They have to be cotton! 100 percent! Apparently any other natural, and/or synthetic yarns can cause static electricity. That's why no electronics, no books etc. I actually dozed off for 10 minutes today and am pretty sure I could make it longer if only my feet were warm.
So! Does anyone know where I can get 100 percent cotton socks?? And it has to be prove-able. Believe me they are not a common item, if they exist at all?
Tomorrow I'm gonna do an extra special good job at wrapping my feet in a sheet and see how it goes. I'm pretty sure that Cory would have the answer for me (about the socks or other options) but since she never talks to us any more I guess we won't find out.
You know I've probably made this statement before, but doing this training is a very selfish thing. It is very hard for me to give up my workout time for any cause. It's tougher than usual right now because of the 6 hours that I lose every day for this oxygen bullshit. Sometimes I need to force myself to accommodate other peoples activities or I can't live with myself. At the same time however I simply need to acknowledge the selfishness and accept it as it is. I need to do this for me! Whether I deserve it or not is really irrelevant.
My wife is as usual, completely and totally supportive. God only knows why, but I don't want to ever take it for granted. Can you imagine the stress if I had a partner that begrudged me this? I don't think I could do it! Very publicly Roo, thanks my precious!
(weights, computrainer 30kms)
"Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live."---Oscar Wilde
Love
Peter
So! Does anyone know where I can get 100 percent cotton socks?? And it has to be prove-able. Believe me they are not a common item, if they exist at all?
Tomorrow I'm gonna do an extra special good job at wrapping my feet in a sheet and see how it goes. I'm pretty sure that Cory would have the answer for me (about the socks or other options) but since she never talks to us any more I guess we won't find out.
You know I've probably made this statement before, but doing this training is a very selfish thing. It is very hard for me to give up my workout time for any cause. It's tougher than usual right now because of the 6 hours that I lose every day for this oxygen bullshit. Sometimes I need to force myself to accommodate other peoples activities or I can't live with myself. At the same time however I simply need to acknowledge the selfishness and accept it as it is. I need to do this for me! Whether I deserve it or not is really irrelevant.
My wife is as usual, completely and totally supportive. God only knows why, but I don't want to ever take it for granted. Can you imagine the stress if I had a partner that begrudged me this? I don't think I could do it! Very publicly Roo, thanks my precious!
(weights, computrainer 30kms)
"Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live."---Oscar Wilde
Love
Peter
I left you a message on your phone today and you didn't call me back!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for the socks.... try ordering online. A quick google search indicates 100% cottons socks exist... just maybe not in your everyday store.
Or... make 'em yourself. Take a 100% cotton shirt or something and wrap & pin them to your feet when you get there. Will they allow that?
Love,
Michael
Michael is right on the money, if you can't buy them, make your own. They don't have to be pretty or fit inside your shoes, they just have to keep your feet warm. How about denim lined with a cotton t-shirt. Cotton thread should be pretty easy to find; try looking in a quilting shop.
ReplyDeleteWinners almost always has some 100% cotton
ReplyDelete"well, I've been so bored I didn't take the time to read yesterday, only to discover today that I missed the best post of the season. Im really ticked I - can't figure out how to post a comment but with the help of my sis Im just gonna use the back door. I think you've really missed my inspirational tidbits because you've been kind of whiny and someone needs to kick your ass a little. There was a time I could count on old John to do that but he's let me down lately. (and he really does know everything - he told me so himself). And forget about the socks - cotton will never keep your feet warm. I think terrycloth towels can be purchased in 100% cotton (Ill check with Mary and Elly) and if so I will make you some Terrycloth leggings with feet and get them to you this weekend. And if not, well, sucks to be you. You should have a gander at being me. Then you would know real misery. I probably wouldn't even fit in the damn tube, certainly not leaving room for any oxygen. You should try to set up a few sessions just before ironman - I think it might enhance your performance!!!??? Much much love
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