Weather

[Tasha99]

What are you lot going to do with your runs if the predictions for -day temperatures and snow turn out to be true? Will you still go out?

[Hidden]

Yup, I think it’s a German saying ‘no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing’

Provided it’s not sheet ice, I can cope just by adding more layers, a hat and a buff and running gloves.

But I think it really depends on where you are, I’m in central London, so to be honest it’s cold but not horrific.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

If there is ice.. I, as many of us, will not run.

Snow... maybe..unless too deep...cold.. well.. there is cold and cold... and layers work... lots of them Hat and gloves Oh and Buff

This morning was really chilly... and the wind chill factor made it worse... I found it hard, because of the cold air as I breathed in... even in my Buff.

If it sinks to the -5 and -6 on Wednesday and Thursday, then I may use my cross trainer

[ju-ju- Graduate]

I will or I’ll break my run streak ( 414 days today but I have been running for 5 years now! I have run in snow, ice, hail, wind, rain etc etc... with ice, stick to gritty tarmac or grass. In snow, take it very slowly and plant your feet carefully and fairly flat ( this is only what I have adapted for me but may not be what experts recommend!!). I wear a woolly hat, buff, gloves and long trousers. I may even go with the balaclava this week.... 💂🏻‍♀️Take care and stay safe.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

What is a buff?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

buff.eu/gb/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA2...

Best thing ever invented

[Nictwit Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Everyone seems to have glossed over your reply. Are you're saying you've run every day for the last 414 days?!

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Nictwit]

Juju is our very experienced run streaker

[Nictwit Graduate in reply to Millsie-J]

I am flabbergasted and completely in awe!

[wellythebelly]

Even now when it's 2c I'm just wearing shorts and a top. I have a thin running jacket I can't currently wear because I get too hot

[Sadie-runs Graduate]

I will run in minus temperatures, no bother – I get so hot anyway! This morning was -2, and I had on a vest, a long sleeve top, long warm running tights, hat, buff, gloves and a fleece. The fleece and gloves were whipped off and fleece around my waist within 10 minutes!

I won't run on ice though. My running is too precious to me to slip and hurt something, potentially stopping me running for longer. Not sure about snow. That can be slippy too.

I am in London so don't expect it to be too severe (gawd, I hope these are not famous last words!), but if I am unable to run, then I will focus on my strength training, yoga and Pilates. All will serve me well when the weather improves!

Sigh. I cannot wait for spring.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

What is a buff?

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

A Buff (brand name) is a tubular multifunctional scarf. I wear it around my neck and pull it up over my mouth and nose when it’s super cold. Kind of warms the air before it hits the lungs!

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

Oooh interesting!

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

I’ve ordered one. Last run my asthma was do bad and I think because of the cold. This could really help me!

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

I don’t get asthma, but cold air always makes my breathing harder - this should definitely help you, It has me! x

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

PS added bonus: you feel like a ninja when you are wearing it. 😀

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Sadie-runs]

He he he! Thanks!

[Irish-John Graduate]

That beast from the East would be a puppy from a yuppie here

Layers and a muffin, scarf, bandanna or whatever to warm your breath.

Ice however - I won't run. Not even with shoe grippers.

Nicest thing about harsh weather is - you have the Parks to yourself

[Irish-John Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Muff - won't let me edit

Muffins are good too though ☺

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

What is a muff 🤔

[Hidden in reply to Tasha99]

buff/muff is a tube of fabric big enough to go over your head - so it can be used as a large hair and/or ear band, over your mouth and nose to protect your face, or around your neck to protect that from the breezes. Blooming useful to have in the cold and not expensive to buy either

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

You put your hands inside it

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

😂😂😂

[Sadie-runs Graduate in reply to Irish-John]

Muffin? Mid-run snack?! 😂

[Hidden]

buff/muff is a tube of fabric big enough to go over your head - so it can be used as a large hair and/or ear band, over your mouth and nose to protect your face, or around your neck to protect that from the breezes. Blooming useful to have in the cold and not expensive to buy either

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 👍🏽

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

This could really help me! The cold air really triggered my asthma the other night!

[Millsie-J Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Google ways to wear a buff. My last use was as a beanie xx

[Lordi Graduate]

buffwear.com/new-aw-1718-ad...

[Seasidepanda Graduate]

I only know cold running, having started in December! Ran before 8 this morning when temperatures were minus with wind too. The warm up walk is pretty brisk!!

Lucky living here in the coast though, it never gets as cold or icy...snow is forecast but we will believe that when we see it having not seen any for 5 years!

[Razouski]

I'm off to Prague on Thursday where the forecast is for -5°C in the day time and -9°C at night. I was going to take my running shoes but not so sure now. Yesterday's run at -1.5° was cold enough for me.

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Razouski]

😂

[Theziggy Graduate]

No

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Theziggy]

Ok 😂

[Theziggy Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

I don't do ice or slippy leaves (think newly born Bambi), and you run in snow not on it so I don't do that either. Cold and dry yes, Saturday's Parkrun was -1 but with a wind bringing it down to maybe -4/5

[Mamabear5 Graduate]

Its 0 here at the moment and running home from school with the buggy was tough as we had the wind hitting us side on (run across an open bridge)😬 if it gets too bad for outsode I will go back to treadmill runs