What To Do In Freezing Weather

Is it even worth the risk to run outside in that kind of crap?

The risk of what?

Run faster

In the continential US, it is never too cold to run outside. It can, however, be too icy. If there's just snow on the ground, man up and run outdoors like the rest of us.

Risk of what? Put on lots of clothes and get out there. A ski mask with neoprene over the mouth works wonders for keeping your face covered and letting you breathe.

You'll want wind proof pants and jacket in this weather.

No, you won't be able to do a workout, but unless you're peaking for an indoor race ... doesn't matter.

Dude, this is the time of your life. Go shirtless and show everyone what manhood really is.

use common sense...bundle up, cover up, and loop around close to home...you'll be fine.

Wisconsin wrote:

loop around close to home...you'll be fine.

This is the most important thing. If it does start to get bad, you'll know you'll be home in a few minutes. It does wonders for the confidence and I find myself running longer than I planned.

The heck with that "man up" business. I was scheduled for 10 today - my long day of the week - but one step outside and it was very clear that wasn't going to happen. Bright blue skies, but temps in the mid-teens and winds at 20-30, with the forecast for temp to drop and the winds to pick up. Instead, I went to the Y and got on the treadmill and did a shorter-but-tougher workout, 2 wu, 4 tempo, 2 cd. Temps Sunday will be around 10, then dropping to 5 (for HIGHS!) both Monday and Tuesday before getting back up to 10-15 Wednesday. And we have a "wind chill advisory" in effect until Tuesday. Unlike the rest of you folks, I'm not at the elite level - I'm going to wait this cold snap out on the treadmill.

If it was in the mid teens and you went back in the house, you are a pussy.

Elite or Penguin, that is so weak.

I would just like to say that I live in Madison and today was also my long run of 10. The temperature when I ran was -5 F WITHOUT the windchill. So, 20-25 below with it. I don't want to hear anyone complaining unless they ran in more extreme conditions lately.

Lugwood wrote:

I would just like to say that I live in Madison and today was also my long run of 10. The temperature when I ran was -5 F WITHOUT the windchill. So, 20-25 below with it. I don't want to hear anyone complaining unless they ran in more extreme conditions lately.

Exactly. It was 15f with 25 mph winds here in MI today, so I just added a t-shirt to my usual stuff and went out for an hour, no big deal (my total windchill was only -5, so nothing compared to yours over in Madison). It's not like it's cold until you get down below zero with some wind. I expect to do a 2 hour tomorrow at about 5f and 20+ mph winds. I'll wear my usual wool tights, wind briefs, thin socks, long sleeve shirt + t-shirt and windbreaker. Liner gloves, headband and probably a neck gaiter will top it off.

I agree that it's never too cold in the continental U.S. to run outside. You can always put on enough clothes/layers to stay warm. A good line up that will keep you warm in windy, sub-zero temperatures would be a base of under armour cold gear tights and shirt, then a couple long sleeve t's or fleece mid layer, and a good windproof shell jacket and pants. Use that with the obvious good gloves, socks, and face/head protection and you'll be fine. Also may want to add another layer of compression shorts or something...the legs themselves stay warm from the activity, but the groin area needs extra protection.

It's fun to be the only person outside for miles.

remember one thing! Always start your're run against the wind!....especially if it is a there and back course!

move to SLO. 71 today. same tomorrow...

...probably a neck gaiter will top it off.

"Neck gaiter" - is that what we used to call a "scarf", but at quadruple the price? Or is it actually a different garment?

pendejo wrote:

The risk of what?

How about risk of frost bite on your dong?

frost nip.....one step away from frost bite. not fun.

uh oh wrote: How about risk of frost bite on your dong?

If you're worried about a winter run, you probably don't have much space for the frost to bite.

And wind briefs - or for the homeless and unemployed, duct tape or a sock - work just fine.