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When is it to cold to go for a run?

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Thirtyrock39 · 26/02/2018 14:35

I've decided it is today- more because I would have to walk the last bit (pick kids up from school towards the end of run) and can't carry extra layers to put on ....is there an official rule with it? I know the last snowy week I couldn't go cos of icy paths but wondering if there is a temperature it's advised to not run outside at?

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werekitty · 26/02/2018 19:17

I have ice trax, so I have no excuse even if there is ice and I don't do Bambi impressions. If it's crisp and cold I love running, just hate running in the rain.

CatsGoPurrrr · 26/02/2018 18:29

I agree with pp. I ran this morning. If it's snowy/icy on the pavement l, I run on grass. If it's been snowing, it's fun Smile

ShowOfHands · 26/02/2018 17:27

I went out today and it was -3. I had my buff over my mouth for a while too!

I only don't run if there's ice.

emummy · 26/02/2018 17:24

My record is -6! I had to put my buff over my mouth for the first bit to warm the air, then it was fine. It's the ice that's a problem, but I have bought some yak trax as was fed up of struggling. Might need to test them out this week. The snow is ok though, just wear my trail shoes for that.

lljkk · 26/02/2018 17:18

I can run confidently when plenty of ice around or even pure mud... discovered this with my run club recently. Others picking their way gingerly & I went at full pelt. I've have magnificent ankles & don't fear falling.

I imagine I could get down to about 0deg. F when the air is just too cold to breathe ime Had a great run today over icy snowy fields.

SandLand · 26/02/2018 15:13

I don't think it's the temp that is a problem with your plan, but the walking home at child speed afterwards that could mean you get very cold. But then it's been a long time since I tried to run in anything below about 15C - I'm not in the UK. I give up around 35C.

Jolonglegs · 26/02/2018 15:06

I always think that 'its too cold' is a good excuse not to go for a run. I've used it myself in the past when I was starting to run to loose weight, but now that I run because I like it, its only ice and deep snow that stops me.

Original poster
Thirtyrock39 · 26/02/2018 15:00

Damn it I was hoping you'd all assure me I was being very sensible avoiding my run and not just lazy and scared of the snow!!!

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HelenaJustina · 26/02/2018 14:54

I ran this morning, about -2/3 with the wind chill... no such thing as too cold, but really icy underfoot would slow me down a bit.

pinkhorse · 26/02/2018 14:51

As long as there's no ice there's no excuse not to run

gussyfinknottle · 26/02/2018 14:48

It's Ice rather than cold that stops me. Same with dark nights. I'd rather not turn my ankle on Ice. And it's not safe where I live to run alone after dark.

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