If you ran outside today in DC, why?

[Anonymous]

I didn't run outside today, but I would. I love running in the cold. I don't love when it is really windy, but I'll do it. Cold winter nights are my favorite and I look forward to them all summer. I would take 7 degrees over hot and humid any day. I also warm up very quickly when running; never wear gloves for more than a mile, never wear more than 2 long sleeve tops.

[Anonymous]

I wonder if all of those people who "love to run in the cold" actually ran today or just like to talk a big talk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wonder if all of those people who "love to run in the cold" actually ran today or just like to talk a big talk.

I routinely talk myself out of runs in summer, but never in the winter - even days like this are better than august runs. Today is not a planned run day for me, but I will be out there tomorrow morning. And I ran yesterday, when it was actually more brutal with the winds. Today is beautiful!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn't run outside today, but I'll take the dog for a walk. I would prefer running. You get warm!

Same! Today is a rest day, but I ran yesterday and was fine. I froze my butt off just walking the dog this morning. And he's a disgrace of a Husky who can't take cold weather, so he was ready to go back in very quickly; maybe 15 mins. tops.

[Anonymous]

Not running is like not taking their meds.

[Anonymous]

I definitely prefer to run outside, but I draw the line around 30 degrees, give or take a few for wind and precipitation. That only rules out a few mornings per year, but this was one of them! More power to you if you were out this morning!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw several people running and it was 7 degrees. Why? This seems utterly pointless to me. Plus there is no way you're not in pain.

I ran to work and was not at all in pain. A couple of miles with cold toes that warmed up fine (and that happens to me in the 30s too).

I don't know why I'm "defending" myself but ...

-- It was sunny and there was almost no wind. It's SO EASY to dress appropriately and to be comfortable in these conditions. Throw in a 30mph wind and would not have chosen, myself, to run. I find wind hard to overcome with clothes.
-- If I didn't run to work, I'd have walked a mile to the metro. That sounded much less appealing.
-- I didn't run the past two days for schedule related reasons and if I go much more without a good run, I don't feel good. (No longer belong to a gym and really don't like treadmills anyway)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I saw several people running and it was 7 degrees. Why? This seems utterly pointless to me. Plus there is no way you're not in pain.

Mental disorder. And no life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I lived in MI, my favorite time to run was on cold winter nights. I wasn’t in pain on the run. The movement kept me warm, so I didn’t have to wear anything heavy, just leggings and a light jacket and a head wrap to cover my ears. I felt healthy and invigorated.

The only issue I ever had was warning up when I got home. My skin would be so cold, it would burn if DH touched me. I’d just change into warm clothes and have a cup of hot tea, and 30 minutes later I was back to normal.

Why does it bother you if people run in the cold?

I run myself and have done so in weather that was in high 30s and low 40s. I was pretty uncomfortable so I can't imagine what it would be like to run outside today. I didn't say it bothered me. I said I didn't see a point. If you live somewhere where it's going to stay cold for months, I get it. You just want to get outside. But in DC it's going to get much warmer over the next few days. I would just skip the run on the coldest day so far. But to each their own.

If you're uncomfortable running in low 40s you might want to get your thyroid checked or drop by a running store and talk to them about appropriate attire.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I lived in MI, my favorite time to run was on cold winter nights. I wasn’t in pain on the run. The movement kept me warm, so I didn’t have to wear anything heavy, just leggings and a light jacket and a head wrap to cover my ears. I felt healthy and invigorated.

The only issue I ever had was warning up when I got home. My skin would be so cold, it would burn if DH touched me. I’d just change into warm clothes and have a cup of hot tea, and 30 minutes later I was back to normal.

Why does it bother you if people run in the cold?

I run myself and have done so in weather that was in high 30s and low 40s. I was pretty uncomfortable so I can't imagine what it would be like to run outside today. I didn't say it bothered me. I said I didn't see a point. If you live somewhere where it's going to stay cold for months, I get it. You just want to get outside. But in DC it's going to get much warmer over the next few days. I would just skip the run on the coldest day so far. But to each their own.

your cut-off is the high 30s?? In the high 30s I'm generally still peeling off layers midway through my run. I don't even really start to consider the cold until around 25.

[Anonymous]

OTOH, saw a handful of cap hill men walking between buildings (in the shade) with NO hats, gloves, or even a coat. ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I lived in MI, my favorite time to run was on cold winter nights. I wasn’t in pain on the run. The movement kept me warm, so I didn’t have to wear anything heavy, just leggings and a light jacket and a head wrap to cover my ears. I felt healthy and invigorated.

The only issue I ever had was warning up when I got home. My skin would be so cold, it would burn if DH touched me. I’d just change into warm clothes and have a cup of hot tea, and 30 minutes later I was back to normal.

Why does it bother you if people run in the cold?

I run myself and have done so in weather that was in high 30s and low 40s. I was pretty uncomfortable so I can't imagine what it would be like to run outside today. I didn't say it bothered me. I said I didn't see a point. If you live somewhere where it's going to stay cold for months, I get it. You just want to get outside. But in DC it's going to get much warmer over the next few days. I would just skip the run on the coldest day so far. But to each their own.

your cut-off is the high 30s?? In the high 30s I'm generally still peeling off layers midway through my run. I don't even really start to consider the cold until around 25.

I know, right? I wonder if OP has thyroid issues or proper warm weather gear.

And OP, it clearly bothered you enough to start a thread and assume everyone running today is in pain. Some people enjoy it. Maybe you have a higher upper limit. If I overheat, I faint. I don’t like fainting while I’m out running, so depending on the humidity, I might run inside when the temp gets in the 80s. But I don’t start threads or act like people who run in the heat are odd for doing so. If anything, I’m jealous that they can handle it and my body can’t

[Anonymous]

Why do people have to be so judgmental and mean? Running outside in the cold doesn't mean you have a mental disorder and thinking it is too cold to run in 30s doesn't mean you have a thyroid issue. Everyone just has different thresholds and that is OK. Really it is.

[Anonymous]

I didn't run, I walked my dog, I walked him in colder temperatures some years prior. Is running worse than walking in the cold? He didn't seem bothered at all, nor was I. I dressed up appropriately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When I lived in MI, my favorite time to run was on cold winter nights. I wasn’t in pain on the run. The movement kept me warm, so I didn’t have to wear anything heavy, just leggings and a light jacket and a head wrap to cover my ears. I felt healthy and invigorated.

The only issue I ever had was warning up when I got home. My skin would be so cold, it would burn if DH touched me. I’d just change into warm clothes and have a cup of hot tea, and 30 minutes later I was back to normal.

Why does it bother you if people run in the cold?

I run myself and have done so in weather that was in high 30s and low 40s. I was pretty uncomfortable so I can't imagine what it would be like to run outside today. I didn't say it bothered me. I said I didn't see a point. If you live somewhere where it's going to stay cold for months, I get it. You just want to get outside. But in DC it's going to get much warmer over the next few days. I would just skip the run on the coldest day so far. But to each their own.

your cut-off is the high 30s?? In the high 30s I'm generally still peeling off layers midway through my run. I don't even really start to consider the cold until around 25.

Ditto. I run in shorts and a t-shirt at 40 and above.