Tomorrow it will be zero degrees. It typically doesn't get that cold here. At some point does it become dangerous to go running? I have done 10 degrees and lived to tell about it but I got think 0 degrees you start to deal with things such as instant frostbite and other nasty things.
Personally I find the wind to be the biggest factor when it is cold. If there's no wind then your clothing insulates the heat you generate pretty well. If it's windy then you likely lose a lot of heat you're generating and have to work harder (burn more calories) to both fight the wind and warm yourself.
Running shoes these days breathe really well, but sometimes in the winter that backfires.
0 isn't bad. it was 0 this AM and i was relatively warm. in New England though. It was much worse last year.
last year i ran down to -20 for a few days, that sucked.
no worry about frostbite at 0, your all good.
watch you footing...
I'm not trying to sound like a tough guy (cue the trolls), but I ran about 12 miles this morning here in northern MN. The temp was -14F and the wind chill was -39F. I've lived here most of my life and know how to dress for it. Is it ideal? Of course not. But I don't have a treadmill and don't have access to a gym/club.
When it's windy (as it was this morning), the key for me is to choose a route that has me changing directions often (e.g., not running directly north for 25 minutes).
Everyone is different, though. If I had access to a treadmill, I would've probably hit it up this morning. I just simply make do with what I have.
Good luck.
Frost Bite wrote:
Tomorrow it will be zero degrees. It typically doesn't get that cold here. At some point does it become dangerous to go running? I have done 10 degrees and lived to tell about it but I got think 0 degrees you start to deal with things such as instant frostbite and other nasty things.
you will be fine. Here's a couple of pro tips
-put Vaseline on your face (keeps heat in, provides a barrier against the cold)
-Wear thick socks on your hands over your gloves
-If your shoes are too breathable, throw some duct tape on over the shoe.
I live in New England, last year I did multiple runs where it was -5 and colder without issue. When it gets down to -15 or so I go inside. It can be bad for your lungs to breathe in super cold air like that, but at 0 degrees you will be fine.
What is the wind like?
If you get 0F with 10+mpw wind, it gets real tough, real quick. I wouldn't worry about frost bite too much except if it is windy. The tip of my nose and cheeks always go white first.
You can run outside in any temperature. It is more a matter of how much do you want to wear while running? My form starts to be hindered when I have to wear a carhartt insulated suit and a neoprene face mask.
Expected to be 0 with a wind chill of -20 tomorrow morning for my run in Boston. BRING IT ON!
I just looked at my forecast for my run tomorrow morning.. -7F and 12 mph. (Wind chill of about -27F).. I ran tonight and it was 9 or so with about the same amount of wind, felt fine, my iPhone shut off (from the cold) about a half hour into an awesome podcast. Loosing 20 degrees means another layer or two..good luck to everyone braving the cold.
Double socks and gloves work better than single thick socks/gloves.
Bonkers wrote:
Frost Bite wrote:Tomorrow it will be zero degrees. It typically doesn't get that cold here. At some point does it become dangerous to go running? I have done 10 degrees and lived to tell about it but I got think 0 degrees you start to deal with things such as instant frostbite and other nasty things.
you will be fine. Here's a couple of pro tips
-put Vaseline on your face (keeps heat in, provides a barrier against the cold)
-Wear thick socks on your hands over your gloves
-If your shoes are too breathable, throw some duct tape on over the shoe.
I live in New England, last year I did multiple runs where it was -5 and colder without issue. When it gets down to -15 or so I go inside. It can be bad for your lungs to breathe in super cold air like that, but at 0 degrees you will be fine.
This guy know what he is talking about. Winter football socks work better than any pair of gloves you will ever buy. Alternate directions often and never plan a route that is going to have you finish into the wind. Also, make sure to cover your mouth when it gets took cold.