Welcome to the Polar Bare Run Cathy posing beside the Race Sign Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
The Polar Bare Run (aka The Frosty Nipple Run), Jan 1, 2013 Winnipeg, MB Photo Credits : Kelly Morton Photography |
Well I can tell you what I did. I ran a great little word of mouth event called the Polar Bare Run at the Formal Gardens located in Winnipeg's Assiniboine Park. This was the 9th year for this get together of runners that takes place New Year's Day no matter what Mother Nature's throws at us.
The great thing about this event is that there is no fee, you just show up with a open mind and some form of minimal running gear to blast around the approximately 700 metres of frozen road track and have a bit of fun. The typical attire is bikinis for the ladies and the ever popular speedo for the guys, but you do some interesting variations of this as well, including underwear briefs, boxers, formal gowns and a tutu. Yes, you read that right, a tutu, more on that later, wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
I have run the Polar Bare Run for the last two years, and the weather and wind definitely makes this interesting. Both years have produced base temps below -20 degrees Celsius and dropped it even further with the windchill to the range of -30. It makes for a interesting time for sure. This year was no different with a nice little breeze out of the east, the last sprint when you come around the corner is quite invigorating to say the least.
But I digress, this year there was about 40 runners out to complete the task at hand. Everybody was prepped and ready to go huddled around the start line in a combination of housecoats, winter coats and whatever else they could find to cover themselves before the call to run. At 8:58, the two minute warning was called and jackets, housecoats were quickly removed and everybody lined up for the start call. I hung out in the back trying not to cause to much of a scene as I removed my mukluks and housecoat to reveal my running gear of the day. A Kate Kift original tutu is a combination of blues and white, I thought it blended perfectly with my blonde hair and blue eyes.
Can you spot me in the background, I will give you a hint, I am wearing something blue Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
One of my favorite shots as the runners head down the road through all overhanging trees Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
Coming into the finish line Photo Credits: Stephen Anderson-Lindsay Photography |
Sporting a Kate Kift Original and a Grin From Ear To Ear Photo Credits: Stephen Anderson-Lindsay Photography |
Here's to another great Polar Bare Run, I know I will be back to take it on again next year. If you want to try something different and fun, this might be for you. Come on out and join us.
Here are some more pictures from the event, courtesy of Kelly Morton Photography.
Hope you enjoy.
Captain Swamp Donkey, John Ford Sporting The Canadian Winter Fur Hat Special Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
Cathy still smiling as she finishes this thing off Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
Hey your going the wrong way Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
Beach Wear vs. Formal Wear and A Very Strategically Placed Arm (Made you look, yes he had a speedo on) Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
Awesome spirit from these two young girls Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
Older doesn't mean wiser She was definitely smartly dressed. Photo Credits: Kelly Morton Photography |
A parting shot, Cathy, Aldo and Myself Post Race What A Great Morning For A Run. |
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