Fahrenheit*.

    :-)

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

  11. onemarathon <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

    Quoted message said:

    lordy! David, what is the temp down there right now?

    here in Ottawa, the wind chill has brought it down to about -40 celcius.

    You canadian pussys. It's -40 DEGREES FERENHEIT here. I did my hour (indoors on my
    eliptical trainer).

    Quoted message said:

    i wanted to run really badly this morn, but opted not to. -30 is my limit.

    I hear you like 'em much younger than 30, more like your best friend
    MJ.

  12. onemarathon said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    cheers,

    lordy! David, what is the temp down there right now?

    here in Ottawa, the wind chill has brought it down to about -40 celcius. i wanted to run really
    badly this morn, but opted not to. -30 is my limit.

    Cam

    Hey Cam, I was "oot and aboot" today for a run at lunch time here in Ottawa and it was indeed
    somewhat "brisk" -- eyelashes froze together from time to time, sunglasses had ice build-up inside,
    shoes got that "frozen high-tech materials" feeling, all the usual stuff, but the sun was shining
    and overall it was quite refreshing.

    Cheers, db (in Ottawa)

  13. Run on Mars........please, all of you.

  14. You will need a pressured suit and oxygen tank to run on Mars. That can
    easily make you weighting 200lb on Mars.
    Trails...There should be some good trails or you can make a few.
    The real problem is the heat build-up and sweating. I doubt that your suit
    is able to keep up for extended period.
    <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    "]news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except they
    didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    Quoted message said:

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    rec.runner's question dated january 14, 2024:

    "Hi. I'll be on Mars on the weekend. I have a few questions:

    - Are there any good trails that anyone can recommend?
    - Is there any specific breathing technique I should be following?
    - I heard if you weigh 200 lbs on Earth, you weigh only 76 lbs on Mars. So does this mean I won't
    need my cushioning shoes? Can I use flats?

    Thanks. rec.runner. "

  15. In article <[email hidden]>, db <[email hidden]>

    Quoted message said:
    onemarathon said:

    here in Ottawa, the wind chill has brought it down to about -40 celcius. i wanted to run really
    badly this morn, but opted not to. -30 is my limit.

    Cam

    Hey Cam, I was "oot and aboot" today for a run at lunch time here in Ottawa and it was indeed
    somewhat "brisk" -- eyelashes froze together from time to time, sunglasses had ice build-up
    inside, shoes got that "frozen high-tech materials" feeling, all the usual stuff, but the sun was
    shining and overall it was quite refreshing.

    Cheers, db (in Ottawa)

    hi Diane,

    you brave soul, venturing out in THAT. the extreme temps, plus my lack of opportunities to run,
    have kept me indoors and unfortunately away from running very much. it's a miracle if i get out
    once a week now. i did go out several times over the Christmas holiday, and then remembered what i
    was missing.

    i've been cycling on my indoor stationary bike, and get out the local indoor pool for laps fairly
    regularly though. i really want to get into some training soon so i'll be in fighting shape for the
    St. Pat's Day Race. fortunately, i just landed a new job with more reasonable hours, so i think i'll
    be able to do my runs in the early evening again.

    on another note, i just picked up the DVD of "Prefontaine" (great inspiring movie of the 70's
    runner) for only 8 bucks at Loblaws the other day. and a friend in Montreal found an even cheaper
    DVD of the Pre movie "Without Limits" for me. with these to inspire me, i'll get back on track (pun
    intended).

    happy running... or whatever 🙂

    Cam

  16. In article
    <[email hidden]>,

    Harold Buck said:

    In article <[email hidden]>, onemarathon

    Quoted message said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    SwStudio said:

    ... to find out that today's high on Mars was almost identical to my own city's.... except
    they didn't get the nonstop snow for 14 hours like we did.

    That made for interesting running (maybe not as intersting as a run on Mars, but... 🙂

    cheers,

    lordy! David, what is the temp down there right now?

    here in Ottawa, the wind chill has brought it down to about -40 celcius.

    I think you're a little confused. It was -40 *Fahrenheit*.

    :-)

    --Harold Buck

    nope, we don't talk in Fahrenheit degrees here in The Great White North.

    minus 40.

    Cam

  17. In article <huDNb.2614$ii6.917@okepread05>,

    Wayne Conway said:

    Harold Buck wrote: OK, I'll bite. Some thing tells me that you already know that -40C and -40F are
    the same temperature. Lets not get into Kelvin etc.
    🙂

    Kelvin... didn't he talk to his toy tiger?

    Cam

  18. In article
    <[email hidden]>,

    Harold Buck said:
    In article huDNb.2614$ii6.917@okepread05 said:


    Harold Buck wrote: OK, I'll bite. Some thing tells me that you already know that -40C and -40F
    are the same temperature.

    It was probably the smiley face.

    Quoted message said:

    Lets not get into Kelvin etc.

    I never run in Kelvin Kleins, ever since a girl found me passed out in the fifties in purple ones
    and thought that was my name. Come to think of it, that was my mom!

    and when she tried to undress you to get you into bed, she had trouble with your McFly.

    Mr. Marty Pants

    :p

  19. Miss Anne Thrope said:

    Run on Mars........please, all of you.

    better than running on an empty stomach.

  20. In article <[email hidden]>,

    rc5 said:

    You will need a pressured suit and oxygen tank to run on Mars. That can easily make you weighting
    200lb on Mars. Trails...There should be some good trails or you can make a few. The real problem
    is the heat build-up and sweating. I doubt that your suit is able to keep up for extended period.

    If it's so cold on Mars, why would heat build-up be a problem?

    --Harold Buck

    "I used to rock and roll all night, and party every day. Then it was every other day. . . ."

    - Homer J. Simpson

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