Running in -20 to -30 windchill

Huh! Have fun. Treadmill for me.

boston jim wrote:

Look at these windchills:

http://www.boston.com/news/weather/weather_wisdom/winds%20chisdf%201213.png

There's a -65 and -73 on the map (not sure what towns they correspond to).

I'll be going out at 9am when my town is predicted -5 temp / -26 windchill. Will probably limit it to 3 or 4 miles if for nothing else, "the experience".

We here in South Dakota have had our fair share of -20 to -30 windchill days. My main point: It's possible; if you're like me, running outside is the only thing that'll do.

My advice: Wear long johns so some type of thermal pants as a base layer, with regular running tights over them (it's not about speed on these days, just logging the miles. If you do have a fast workout planned, maybe consider a different day for that.) Wear a dry-fit or long sleeve compression shirt, followed by a sweatshirt or long sleeve cotton. Windbreaker jacket over that. For your face, wear a balaclava with good breathability, and a hat of course. For your hands, wool socks are the best for keeping them warm. I've done away with all running gloves-socks are the best to keeping circulation in hands during a run.

Hard to say enjoy it; moreover good luck in the upcoming winter weather!

Anyone see the Marathon today in Los Angles, 75 and sunny. MOVE!

I'd suggest a wool sock around uncle wiggly. Completely serious.

I'm from Massachusetts and I ran outside for 25 minutes tonight. Note I did speed intervals to stay warm and wore double coats and pants.

The most dangerous part is breathing in too much cold air, so jog with your hands in front of your nose for a bit to recover for a couple mins or if you're headed into the wind.

Pushup sets before leaving the house help in this weather too.

Unless I'm training for something serious, then I will use these temp dips as a sign from the running gods to take a day off and let the aches and pains heal a little bit. I HATE the treadmill. It'll be warmer here (NJ) by Monday afternoon - so a day off can't hurt.

So I went out for a bit over 6 miles this morning.

It was -7 temp / -32 windchill per AccuWeather when I left.

I didn't feel like buying a $40 balaclava yesterday and picked up a $15 mask (it's supposed to be 50s in Boston on Tuesday, didn't want to spend money for a 1 day per year item).

My legs/feet were comfortable, my core was too hot. My glasses fogged and then iced up so I took them off for the first 3 miles. The last 3 miles, I took off the mask and put my glasses back on. When the wind was at my face, I wanted the mask, but otherwise not needed. Very sunny this morning.

Strategically placed duct tape can really help to block the wind on those rare Boston days when it's very cold and windy and you don't want to invest in clothing that won't get used often. I put a layer over my innermost layer's thighs, crotch, and chest then pull another layer over it. Also the toes of my shoes. Then peel it off when your run is done. Really. I'm not kidding.

I ran 8 miles with an exposed face, and it was just fine. Windchill is a load of BS used by weathermen who want to embellish the weather. It wasn't that cold out.