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The Red Face

Running outside in the winter can be challenging because of snow, ice, extreme temperatures, and wind chill.  Fortunately this year I won't be far from a heated building.  At MSU the temperatures in winter were usually around 10 to 20 degrees at the height of winter.  It's quite an epic challenge to run in temperatures such as that and with the gear I'll be purchasing it probably would be more enjoyable now.

The wind speed is much greater at Jinnam because its higher than the city so with that in mind I set out to buy a Gore-Tex shell and pants. Unfortunately there isn't much selection locally and I needed wind proof yesterday.  I settled on a shell from a company that produces a similar shell with a membrane that keeps out the water and wind and allows the moisture to escape.  The temperature was 40 degrees today and the shell felt quite cozy.

When you pay a premium for such a small amount of fabric you must repeat these words over and over again to stem buyer's remorse: it's the technology, stupid.  A good jacket is a real necessity because I bike to work.  Oh wait, I don't bike.  The bike is broken.

Obviously the name of this company is a take off of The North Face.  For those who aren't familiar North Face makes performance gear.  Dean Karnazes is one of the athletes sponsored by NF.  Their jackets and winter ware are popular on MSU's campus.

Is The Red Face konglish?  Well, having a red face in the winter could be the first sign of frostbite. They clearly beat Russia to the use of this name.

The shell is red but my camera can't capture the brilliant colors correctly so it may be a while until I have a respectable photo.

Next on the list: Pants and gloves.