Thursday, December 18, 2008

WINTER ICE

This is a quick random post somewhat in the Steve Stenzel mode..and in the random spirit of this time of year. Here goes:



So I have never had any issue with any sort of weird foot movements in my gait. But can you say:
MEDIAL WHIP? Whoa, this started with some winter running shoes i have and a snowy day. I thought it was just the extra lift and foot movement of running in slush and snow. But after a TM run i did it again. Ouch!






What better use of a pile of white stuff? Having had my fair share of running and adding some weight/strength into my routine it was time...


These water shoes are key, otherwise my feet just cant hack it. As is they dont get submerged.



HOLLY CATS. This was the coldest Ice Bath i have ever taken. It had me cryin' mother and doing dips just to get myself out the the pond bc i couldnt take it. Good for my Triceps i guess.
At least there was no yellow snow. Dirt, yes. I bet SPA's charge alot for an exfoliating dirt ice bath.
Easiest ICE BATH set up ever...another way to make the best of winter!

5 comments:

Maggs said...

I kick my ankle when i run too. And that ice bath looks cold!

Jennifer Cunnane said...

Sorry so long, many thoughts! I always kick my ankle when I run... I thought I was the only one! Great to find you in the blog world! Many questions - first, my husband is the biggest tennis, Federer addict as well, to the point my children call themselves Roger in passing to him just to get his atention! D1 tennis - wow! Very competitive and then you started tris? When did you graduate Dartmouth? 3 parents in my children's 1st grade class all graduated, I am guessing around same time.... Oh, one more, I need to meet all you tri folks in MN, my hubby works for Piper Jaffrey, HQ in Minneapolis...

Steve Stenzel said...

LOVE a good ice bath! But I don't to dips - once I'm in, I'M IN! I don't wanna move at all! You found a great use for all that crappy white stuff!!

And thanks for the nasty ankle photo!

;)

Pharmie said...

I can't even fathm an ice bath in the middle of winter. About the spinning.. I went to Melissa's class on Grand - the first class is free, so that's a plus. The studio is still pretty empty since they don't have lots of bikes, but I'm planning on going back soon! Alas, I am not in love with my trainer, and I can't go to the Y's spinning classes any more. They just don't do it for me :(

mrjwhit~ said...

Now that's a good use for all that white stuff that falls from the sky. Hope your ankle gets better.