Running outdoors- When is it too cold?:

[cransplash]

Saturday's are my long run days but it snowed (!!!!!) some last night and it is currently 35* (but feels like 24*).

At what temp do you not run outdoors anymore?

[mandiespharm]

It has to be below zero. I like to run when it's in the teens and 20s. Just add an extra layer. Fresh snow is so pretty!

[gt7301b]

Probably below zero, I don't really mind the cold and I love running in snow. Ice is the main thing that keeps me from running.

[runaways]

I don't have to worry too much about this in Texas but I've run down into the 20s without issue.

[Wines Not Whines]

A couple of years ago I learned I'm ok down to 10 degrees, but below that is painful.

[spunkypenguin]

I have asthma, so anything below 20* makes it hard for me to breathe. I have done runs in the teens, but can't really do long runs in those kinds of temps.

[hurricanedrunk]

Below zero is usually where I draw the line. Wind and ice are big factors as well. For me it's about the right clothes. Hoping this winter isn't as bad as last years!

[cransplash]

Wow, I totally feel like a wuss!

When it is around 20*, what do you typically wear?

[sassystace]

Nov 1, 2014 6:31:58 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Wow, I totally feel like a wuss!

When it is around 20*, what do you typically wear?

fleece lined tights, a long sleeve tech shirt or half zip, a jacket, gloves, earband, some times a neck gaiter if it is snowing or really windy

[cransplash]

Nov 1, 2014 6:41:28 GMT -5 sassystace said:

Nov 1, 2014 6:31:58 GMT -5 cransplash said:

Wow, I totally feel like a wuss!

When it is around 20*, what do you typically wear?

fleece lined tights, a long sleeve tech shirt or half zip, a jacket, gloves, earband, some times a neck gaiter if it is snowing or really windy

Thanks! Luckily I own all of the items listed. I need to get a polar fleece buff or neck gaiter. Are these things I can pick up at Dick's?

eta: Am going to look there today. Never heard of a neck gaiter- had to Google it.

[Susie]

I run outside voluntarily down to about 20*, maybe 15*. But I'm always in off season in the winter, so I don't have much pushing me to be tougher than that.

[secretlyevil]

When I lived in N. WI. (high school) my parents drew the line at 0 whether it was wind chill or real.

[Deleted]

I run in the 20s, but I don't run in rain, snow, or ice. I much prefer running in the cold than in the heat!

[cinco]

We had a cold (for us) winter in MD last year and I was okay to about 15 or so. I absolutely said no to single digits. It is pretty rare here, so I see no reason to torture myself. the biggest problem for me training through last winter was school and gym daycare being closed so often. Treadmill runs with 3 kids underfoot are always interesting.

[kams]

Oh yeah, below zero and icy.

[breezy8407]

Around 10 is where I draw the line. I am a wimp when it comes to windchill, so if it's windy and below 20 degrees I usually stay in on the treadmill.

For 20* I would do regular tights or fleece lined (I have some from Athleta that are great), long sleeve compression and another thicker long sleeve jacket. Gloves, hat, and neck warmer.

[sadlebred]

I ride on the road down to about 28 degrees and no wind if it will get above freezing in the first hour. I mountain bike down to 18-20 degrees.

I draw the line at winds of 30-40 mph like today even though it's 40 degrees out. Too dangerous.

[bostonmichelle]

Really it's more road conditions than anything. If it's icy then I go on the treadmill. Then again last year I was only working my way up to 6 miles so it was only for an hour or a little bit over.

[patches31709]

I'll run outside in pretty much anything. I tend to sign up for spring half marathons, which push me out the door from late-December on; if it wasn't for training, I'd have much less motivation to get out there for a long run when it's in the teens.

In the 20s, I'd be in tights with either a heavier long sleeve shirt or a tank top on under a half zip top.

[bullygirl979]

I will run above 10 degrees. And my outfit is pretty much the same as what was listed above.

[mrshandy]

Probably below 10, but it doesn't get that cold here that often so I haven't tested it out. Ice at night is no bueno and derails more of my winter runs, than the cold does.

[archaeominx]

Below zero and ice is my line. I have a bunch of layering options and splurged on nicer fleece lined tights last year. The. Bigger pain for me is having to drive into town for a safer place to run with the snow and ice

[gummybear]

For me it's more wind+cold. Like single digits are fine if there isn't much wind, but if it is really windy and below 10 I probably would stay in.

[fluffycookie]

This is my first cold weather running year so I am interested to see where my limits are. I did 5 miles in the rain and wind this morning and according to the weather app it felt like 35....if it wasn't raining it would of been awesome! I had on tights, a long sleeve tech shirt and a light vest and still felt too warm at times.

[jchokie79]

I'm a wuss too. I haven't done anything below 30, I don't think.

[kadams767]

I will usually run outside until it's single digits. At that point, it just kills my lungs and is not fun anymore. I run a winter race series and I hate when race days are below 10.

[moreace01]

15 degrees is my cutoff.

[osulori]

Below 10 degrees with windchill.

[oreos]

-10*F (-25*C) is my limit. One morning a few years ago, the windchill was -58*F, definitely no run that day, lol.

I'm a wuss for heat.

[labbie]

I've run below 0, but it depends on wind chill.

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