Bitterly cold winter weather has struck the Northeast, with high windchill factors. Ski areas have been closing, and residents have been minimizing their time outdoors.
And in other news, residents of midcoast Maine have also been unsettled by new sightings of the Running Ninja. Thought to have left for good after the last confirmed sighting in February 2008, he has again been spotted recently in several locations both populated and rural. What is his agenda? What are his demands? Is this strictly a regional phenomenon, or is he part of a larger, perhaps nationwide movement? Are your children safe? At this point, we can only speculate.
Dude, for you to be a ninja, you have to dress in all black. I’m thinking about doing it for my upcoming track season (still in high school…). Black compression tights, black long sleeve compression shirt, black facemask, black gloves, etc. The only problem is that I don’t have any black shoes, so they would def. stick out. Still would be interesting to see someone dressed like this.
Evidence increasingly indicates that there is not just one Running Ninja, but rather a widespread organization that employs Running Ninjas. The objectives and political affiliations of this organization are as yet unknown. One reporter was able to ask a few brief questions of a Running Ninja. In response to shouted queries concerning his intentions and motivation, he cryptically shouted “HTFU!” (Or so the reporter believes - difficult to say for certain, as the statement was rather muffled.) Current speculation is that this group may be affiliated with the Hotten Tot Front of Uzbekistan.
I have a pair of Bolle’s with intrechangable lens, orange lenses they keep everything bright and protect eyes. King of gay looking though
If there is glare off of snow or bright sun I use smoked lenses or mirrored lens’es. Mucho cooler!
Cool! I’d like to be inducted into the Running Ninja club, too (if possible). I wear black windpants, black mittens, and a black neck gaiter. Will that work?
Weird, but I’m envious. Home is now northern IL, and it’s supposed to be -20 (-40) windchill Friday AM. I like to run on the coldest day of the year, just for the hell of it. Sadly, I’m in San Antonio for another 3 months or so.
I like it when my eyes freeze shut - I feel hard core.
I’ve had to turn into a ninja here in Wisconsin as well. Except we call the look “the invisible pedestrian”
In my part of the Great White North it was around -40F with windchill, no Ninja today, but two separate trips to flood the outdoor rink. The water was freezing so fast that when I was done the rink looked wet, even though the ice was frozen solid. And yes, there were kids playing in the afternoon, they are impervious to cold!!!
In a troubling new development, Running Ninja operations have now been observed during hours of darkness. This represents a departure from previous years, when all Running Ninja activity, though largely unexplained, was conducted during daylight, according to observers familiar with this shadowy individual or organization. Movements were noted in the vicinity of both a Coast Guard Station and a wastewater treatment plant. The Department of Homeland Security advises that:
All Americans should continue to be vigilant, take notice of their surroundings, and report suspicious items or activities to local authorities immediately. Everyone should establish an emergency preparedness kit and emergency plan for themselves and their family, and stay informed about what to do during an emergency.http://www.dhs.gov/xinfoshare/programs/Copy_of_press_release_0046.shtm
BTW, if anybody here finds DHS Terror alerts to be a little too scary, but still wants to be kept informed, there is a gadget for iGoogle that represents the alert level (e.g. yellow, orange, red) as Sesame Street characters (e.g. Bert, Ernie, Elmo).
