Yesterday was the "warm" day of the week. I believe the daytime (and early evening) temperature hovered around 20 degrees and then dipped to the single digits by nightfall. There also was a fairly strong wind, so I am sure wind chill (that elusive gauge) dropped the temps down further. Still, it was a lovely day/night. It was a night of birthday celebration for PhT, so some of us decided to ride our bikes to/from various locations and go ice skating at Bryant Square Park. It was indeed chilly, but I felt fine with the right clothing and as long as we kept our bodies moving. Of course, no amount of clothing can prevent me from feeling sore after falling down so much while skating. I am not a horrible skater but I am by no means graceful. The falling largely occurred because we were playing a game of tag and I had to make some evasive maneuvers and quick stops. Oh well. It was certainly a workout!
In a recent NYTimes article, researchers discuss myths associated with exercising in the cold and emphasize that it is very do-able. It's a worthy read for those of us stuck in the midst of the Winter cold.
Posted by richlee at January 17, 2008 12:24 PM