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Morpheus99
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 Posted: 01/22/03 - 17:21 Post subject: Running Outside in the cold how cold is too cold?
where do you draw the line on not running outside in winter?
How cold is too cold?
Is is just the temps?
The temps & wind?
The temps & wind & snow?
How cold is too cold?
Is is just the temps?
I'll run in temps in the single numbers.
The temps & wind?
With no snow but cold temps and wind as long as the wind chill in "NOT" below zero, I'll still run.
The temps & wind & snow?
With snow but cold temps and wind as long as the wind chill in "NOT" below zero, I'll still run.
How about the rest of you?
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shelee
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Posted: 01/22/03 - 17:59 Post subject:
I just bought a semester long gym membership, so that pretty much answers your question.
How cold is too cold? Anything below 10 with wind.
Is is just the temps? No.
The temps & wind? Yes! It's awful, running against the wind.
The temps & wind & snow? Triple yuck.
I"m a wimp when it comes to cold weather running, driving, walking...
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copteacher
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Posted: 01/22/03 - 18:09 Post subject:
below 10 (F) and winds over 15-
too much wind just is not worth it. If it is below ten and not windy it is okay. That wind is just brutal.
Since I have a TM it is easy to change my mind and stay in. I still run and dont have to prove how dedicated I am.
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Pebbles
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Posted: 01/22/03 - 20:15 Post subject:
I have run in 0 before but that was back when I was training for a marathon and I refuse to do a long run on the treadmill. Now I try not to run outside if it's below 10 unless I really need to get in a long run.
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Cappy
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Posted: 01/22/03 - 20:38 Post subject:
No weather has stopped me, I have run in all conditions. That is going to change now though.
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rubberlegs
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Posted: 01/23/03 - 10:07 Post subject:
so far no temperature has, but today is supposed to be neg 35 or so with windchill. I'm just not that brave. I still don't have any type of face mask to ward off frostbite.
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purple hayes
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Posted: 01/23/03 - 10:08 Post subject:
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runswithscissors
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Posted: 01/23/03 - 10:12 Post subject:
I bought one from them as well. The fleece is great! I don't run outside in this stuff, but I wear it for shoveling/snowblowing. Very soft and warm.
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shelee
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Posted: 01/23/03 - 13:07 Post subject:
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purple hayes
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Posted: 01/23/03 - 14:36 Post subject:
Well, since it rarely gets cold here, it's hard to say, but I just did 6 miles in 22°F / 7°F with wind chill. I think I could still go another 10 degrees lower without any problems.
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flarunner
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Posted: 01/26/03 - 02:47 Post subject:
I have run in minus 20o with a wind chill in the minus 40o's, many times.
But not anymore! I have become a cold weather wimp and hate it when it gets down below 50o! And, Lord have mercy, it was 28o when I got up the other morning!  Had to wear tights for the first time in 4 years!
If I moved back up north, I would probably revert to my old cold weather ways. 
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