A couple of thoughts: 1) when I see these folks running in shorts in zero degree weather, I think of the “handicap principle.” If a fellow shows off how fit he (she) is, then to a potential mate it demonstrates the person’s good genes because things go well despite the handicap.
2. Challenge is good! Not just for one showing off but as you point point out making one’s system more robust! A newspaper story about a woman going through Lake Mendota ice certain to perish if an ice fisherman hadn’t heard her calls for help. The stress of her experience probably outweighed any benefit however
There's being cold and then there's being stupid. I've been in some extreme cold in Syracuse New York with -40 wind chills and no thanks. However, the coldest I ever remember was you trying to put rings in the 46 milk truck in Albuquerque. I lasted about ten minutes.
A couple of thoughts: 1) when I see these folks running in shorts in zero degree weather, I think of the “handicap principle.” If a fellow shows off how fit he (she) is, then to a potential mate it demonstrates the person’s good genes because things go well despite the handicap.
2. Challenge is good! Not just for one showing off but as you point point out making one’s system more robust! A newspaper story about a woman going through Lake Mendota ice certain to perish if an ice fisherman hadn’t heard her calls for help. The stress of her experience probably outweighed any benefit however
There's being cold and then there's being stupid. I've been in some extreme cold in Syracuse New York with -40 wind chills and no thanks. However, the coldest I ever remember was you trying to put rings in the 46 milk truck in Albuquerque. I lasted about ten minutes.
So enjoyed the play of learning with experience and keeping open the mind. At least the half-naked jogger moved!