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I rarely see people in Denver running in cold weather, but frequently see people in Boston running in cold weather. The only thing I can think of to explain the difference is that gyms are more expensive and crowded in Boston.
Fascinating observation.
It's an observation that needs to be explored more, too.
I find myself running in inclement weather and never thought of my self as having a psychological disorder.
I think if one has certain health and fitness goals, one must dedicate themselves to the goal come rain or shine. (I wouldn't run in the snow as I live in Miami, so that'll never be a thing for me)..... but I have run in torrential down pouring rain. Simply because I was dedicated to my goal and some rain was not going to hurt me. .... I figured I end up soaked from sweating so much, what difference does it make if I end up soaked from rain?...
My species evolved to function in extremely adverse conditions. We're better at that then any other species. In the old world, before what's called civilization, if you couldn't or wouldn't go out and pursue your daily sustenance in the worst circumstances, you wouldn't have survived to become one of our ancestors. So all us who live outside the tropics, have the heritage of running in snow and ice and if you won't do that, you represent a dead-end in our line of descent. Those who live in the tropics, must be able to run in extreme heat. Have you noticed how nerds who sit on their behinds at computers all day, in air-conditioned rooms, seldom reproduce?
.. So all us who live outside the tropics, have the heritage of running in snow and ice and if you won't do that, you represent a dead-end in our line of descent...
My species evolved to function in extremely adverse conditions. We're better at that then any other species. In the old world, before what's called civilization, if you couldn't or wouldn't go out and pursue your daily sustenance in the worst circumstances, you wouldn't have survived to become one of our ancestors. So all us who live outside the tropics, have the heritage of running in snow and ice and if you won't do that, you represent a dead-end in our line of descent. Those who live in the tropics, must be able to run in extreme heat. Have you noticed how nerds who sit on their behinds at computers all day, in air-conditioned rooms, seldom reproduce?
I don't run anymore, because the impact is a little hard on one knee and my lower back, but I used to run daily - as well as bicycle, hike, and rollerblade. Half the fun (and purpose) of doing these activities is not so much the exercise, but simply being outdoors and enjoying nature in all its glory and beauty. If the sidewalks weren't too icy, snowstorms were my favorite time to run, and even bicycle if it was a cold, dry snow. I get most of my exercise now from hiking, and winter hiking is my favorite time to be out. I feel like a kid with a new sled.
Hell, even if it was raining, I'd still go running. Once you're wet, you're wet, and you're not going to get any wetter. You'll be home in an hour and can shower and change into some dry clothes then, and you'll feel better all day for having gotten the exercise.
I don't understand what people find so threatening about it - it's just rain or snow, for god's sake, not a tornado. If you really love the outdoors, you love it for all of its moods and variations. Even a hurricane that's still a day or two offshore is still nothing more than a strong rain; it's not like the stormwall is suddenly going to teleport itself 200 miles and blow you through the side of a brick wall.
It's fun to brave the elements. You have to psych yourself up. You usually are alone for a short period of blissful time, and I tend to be a bit OCD, thus the run.
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