I need today and tomorrow will be nice

What kind of injury? I worry about hurting myself running but people say it's a myth and that running makes your bones and joints stronger.

> it was like talking to a brick wall.

Same. That's the exact experience we're having, and what prompted this post. I didn't realize you also need a qualifying event during the enrollment period, though, that seems ass-backwards. What's the point of an open enrollment period if its not actually open?

>the customer service was actually pretty good once we were "qualified".

That's a relief to hear, at least. Hopefully they'll be similarly "accommodating" with our qualifying event of just... moving in to the state.

Thanks for sharing your experience, it really helps assuage the anxieties.

I've always found 40ish to be the sweet spot. Overcast days when it's 50-60F are nice, too. But once we're above 80 it's rough, and the 90+ days I'd do when I was younger are too taxing now.

The cold (and snow) are fine until it gets below 20. No amount of layers or insulation is helping breathe that bitter air.

Did you know that there is no temperature that justifies running shirtless? You'll look like a douche 100% of the time

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Lmao you know it still costs money to make even if it's donated right ?? First article on Google says 10 mil statue so you're wrong You know it doesn't make you less than human to be wrong right ? Like it's okay to admit it bro 🤣

I trained through many winters in bitter temps chasing big PRs at Super Sunday, New Bedford, and Boston clad head to toe in the warmest gear Tracksmith had to offer, but after my last injury, my hardcore switch flipped off and I no longer feel any need to go out in the cold or the dark. I miss it sometimes but the feeling of not being obligated to go run outside no matter the weather is, frankly, incredible.

I’m with you. Nothing beats winter running as long as you invest in cold gear. I trained for Chicago this summer and it was murder—even at 5:30am.

Winter running is so peaceful. Your body heats up quickly while running and you’re not sweating your ass off the entire time.

It was the smell. It smelled like early spring

Yeah I can’t run in winter or when’s it 55 or less out

Yeah I can’t run in 55 degree or more heat either

Interesting thing that this made me think of - I feel like topless refers to a girl with her shirt off and shirtless is usually for guys.

We also prefer the cold days, because you’re not out there shirtless.

What snow?

Recent experience: the health care system in general, and Mass Health in particular, actively discourage advanced planning and won't meaningfully interact with you until you've had a qualifying event. We tried to arrange coverage in November/December to begin the 1st of January, and it was like talking to a brick wall.

Magically, January 3rd, the 1st business day after our previous coverage had expired and we were "qualified", all of the sudden folks were willing to talk to us. Somewhat miraculously, the customer service was actually pretty good once we were "qualified".

Brookline Rat Bastards

An EPO is very similar to an HMO. Same sorts of network restrictions, but you typically don't need a referral, and a PCP is often not required.

For real.

You’re 85f? And run shirtless???

Have you tried getting proper clothes? It def sucks once it's below 10 degrees or so but between 30-40 is amazing and most common winter temp

That's funny. I stop running in the winter because it's too cold. I can't stand it!

Above 50°, I get noticeably slower.

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I was worried that OP might put their eye out or something.