Anyone else having motivational problems to go out for a 2h long run after fall has come? Even worse, getting on the treadmill. I need to find my next goal! #running#marathontraining#longrun
@d93jno I’m still unsure which is worse for me; cold rain (4°C) or high heat with humidity (over 30°C). I think it’s the high heat because it is dangerous to run in, but it’s close. That said, most people think #running in any odd weather are bonkers. 🤣
@WTL@d93jno I actually enjoy the colder weather, even when it rains. I handle it way better than heat with humidity. I put on my running tights, rain jacket, cap and go. Afterwards I take a hot shower and make tea: perfect. What I don't like is excessive wind. That quickly gets annoying. Then again, I usually just roll with whatever's happening. 🙂
I'd say: don't think, just do. You'll feel great afterwards. Every single time.
@WTL@d93jno I prefer the heat TBH, easier to dress down and hydrate than try to thread the needle on layers. I’ve been pretty lucky in that almost all my outdoor runs were dry, and I have access to a decent treadmill for bad weather.
@d93jno@RowinSpeez I find it fascinating how we all prefer different conditions. I think I'm happiest around 5°C, and less happy the warmer it gets. Cold is fine; I can always put on a second pair of socks. 🤣
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I don't mind the weather, there's a way to prepare for any of it.
What I dislike, though, is when the ground is "unrunnable", aka watered snow, snow with gravel/sand/salt, etc
@fo@d93jno Deep slush with tiny bits of gravel in it that get into my shoes is always fun. I do recall once stopping mid-run, taking my shoe off to try and get the grit out while it was -10°C or so. 🤣
@WTL@fo Haha, yep been there. My favourite is hard-packed snow that had some sun, melted on top and then froze over again. i.e skating in running shoes
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Hahaha I don't know how to correctly classify those joys! 🤪
I'd say that dangerous terrain (aka ice) is the only thing that will prevent me to run.
But I know I would take 35°C+ over slush. That's easy.
@fo@d93jno I think last winter I ran in cleats once or twice after an ice storm, and it was weird. generally, I'll opt for colder conditions over warm. I'm clearly made for winter. 🤣
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Interesting! I might also look for those things you put on over your usual shoes/boots... will see. Last winter was not so bad for running imo (in Montreal, I do t have an opinion for other places)
@fo@d93jno I'm not a fan of them, for sure. They're hard to get on, hard to get off, you shouldn't wear them indoors … but they do work on sheet ice like after an ice storm when everything is covered in ice. Otherwise, I wore my Merrill shoes. 🤷🏻 Admittedly, in icy conditions, I do change how I run; more flat-footed to maximize contact surface.
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