Nope. Just went for a run.

Anonymous wrote:I've been outside most of the morning.

It's really not that bad.

This is the wussification of America. Everyone is always looking for a reason for things to be difficult.

LOL "Be tough! Damage your lungs for no good reason!"

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I walked my kid to school, about 1.5 miles roundtrip. The air smelled horrible but I don't feel any worse for the wear from the walk. I am supposed to do an outdoor bootcamp at 6:30... curious if the trainer cancels.

Please don't do the bootcamp. The AQI is currently at 200, which is at the edge between red and purple, and the forecast is for it to continue in red through tomorrow. It's not a good idea for anyone to be doing strenuous outdoor activity today.

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Washington&state=DC&country=USA

Is Purple even worse than Red ??

I would have thought Red was the worst. Whatever is red is always the worst.

My kids (Pre-K and preschool) are staying indoors today; daycare's rules.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I walked my kid to school, about 1.5 miles roundtrip. The air smelled horrible but I don't feel any worse for the wear from the walk. I am supposed to do an outdoor bootcamp at 6:30... curious if the trainer cancels.

Please don't do the bootcamp. The AQI is currently at 200, which is at the edge between red and purple, and the forecast is for it to continue in red through tomorrow. It's not a good idea for anyone to be doing strenuous outdoor activity today.

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Washington&state=DC&country=USA

Is Purple even worse than Red ??

I have asthma, so I typically try to stay inside during these days. Had to use my rescue inhaler this am, but otherwise if indoors it's ok.

For those who are out walking small children, are they worried about lung issues?

I'm not sure. I don't usually do strenuous outside activity but usually like to walk at least an hour a day. Already sneezing with soar throat just from being inside though. Then again, I also spent at lot of time in Delhi and Iraq and used to smoke a pack a day, so how much worse could it be than that?

Anonymous wrote:I thought they said being outside health benefits outweighs air quality

Not at our current levels - as of Wednesday at 9am we are in AQI levels over 180

According to research from Stanford University, being "exposed to wildfire smoke causing AQI of 150 for several days is equivalent to about seven cigarettes a day if someone were outside the whole time.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/the-dc-area-could-see-dangerous-air-quality-on-wednesday-heres-why-and-how-to-stay-safe/3361903/

Anonymous wrote:I walked my kid to school, about 1.5 miles roundtrip. The air smelled horrible but I don't feel any worse for the wear from the walk. I am supposed to do an outdoor bootcamp at 6:30... curious if the trainer cancels.

Please don't do the bootcamp. The AQI is currently at 200, which is at the edge between red and purple, and the forecast is for it to continue in red through tomorrow. It's not a good idea for anyone to be doing strenuous outdoor activity today.

https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Washington&state=DC&country=USA

Anonymous wrote:I thought they said being outside health benefits outweighs air quality

this is really an unusual situation. Not just regular smog.

Anonymous wrote:Know what protects you from bad air?

Masks.

This just put a mask on if you have to go outside today.

Anonymous wrote:Who is Jan ??

And this is me, crawling into my crypt to die. MARSHA MARSHA MARSHA

My kid’s elementary school is having indoor lunch & recess today due to air quality.

Anonymous wrote:I've been outside most of the morning.

It's really not that bad.

This is the wussification of America. Everyone is always looking for a reason for things to be difficult.

Ok Marlboro Man.

Know what protects you from bad air?

Masks.