Is It Ever Too Cold to Run?
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:
Is Cold-Weather Running Bad for You?
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