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BlueChampagne · 03/04/2014 10:57

We have sahara smog here in Cambs, but though I'm asthmatic, it doesn't seem to be affecting me on short runs (1-2 miles). I am wondering if I should do a long one (10-11 miles) tomorrow if I feel OK, or if it would be advisable to reduce it anyway?

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EauRouge · 03/04/2014 11:09

Ooh, I'm in Cambs too. I haven't been running since Tuesday morning. I think the pollution level is meant to be lower today than it was yesterday and there's a possibility of rain tonight which will help. The Met Office has an air quality index of 10 today (1 being great and 10 being shit) and 4 for tomorrow so you'll probably be fine, you can check here. Can you take a route that doesn't take you too far from home in case you get wheezy and have to turn back?

Which parkrun do you go to? I'm getting nosy now

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BlueChampagne · 03/04/2014 11:19

Hi EauRouge I've just looked at the BBC website too - hopefully I'll be OK tomorrow. Will just see how I feel and remember to take my inhaler!

Sorry, I don't do Park Runs - just me, the local footpaths, and MapMyRun app. I'm down to do the Flaming June half though.