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Worst outdoor running conditions
Posted on 5/31/18 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 5/31/18 at 10:36 pm
To me the worst outdoor running conditions are beginning now. With the heat and humidity, at least here in central Alabama, running at any time in the summer months is an exercise in dealing with demanding conditions.
People who do not run often look surprised when I tell them I'd rather run in 20 degree weather than 90 degree weather.
If I were to rank some select conditions from worst to best it would be:
1. hot, humid summer days
2. humid summer mornings at sunrise
3. pouring down rain (any temperature)
4. windy, cold 20 degree night in winter
5. 75 degree day
6. 45 degrees, calm winds
What would be yours?
People who do not run often look surprised when I tell them I'd rather run in 20 degree weather than 90 degree weather.
If I were to rank some select conditions from worst to best it would be:
1. hot, humid summer days
2. humid summer mornings at sunrise
3. pouring down rain (any temperature)
4. windy, cold 20 degree night in winter
5. 75 degree day
6. 45 degrees, calm winds
What would be yours?
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Posted on 5/31/18 at 10:38 pm to East Coast Band
Wet and cold. Sucks the life right out of you. Hot and humid is miserable, but it makes you tougher.
Posted on 5/31/18 at 10:44 pm to East Coast Band
I agree. I’ve always said I’m a sled dog when it comes to running. Give me cold any day over August.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 5:23 am to East Coast Band
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3. pouring down rain (any temperature)
I love the cold and I love the heat/humidity. But put any rain in it and nope nope nope.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 6:39 am to East Coast Band
I ran when it was snowy and icy in the 20's here in Houston over the winter. Also ran yesterday at 4 in the afternoon and 97 degree temps. Give me the snow as long as there isnt ice built up on the road. I thought I might die yesterday, haha.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 6:48 am to East Coast Band
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windy, cold 20 degree night in winte
Can't do it. I have Raynaud's and my hands would hurt too much. I can't run without pain when temps go below 35. Add wind and I'm toast.
I am not a fan of the hot, humid summer weather either but I just slog through it and don't go over 6.2 miles for my longest until it cools off.
So mine are:. 4, 3, 1, 2, 5, 6
Posted on 6/1/18 at 7:08 am to East Coast Band
When I moved to a place with wind and realized "A constant headwind is like running in mud and sort of fricks with my breathing."
Posted on 6/1/18 at 9:21 am to KG6
I prefer running in the heat over cold because I feel like I can't breath and my mouth gets dry in the cold.
I really just wish it could it be a cool 60 degree morning every time I ran. Hard to beat that.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 9:59 am to East Coast Band
quote:If it's like 85° out, and raining, I can go for a a couple of hours. It's probably my favorite condition.
3. pouring down rain (any temperature)
Posted on 6/1/18 at 10:16 am to East Coast Band
Humid doesn't bother me at all
the dry heat is way worse to run in
Is actually great for running from mid 40s to mid 50s
the dry heat is way worse to run in
quote:
6. 45 degrees, calm winds
Is actually great for running from mid 40s to mid 50s
Posted on 6/1/18 at 10:30 am to East Coast Band
Depends on the type of running for me. In CC season and when doing distance work hot and humid or rain was the worst and cold, even cold and kinda windy was fine if I had the right clothing.
In track season any cold and any wind sucked. There is no worse feeling in the world then coming off the curve and hitting a cold headwind or crosswind. Hot, humid, rain was no problem and even fun.
In track season any cold and any wind sucked. There is no worse feeling in the world then coming off the curve and hitting a cold headwind or crosswind. Hot, humid, rain was no problem and even fun.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 10:42 am to StraightCashHomey21
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the dry heat is way worse to run in
whoah. that's crazy talk. i grew up in West Texas and cross country season was in the 100s and i had no problems with that.
80s in East Texas and humid is a killer. i'll take those 100 degree CC workouts over a 3 mile run at 6 AM May-September.
in order of worst to best for the OP"
hot, humid summer days
windy, cold 20 degree night in winter
humid summer mornings at sunrise
pouring down rain (any temperature)
75 degree day
45 degrees, calm winds
optimal running for me 40-50 degrees with no wind. that's just right for shorts and a longsleeve pullover. can go forever in that condition.
30s with layers is pretty invigorating as well.
This post was edited on 6/1/18 at 10:45 am
Posted on 6/1/18 at 11:27 am to 3nOut
I grew up on the east coast and the humid weather was nothing
running in the dry shitty weather of SW Oklahoma is killer
running in the dry shitty weather of SW Oklahoma is killer
Posted on 6/1/18 at 12:58 pm to East Coast Band
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Worst outdoor running conditions
the ones that involve me running
Posted on 6/1/18 at 7:40 pm to StraightCashHomey21
quote:
I grew up on the east coast and the humid weather was nothing running in the dry shitty weather of SW Oklahoma is killer
Guess it’s what you grew up in. Give me 100 degrees with 0 humidity every day.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 8:19 pm to East Coast Band
Cold. Definitely cold.
Running in the heat sucks, but running in the cold hurts everything.
And afterwards I always get the shakes and can’t warm up as soon as I stop.
Running in the heat sucks, but running in the cold hurts everything.
And afterwards I always get the shakes and can’t warm up as soon as I stop.
Posted on 6/1/18 at 10:11 pm to Salmon
That’s funny. The rush after a 30-40osh degree 5+ mile run is one of the best feelings in the world to me.
Sex
Post cold Run feeling
Perfect no wipe poop
Sex
Post cold Run feeling
Perfect no wipe poop
Posted on 6/2/18 at 8:48 am to StraightCashHomey21
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Is actually great for running from mid 40s to mid 50s
Yep. I read an article a while back and they said the optimal temperature for best lung function is 57 degrees.
I’ve done races in 45 degree temps. The first mile sucks but then you feel great
Posted on 6/2/18 at 10:37 am to dallastiger55
45-50 is perfect. Singlet and shorts. No extra gear.
Posted on 6/2/18 at 12:15 pm to tke_swamprat
Hot & Humid is the worst. I would much rather run in 30 degrees than 95.
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