Any weather that people wont run in?

[Deleted User] · January 2012

I tend to follow a running routine, and normally have my week planned out, what days i am going to run, since what with family, work etc, i cannot be too spontaneous unfortunately.

Imagine it though, its raining really hard outside, or its so bloody cold even your breath feels like its going to freeze. Is there any weather that people wont run in? I have sometimes got up extra early to avoid the extreme heat on a summers day, but usually i just gear up appropriately when its bad outside. I guess it just made me think, what with these storms we have been having, and i noticed this guy running in it as i drove past.

What about everyone else?

[Deleted User] · January 2012

Like KK - if there's black ice about I'll either put it off or head to the gym. Solid ice though I just put on my Yak Trax or as I'm mostly an off road runner stay off the pavements. I'm very lucky in that if its blowing a hooley I have networks of sheltered cyclepaths/bridleways to choose from and if you've got the right kit on - it's never as bad as you think it's going to be!

E mmy · January 2012

I'm the same as KK - Black ice is my only real deterent. Am happy to run in mostly everything else.

seren nos · January 2012

when icy just go off road

ran through over 1/4 mile of flood waters yesterday on a path i have never seen have anything but surface water......i thought it would only be ankle deep and about 100m.....it got deeper and deeper until I had to pull my short legs fully up as it was mid thigh length.....really strange as it just went on and on...enjoyed it in a strange way.....even though it was murky brown and ice cold

TimeaJ · January 2012

I opt for the treadmill and a gym workout when it is rainy and icy outside. I also try to avoid ghastly winds. Or if it is too dark. I do not mind cold weather.

Curly45 · January 2012

If there is I have to find it!

I might move runs around (e.g. do an easy run instead of a session) if its really snowy/icy, but I never cancel because of the weather.

therunningmuppet · January 2012

The only weather that's stopped me running was 3ft of snow in Aberdeen, which I think is fair and 30 degrees plus in the mid summer heat in Queensland, other than that bring it on, strangely I love running into the wind, in my head saying this won't beat me

E mmy · January 2012

seren nos wrote (see)

when icy just go off road ran through over 1/4 mile of flood waters yesterday on a path i have never seen have anything but surface water......i thought it would only be ankle deep and about 100m.....it got deeper and deeper until I had to pull my short legs fully up as it was mid thigh length.....really strange as it just went on and on...enjoyed it in a strange way.....even though it was murky brown and ice cold

I had that cycling in Germany. One morning I thought "it doesnt look that deep" to be met with water up to my saddle! Was a funny story to tell at work but my shoes took forever to dry out!

Screamapillar · January 2012

Ice (never) and anything over 25C (unless I really can't avoid it) I've been out during the last two gales - only for a short one mind - I couldn't imagine battling strong wimds for more than about 5 miles

Running in snow's the best

Sprint for the line · January 2012

I don't really like ice - especially on a track, but everything else - Torrential rain is great fun, especially if in the woods.

Mr Puffy · January 2012

In winds like we've had here the last 2 days...no on safety grounds. Very mature woodland round here, in fact we had to detour to a race on Boxing Day because a tree fell in our lane.

skotty · January 2012

windy, a wee bit rain, a bit hot, snow, ice, fog,....

any excuse really.

but honestly, < -5 or gale force winds would have me resting or heading for the treadmill.

Corinthian · January 2012

Ice - makes you fall over. I also avoid meteorite storms and plagues of locusts

Screamapillar · January 2012

Corinthian wrote (see)

Ice - makes you fall over. I also avoid meteorite storms and plagues of locusts

Very sensible

The Hoose-Goer · January 2012

just ice really.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

Any sort of ice and fog.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

I will switch runs around so that I'm doing longer runs on nicer days - I don't mind running in the rain, for example, but a long run in heavy rain will probably leave me freezing for the rest of the day.
I run almost totally off road now so ice doesn't really bother me but, I'm with Corinthian, meteorite storms and plagues of locusts should be avoided by any sensible runner.

Muttley · January 2012

Again, ice stops me. I do quite a bit of off-road running but I need to cover a mile or two on pavements to get to the trails so if it's icy and snowy I stay in and hit the rowing machine instead.

Don't mind a bit of breeze or rain - common sense applies, though, and I wouldn't have gone out yesterday when the storm was at its height. I got given a good bit of advice when I was training for a multi-day event - be bloody-minded and go out in all weathers, it'll not be worse on race day and the running will be easier.

Only one thing putting me off at the moment, though. There's a Russian satellite falling back to Earth after its launch failed. And not all of it will burn up on re-entry. Perhaps I ought to stay indoors until it's over.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

Sounds like the ice pretty much stops most people with me included. Try to get out in most other conditions though, but if things are that bad would always just head to the gym for some treadmill fun.

The Duckinator · January 2012

Ghostrider wrote (see)

Imagine it though, its raining really hard outside, or its so bloody cold even your breath feels like its going to freeze.

That's a summer day up here in Scotland

Never get bummed out by the weather, it's all good for mental fortitude. If you can run a 5-mile hard tempo run in 50mph crosswinds with ice stinging your face you can pretty much do anything! Ice is basically the only deal-breaker but in that case I go run around a field perimeter for as long as necessary.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

I'll hit the treadmill if it's too icy so luckily only once so far this winter.

I enjoy running in wild weather; getting out there rain, hail or shine is part of the fun.

Character building.

Chlobo · January 2012

every now and again a run in some crazy weather is quite fun, but on the whole I am put off by really heavy rain.

Like windy runs somehow feels like I can get more o2 in coz it's blown into your lungs!

not keen if too hot, go for a swim instead

[Deleted User] · January 2012

The kind with really high winds.

In fact 91mph winds recorded yesterday at weather station 2miles away from my house !

JT141 · January 2012

Ice, like everyone else. Any conditions were practically you can't, or it really wouldn't be safe to, run would put me off. I quite like the rain and storms sometimes because it means less people and I can run in places which would normally be too busy.

A good thunder storm is always enjoyable.

sarahrunner · January 2012

I'm a bit of a wimp and if its torrential rain will go to the gym. I've got quite a weakened immune system so usually use that as an excuse lol.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

I love running in 'weather'. It makes for a really interesting run most of the time. Have to say, my least favourite weather was the sideways hail that forced me to cower behind the only shelter nearby - a nearly bare gorse bush! If there's ice I tend to play safe and head for a local country estate and go of road on their MTB trails, which are most fun in soggy/wintery conditions anyway. Love rain although tend to perform badly in strong wind. Still, it breaks the routine a bit and makes for good experience - afterall, not every race is going to present favourable conditions!

skotty · January 2012

CB69 wrote (see)

but, I'm with Corinthian, meteorite storms and plagues of locusts should be avoided by any sensible runner.

should be avoided like the plague in fact.

[Deleted User] · January 2012

I won't run in ice or lightning. Lightning poses a particular risks if you carry an MP3 player. Not because they attract the lightning but because, if you get struck by lightning, the charge is carried straight to your ears via the earphones. You can also suffer burns where the cables runs.

WiB · January 2012

You could always leave the MP3 at home as opposed to missing a run... ?

Corinthian · January 2012

And you'll be able hear the meteorite strikes...

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