By Phoenix standards, the past few days have been pretty darn cold (low 30s during the early mornings).
I think I’ve really noticed the change in temperatures because most mornings I’m running before the crack of dawn. Sure, it might seem cold, but I realize there are plenty of runners dealing with colder temperatures and — ugh! — snow.
This morning, clad in my knit hat and gloves, I set out on my run and almost immediately wondered, “Is it ever too cold to run?”
Sure, there are days when I’m uncomfortable at the start, but I’m usually warm and shedding layers after a couple of miles.
I didn’t run much when I lived in Michigan (that was about 14 years ago), so I don’t have any experience running in brutally cold temperatures. I can only imagine what runners have to deal with at races such as the Antarctic Ice Marathon & 100K or the North Pole Marathon (see video below).
Here are a couple of links with articles describing the “dangers” of running in cold weather:
Since backing out of yesterday’s Turkey Trot run due to the first rainfall in Phoenix in about three months, I have been determined to schedule a new race.
During my search this morning, I came across a unique race. In fact, it’s a running event I think would have trouble attracting participants – the InStep Icebreaker Indoor Marathon.
Apparently, the course looks something like this: 0.
Yes, runners must complete about 94 laps around an indoor track in Milwaukee. Not only does that sound boring, my guess is the repetition and lack of terrain would increase your chances for injury.
I’m not a big treadmill fan, but I would run a marathon on one before even considering an indoor track marathon. At least you could then park yourself in front of a television to help break the monotony.
If you’ve completed an indoor marathon, please let me know about your experience. Are my assumptions off?
By Phoenix standards, the past few days have been pretty darn cold (low 30s during the early mornings).
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