Ok well for a Chemistry project, we want to test why a Fire Extinguisher is effective in putting out a fire. To do this, we need to know exactly what chemicals are in the Extinguisher. So does anyone know?
Layers are key because you'd be surprised at how warm you get in 30 - 40 degree weather. So what you are wearing is fine. You don't need all the fancy stuff, sweats layered shirts are good enough. Make sure you keep your ears warm, you wouldn't want to get frost bite. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Make sure that you wear something reflective maybe safety lights. Even though your in NYC, you'd be surprised at how a car can't see you till your on the hood which is what you want to avoid. I've almost creamed more than my share of night runners in the city (chicago) the ones that wear reflective gear have blinking lights are the ones I see the best. There's probably tons of stores where you can get stuff like this cheap around your area. $10 - $20 should set you up, it doesn't have to be pretty, just effective. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus. don't forget a whistle pepper spray. There's plenty of freaks out there that have no problem attacking a runner girl or boy. So run where there are more people your not all alone always be aware of your surroundings. I know that your probably pretty wise to the nuts, but running at night does leave you a bit more vulnerable than normal. Bring your cell if you have one ALWAYS let your folks know your route when you will be back!!!!!!!!! try to get a running buddy, not only does the run go faster it's safer. 4x a week is pretty good. You might want to work on your upper body every other day to give your lower a rest help bulk up for rowing. You'll need strength as well as endurance. + don't forget to eat a few carbs (hand full of something light) before after. It will help your endurance during you won't get weak after. Good luck!!!!!!!!!
sure, the clothing you discribed sounds great for that temperature, although a windbreaker might help when it gets windy in the city. when it gets hotter, dress less polyester blend shirt and shorts with supportive underwear (not boxers) something with a reflector or light might help for crossing streets in the dark. also although i know you aren't training to run, you might want to start going a little faster each day, and get to at least 6 miles for an hour, if you don't push yourself, you aren't going to get much stronger and your rowing won't improve as much. running with a friend/anyone will help push you to run harder. also you could join the track team next winter to keep in shape and gain core strength.
even a detector that plugs into a wall outlet still has a batteries in it sounds like you have to change the batteries
