Running in -20 to -30 windchill

Hit the pool.

But if you insist, I used to use a ton of petroleum jelly on my lips and nose to prevent bad stuff from happening. I've since moved far south and don't regret it...

This is fine weather for a treadmill run. To do otherwise would just display your blatant stupidity.

I split my time between NJ and RI. Ran yesterday morning in NJ with a balaclava and hat. Wasn't enough with the wind. Tomorrow, I will be running in RI. I also have a full face mask that will be used. It comes in handy on cold stretches like this. At these temps (wind chill #'s), I would highly recommend a full face covering. FWIT, many times in the past I ran along the Charles in nasty weather but I wouldn't want to do so tomorrow or Sunday.

Bro, you are going to need 6 layers for your package if you don't want it freezing off.

Should you run in "life threatening" conditions?

The stupidity of the long distance runner.

Yeah. I lived in the upper midwest for a while, and that changed my definition of cold.

1, It's windchill, not air temperature. Find routes that are more protected from the wind. Don't run along the Charles. Pick a park with trees or other wind blocks.

2. Wear a balaclava to minimize exposed skin. Again, air temperature won't be very low, so you only need to protect against frostbite. You won't need to cover your mouth

3. Wear sunglasses to keep the wind out of your eyes

4. Wear a windblocking outer layer. If you're a guy, windbriefs are a must.

coach deez nuts wrote:

Bro, you are going to need 6 layers for your package if you don't want it freezing off.

That's a fact Jack !!!

An indoor facility.

If you have access to a treadmill, it's not a bad idea...but I'll likely be outside as well.

- two pairs of tights

- co*k sock (if it needs to be explained, then you shouldn't venture outside)

- good socks

- under armour-ish base base layer

- long sleeve

- half zip

- jacket w/hood

- balaclava/face protection of some sort

- sun glasses

- gloves + mittens

Put the scarf/balaclava on, then the hood up, then the winter hat on top to hold it all together. I ran outside every day last winter and again this winter - all with no issues. If you have hand/toe warmers, go for it. I would also recommend doing a close-to-home loop so you can bail out if necessary. These are dangerous conditions that should be fine with appropriate layering, but don't be reckless.

I run in split shorts all year long regardless of weather because I'm not pv55y.

boston jim wrote:

Anyone planning on running outside in the Boston area this weekend? I plan to, but I'd like to get some face protection (balaclava? face/mouth mask?)

What do other folks use in these conditions?

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A Wind Chill Warning is in effect from 4 p.m. Saturday until noon on Sunday. Life threatening wind chills and near record cold air temperatures are expected during this time.

Wind chill readings this weekend will reach between 20 and 30 below zero, with the potential for a few locations to briefly approach 35 below, according to the National Weather Service.

I am usually one to do stupid things just to get a run in outside, but this weekend will be a no-brainer treadmill weekend for me. Ran outside in -15 two years ago and it was the worst.

Well you must have a "pv55y" because no d0ng could survive -20+ degree wind chills in split shorts.

I ran early morning and it was 3 degrees with -8 windchill (per Weather Channel) and it was fine. But I assume there is a big difference between -8 and -25.

I will probably end up doing the bulk of my miles on a treadmill, but I absolutely dread them and want to get outside for as long as I can handle. Like most of you, I have loops around my house ranging from 3 to 13 miles, so the direction I take will depend how I'm feeling around 1-1.5 miles. I'll hope for 5-6 and if it's really brutal and I take a shortcut and just do 3.

Thanks for the advice.

You'll be fine running outside, just use common sense. Stay out of the wind as much as possible (e.g. run in the woods), wear something around your face, and wear a solid pair of mittens and you'll be fine. Personally I wouldn't worry about your chest and legs. When I run in subzero temps I don't really layer up anymore than I do when it's 20 or 30, since my legs and torso get so hot when I run anyway.

I am still thinking about it. I would avoid the coldest weather. Long run on Saturday mid morning (9-10am) the wind chill is above 0. Sunday try to get a run in possibly. Afternoon run should be better.

Tights. Pants over tights. Layers up top. a facemask (a bandana works) Hat and gloves. I would keep the run under an hour. Vaseline is a good idea too.

well..... wrote:

Yeah. I lived in the upper midwest for a while, and that changed my definition of cold.

1, It's windchill, not air temperature. Find routes that are more protected from the wind. Don't run along the Charles. Pick a park with trees or other wind blocks.

2. Wear a balaclava to minimize exposed skin. Again, air temperature won't be very low, so you only need to protect against frostbite. You won't need to cover your mouth

3. Wear sunglasses to keep the wind out of your eyes

4. Wear a windblocking outer layer. If you're a guy, windbriefs are a must.

Good points. I second the sunglasses and windblock layer. VERY IMPORTANT especially a good pair of windbriefs.

If you do have any exposed skin on your face, cheeks perhaps, apply some vaseline. I've run in temps close to that and it's just a matter of dressing appropriately.

Is baklava a new flavor gel? I find gels tend to freeze in these temps. You might try slipping it into your glove a few minutes before you need it.

Buy some Craft wind briefs and long sleeve thermal undershirts. Wear these as your base layer. You'd be surprised how little you need over each. Cross country skiers figured this stuff out years ago.

UA makes a fitted cold gear hoodie that's perfect for cold days. In low single digits I'll go with hoodie, thicker cotton sweat, UA hat, tights, bottom sweats and thick gloves.

It's really not that bad.