What is your Favourite running season of the y... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

132,653 members158,708 posts

What is your Favourite running season of the year?

Realfoodieclub profile imageRealfoodieclubGraduate319 Voters

Please select all that apply:

16 Replies
Tomas profile image
TomasGraduate

Definitely autumn. It is no longer hot enough to fry eggs on the pavement (and they get full of grit anyway) and all the hard work of Spring and summer means you can cruise and enjoy the runs

AlMorr profile image
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate in reply to Tomas

Most of the event 10k, HM and marathons take place in the Spring or Autumn (Fall) In the UK there are more Half Marathons in the Autumn than Spring when there are more full 26 mile Marathons, London is a good example.

nhs2015 profile image
nhs2015Graduate

It all depends on the actual day. I like the summer when we are South and I like the winter when we are North. Meaning the warmer weather, early morning and beautiful skies.

Suzeqzy profile image
SuzeqzyGraduate

Spring and Summer as I am a morning person! (Hence completing the poll at 0417), so I really enjoy getting out there on my own in a beautiful environment, surrounded by nature and wildlife.

AdamB profile image
AdamBGraduate

It doesn't matter what time of year you run this poll. The answer has to be "Now!" (particularly when you are answering this poll whilst waiting for your Garmin to remember where it is).

Eatcakeandrun profile image
Eatcakeandrun

Late spring/ early summer when it's not too hot, but it's light in the mornings when I prefer to go running. But actually there are so many reasons to love running at any time of year.

Aeldfrith profile image
Aeldfrith

I love Summer running because I do early (5:30am) runs and it's so much better doing it in daylight, rather than pitch darkness!

Irishprincess profile image
IrishprincessGraduate

Autumn for me. Although I love all seasons, even winter, autumn's temperature is usually perfect for running. And I love all the misty, cool, wood smoked smell of nature . And of course the colours. What's not to love? Summer is my least favourite.

Anniemurph profile image
AnniemurphGraduate

Aargh!

I love running on warm Spring days because of the fantastic zingy bright green everywhere, and the flowers - and the pollen can be a problem.

I love running on cool Summer days because of the gorgeous hay fields and the dark green hedges - and the heat and dust can be a problem.

I love running on warm Autumn days because of the wonderful russets and oranges - and the dust or rain can be a problem.

I love running on a crisp Winter morning because of the intense blue of the sky and the white of the frost on the ground - and the cold air in my lungs can be a problem.

I love running in all seasons, and I wimp out quite often as well :)

skysue16 profile image
skysue16Graduate in reply to Anniemurph

Love your descriptions.....very poetic, beautiful!

Anniemurph profile image
AnniemurphGraduate in reply to skysue16

Thank you!

ridingstar profile image
ridingstarGraduate

I just love running so love all seasons for different reasons, don't even mind height of summer I just run late evening when its cooler. My big nemesis is strong wind and very heavy rain and they can come at any time of the year ;)

Beccym profile image
BeccymGraduate

Autumn not too cold and you can run in the changing light. Twilight is my favourite time of the day to run.

JoolieB1 profile image
JoolieB1Graduate

I like winter as I was doing C25K then. Now I have graduated, still love winter, crisp and fresh morning runs in the dark using my new headtorch LOL

Wannaberoadrunner profile image
WannaberoadrunnerGraduate

I'm only at week 8 on the programme, but I must say summer would probably be the best month, practically speaking. Longer daylight hours, clearer skies and warm weather. I'd love to run in the winter though to see how that would feel. I'm looking forward to it.

Bluerockdragon profile image
BluerockdragonGraduate in reply to Wannaberoadrunner

A frosty morning is lovely for a run, and great excuse for new running gear - long sleeved tops, gloves, hat, light jacket, warm leggings etc. :-) :-)