Would you run in a 40 mph wind?

[ForbiddenPlanet]

A novice question I suppose. According to the forecast - which I suppose is subject to change - 40 mph winds may persist until sometime Tuesday.

Usually I do a 10K run on Monday morning. Indoor running on a treadmill not really an option. Not bothered if it slows me down, so long as it's not crazy from a safety point of view. I don't expect there is a danger of being hit by small objects being thrown about on my regular route, and I don't think 40 mph winds would put me off going out for a walk.

Would be grateful to hear the views of more experienced and wiser runners!

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Hello ForbiddenPlanet , I have ran in 40-50 mph winds previously it's okay just feels a bit like resistance training 😊😊

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks buddy. Much appreciated!

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10]

I did my first marathon distance run in a yellow weather warning for wind last year. It was hilarious. Be careful of rain, I was whipped horizontally briefly, and going uphill, upwind was like running up the down escalator! Be mindful around old trees too. 👍🏻😁

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Thank you. Sounds like fun - and I will try to be careful! Light rain is forecast hereabouts, so hopefully quite refreshing when I'm getting hot! 😂

[mrrun Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

For as long as it doesn't direct a bird into my face, I'm alright with it.

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

If it's just the max wind speed, it will be pretty windy and as Buddy34 says, certainly good resistance training,💨🏃🏽‍♀️. What about gusts - these are usuallly higher? I guess the best way is the old fashioned way - to just look out the window on Monday and make your decision then! 🤷‍♀️ You'll know if it's too windy! Fingers crossed you get your 10k in.🤞🙂

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra - yes I'll try and apply common sense! It was the public run cancellations that set me wondering - but it seems obvious that a quite different safety standard would be applied to public events.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Dont aim for a PB 😉 I'm due to run tomorrow and could barely walk I some of the gusts this morning. Maybe just aim for a run rather than your usual 10k on Monday? Good luck and happy running

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks GTB and best of luck tomorrow - Sunday's the peak of the storm / winds down here.

[Gingernutter in reply to Grannyhugs]

Depends if the wind is behind you..💨😬

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Gingernutter]

I run a circuit so I will have it all ways!

[Runnf Graduate10]

Remember that you can't really tell what might get blown about, the wind whips things up from far & wide - and it's not just small things, bins & branches can get moving too. Be careful & keep your wits about you. If you need to skip a run or cut it short there will be plenty of other times to catch up safely.

[Coddfish Graduate10]

It will depend on where you are running, how open it is, what the hazards are. I live by the sea, there’s no way I would run in a 40 mph wind here.

Regarding events being cancelled, the insurance probably would be invalidated.

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to Coddfish]

Thanks. I did wonder about liability cover and whether that was the reason for cancellations. I'm inland and I run through a well tended urban amenity area which is popular with sightseers and where I believe a lot of thought is put into keeping things safe.

[PeterBrash Graduate10]

Watch out for tripping over your own feet too.

I ran on Friday in much lighter (but still fresh) winds and as I turned a corner the wind blew my right leg against my standing leg. Didn’t fell me (this time), but if I was going faster it might have.

Looks like the winds are set in for a while here so I’ll be trying to pick my times carefully.

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to PeterBrash]

Thanks that's a good point. I run in an Urban environment so plenty of 90 degree turns. Although I do take care on those turns, because quite often there will be someone coming the other way who is surprised to see me!

Just back from a long walk, and it seems OK - quite a few runners about, even on this "peak Ciara" day.

[sTrongFuse Graduate10]

If you notice wheelie bins flying past you, I'd say stay indoors, otherwise just go for it.

[ForbiddenPlanet Graduate10 in reply to sTrongFuse]

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