AIBU to have thrown my morning run away cos I’m sick of being cold

I'm still procrastinating about going. It's chucking it down, all my favourite routes are going to be flooded and I don't want to go outside. I am not a fair weather runner by any means, but I'm not currently training for anything (I'm pregnant) and seriously lacking motivation to force myself out there to get cold and wet. Considering the treadmill. Need to make a decision though as we have lunch guests arriving in 3 hours (lunch is pretty much made - I have done something productive whilst procrastinating at least!).

I'm also a runner and I feel your pain. I am cold-blooded and can run in long sleeves and leggings perfectly comfortably for 8-9 months in the year and prefer it a bit cooler to too hot. I do warm up properly which helps on cold mornings. But what I hate more than the cold is the endless mud and sloppy wet feet. It is mostly worth slogging through though!

Yanbu. I haven't been running this weekend either. I'm sick of needing layers just to open the door.
I'm off to Scotland tomorrow on a business trip and I'm staring at clothes I've been wearing for months. I'm so bored with them. It's just grim.

I went to the same event last year and strolled around in linen trousers, a little linen jacket and sandals.

This year it's jeans, sweaters and a waterproof ☹️

I NEVER complain it's too hot 😀

Yes, I'm with you too OP.

And appreciate you are neither looking for advice on running routes or what you should be wearing. Sounds like you can do all of that, you just want spring to... Spring.

The wind gets to me - I can do cold, I can do rain, but the wind makes running so much harder. And my bones ache in the cold, it's age but I ache less in the warmer weather.

I've been doing more yoga & strength than running just lately to try to stay in routine & maybe help with the achiness.

I'm a runner. Just write today off. Let it be.

I remember a quote from a tubby pie-scoffing 50 something meteorologist I follow on Facebook (he's a brilliant forecaster). He's also an ultra runner with an impressive list of achievements under his belt.

"Good run or shit run, every one of them makes you stronger."

Your half a K was still better than 0. Today was a shit run.

Fwiw I kwym. I'm so depleted by the grey and the cold. I curse at the forecast. I sigh at the window. I know how much better it would be if the sun was out.
This isn't about your failure to run, it's about your aggravation at the weather.
I'm sick of it too.

Completely agree. I'm sick of it. I'm cold to my core.

has anyone on this thread said the OP is wrong?

nope

just made suggestions

The April weather you are describing in totally normal April weather and it is also totally normal for us to have the heating on intermittently in April. We have also had snow mid May before now. You are moaning because it's April weather in April!

We had a lovely long run planned for today and didn't even attempt it. So over this weather.

Totally with you. Sick of it.

I cut my dog walk last night because it was so cold. We’re in for rain all day here as well. Great. Cold and wet!

I like running at 6 am in the dark in winter at -4 mc so I don’t relate. But im
a bit bonkers when it comes to tunning. Dark and cold for me!

best advice is ensure proper clothing ( which is stating the obv)

For me it’s the mud which has been relentless

Yes, it's this. I dont mind the cold as you get warm quickly, but I have slipped over twice now as it ends up being like treacle. I dont like running near roads, have had harassing comments in the past and I want to enjoy nature and the fields behind our house 😒

I never understand why people have to respond to ‘I hate the cold’ posts with ‘well you’re wrong. I love freezing rain and all you need to do is wear proper clothing, cultivate a stiff upper lip, and agree that anything over 10 degrees is unbearable’.

I totally understand you OP, and I have lived in Aus too and miss the weather.

Sometimes runs go badly, sometimes they go better than expected. I often find a workout video on YouTube if I can’t get out.

what’s your distance usually?

Is there anywhere you can run without getting in your car?

It may be less noticeable if you just go out side than in a warm car and then getting out in the cold!

Will also save you time and petrol if you decide not to bother!

The weather isn't great but I tend not to be cold when I'm running

Kent

Surrounded by running routes

use time this morning googling running routes local to you… there’ll be lots

It's often cold in April. There's a reason why gardeners don't normally put out tender plants until May - because of risk of frost!

Yes it's chilly running for the first 5 mins but you soon warm up so just get back out there - you'll feel great afterwards

It's also going to be sunny and warm from tomorrow apparently

I feel like this but about the rain, it feels like we’ve had nonstop rain for months! I do have clothes for running in the rain but still end up soaked by the end of it. It’s not that cold but I hate having shoes full of water.

WRT driving to go running, surely that depends on where you live?

For me it’s the mud which has been relentless. Trail running has been virtually a no go for about 5 months here. Park run has been cancelled multiple times due to flooding and mud.
I always overheat when running (blame the menopause) so can’t get cold enough for me though so happy with cold just not wet.

I'm a runner and I actually like it when it's colder, so I can't agree with you on that one. The rain gets me down, but temps under 10 degrees are perfect for a run. And it's the 28th April, not May!