winter running

amackg

Any advice running on the winter I get cramps in my lungs during the winter I have tried a mask but it bade the jog uncomfortable are there other options?
Also any other advice on jogging in the winter
Thanks

ExRelaySprinter

I posted a thread a few weeks ago about winter running that may help.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10254291/outdoor-runners-what-do-you-do-when-it-snows

amackg

Thanks I looked at it but I am looking for we get kind of mask to warm the air is comfortable

PixieGoddess

Try different masks until you find one that's comfortable enough to endure (I think I went through 3 before finding one I liked well enough to leave on) or you could wrap up in a scarf if that's more comfortable.

Breathe in through your nose, not your mouth. It helps filter and warm the air a bit more before getting to your lungs, or so I've been told.

Maybe talk to your doctor about the condition of your lungs. I found out a couple years ago that I have exercise-induced asthma, and the doc noted that that's why breathing cold air hurt so much. I now use an inhaler before my runs, which helps a lot.

_Waffle_

PixieGoddess wrote: »

Maybe talk to your doctor about the condition of your lungs. I found out a couple years ago that I have exercise-induced asthma, and the doc noted that that's why breathing cold air hurt so much. I now use an inhaler before my runs, which helps a lot.

That's what I was going to suggest. The cold makes my nose run a bit but I don't have any issue breathing in the cold air. I do find that I can get a bit of a dry throat some days but that's only an issue after running. Running in the cold air feels great to me and I never wear a mask.

If you're having issues during the run then perhaps you need something like an inhaler to help you out when it's cold.

PeachyCarol

I've just started running, and love being outside, but just running itself makes my nose run! I'm terrified of winter. I might give it a go down to a certain temperature, but at a certain point? I think I'll take it to the indoor track at the gym. I can only handle the nose drip so much.

pondee629

What about the mask made the jog uncomfortable? Perhaps a scarf wrapped abound and over your mouth and nose would be better?

mbaker566

PeachyCarol wrote: »

I've just started running, and love being outside, but just running itself makes my nose run! I'm terrified of winter. I might give it a go down to a certain temperature, but at a certain point? I think I'll take it to the indoor track at the gym. I can only handle the nose drip so much.

i'm just a huge snotty mess coming back to the house. snot and sweat and bright red face.

janejellyroll

PeachyCarol wrote: »

I've just started running, and love being outside, but just running itself makes my nose run! I'm terrified of winter. I might give it a go down to a certain temperature, but at a certain point? I think I'll take it to the indoor track at the gym. I can only handle the nose drip so much.

You should see my sleeves after a run. I'm disgusting. Even in summer.

PeachyCarol

janejellyroll wrote: »

PeachyCarol wrote: »

I've just started running, and love being outside, but just running itself makes my nose run! I'm terrified of winter. I might give it a go down to a certain temperature, but at a certain point? I think I'll take it to the indoor track at the gym. I can only handle the nose drip so much.

You should see my sleeves after a run. I'm disgusting. Even in summer.

Gross sleeves twinsies!

mwyvr

@PeachyCarol Interesting... I seem to recall the runny nose thing when I started running again last fall but it isn't an issue now. Maybe there is an adaptation that happens over time?

The Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm) is an important runner's skill that requires just a little practice to perfect. At least we can expunge most of the, uh, material before wiping our nose on our sleeves. I choose running tops for maximum, uh, material, camouflage. Dark navy is the worst. Light yellow/greens seem pretty good.

Myself I'll run outside unless there is ice on the ground or snow I sink into. Neither happens often here.

I find it difficult to transition to indoor running because a) it's boring and b) I'm not allowed to spit or perform the Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm). That's very frustrating!

BrianSharpe

janejellyroll wrote: »

PeachyCarol wrote: »

I've just started running, and love being outside, but just running itself makes my nose run! I'm terrified of winter. I might give it a go down to a certain temperature, but at a certain point? I think I'll take it to the indoor track at the gym. I can only handle the nose drip so much.

You should see my sleeves after a run. I'm disgusting. Even in summer.

I'm pretty certain that, in winter, my nose runs faster than I do!

OP I'd second that advise to speak to your doctor. I don't know where you live but it'll get down below -40C occasionally in the winter and I wear a balaclava on those days to avoid frostbite as they don't really change the temperature of the air you're breathing.

_Waffle_

mwyvr wrote: »

@PeachyCarol Interesting... I seem to recall the runny nose thing when I started running again last fall but it isn't an issue now. Maybe there is an adaptation that happens over time?

The Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm) is an important runner's skill that requires just a little practice to perfect. At least we can expunge most of the, uh, material before wiping our nose on our sleeves. I choose running tops for maximum, uh, material, camouflage. Dark navy is the worst. Light yellow/greens seem pretty good.

Myself I'll run outside unless there is ice on the ground or snow I sink into. Neither happens often here.

I find it difficult to transition to indoor running because a) it's boring and b) I'm not allowed to spit or perform the Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm). That's very frustrating!

I call it the farmer's blow but snot rocket sounds more futuristic. My sleeves are perfectly clean at all times. LOL

mwyvr

_Waffle_ wrote: »

I call it the farmer's blow but snot rocket sounds more futuristic. My sleeves are perfectly clean at all times. LOL

Snot Rocket should be added to Webster's any day now.

PeachyCarol

mwyvr wrote: »

@PeachyCarol Interesting... I seem to recall the runny nose thing when I started running again last fall but it isn't an issue now. Maybe there is an adaptation that happens over time?

The Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm) is an important runner's skill that requires just a little practice to perfect. At least we can expunge most of the, uh, material before wiping our nose on our sleeves. I choose running tops for maximum, uh, material, camouflage. Dark navy is the worst. Light yellow/greens seem pretty good.

Myself I'll run outside unless there is ice on the ground or snow I sink into. Neither happens often here.

I find it difficult to transition to indoor running because a) it's boring and b) I'm not allowed to spit or perform the Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm). That's very frustrating!

Good to know. I just got a couple of long-sleeved green running tops

Stoshew71

mwyvr wrote: »

@PeachyCarol Interesting... I seem to recall the runny nose thing when I started running again last fall but it isn't an issue now. Maybe there is an adaptation that happens over time?

The Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm) is an important runner's skill that requires just a little practice to perfect. At least we can expunge most of the, uh, material before wiping our nose on our sleeves. I choose running tops for maximum, uh, material, camouflage. Dark navy is the worst. Light yellow/greens seem pretty good.

Myself I'll run outside unless there is ice on the ground or snow I sink into. Neither happens often here.

I find it difficult to transition to indoor running because a) it's boring and b) I'm not allowed to spit or perform the Snot Rocket Maneuver (tm). That's very frustrating!

I actually had to deal with SRM(tm) this morning. Some of the uhh... "material" shall we say did not exit fully. I had to use my hand and temporaily stopped and rubbed my hand on the grass. I looked around to make sure no one was watching. I guess I spilled my own beans now. Ooops.

Stoshew71

mwyvr wrote: »

_Waffle_ wrote: »

I call it the farmer's blow but snot rocket sounds more futuristic. My sleeves are perfectly clean at all times. LOL

Snot Rocket should be added to Webster's any day now.

It's already in Urban Dictionary and Wiktionary. Thank God for the Internet to keep us up in the times.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snot+rocket
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/snot_rocket

Stoshew71

BrianSharpe wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

PeachyCarol wrote: »

I've just started running, and love being outside, but just running itself makes my nose run! I'm terrified of winter. I might give it a go down to a certain temperature, but at a certain point? I think I'll take it to the indoor track at the gym. I can only handle the nose drip so much.

You should see my sleeves after a run. I'm disgusting. Even in summer.

I'm pretty certain that, in winter, my nose runs faster than I do!

I like this. I have to remember to use this line.

GillianLF

I get exercise induced asthma when it gets really cold here, well when I run. I am returning to running (since June) after 2 years so will be seeing a doctor to get an inhaler before it gets too cold.

mbaker566

i was diagnosed with it as well but haven't had much of an issue with it thus far

segacs

I don't run in the winter since our roads and sidewalks become sheets of ice and I'm not really keen on cracking my head open. But I have been skiing since I was a little kid, so I'm pretty well versed on how to handle winter exercise and the runny nose issue. Especially with skiing, since the going up and down and changes in altitude will take a toll on the nose as well.

My favourite trick is to use a neckwarmer like a turtle fur, and pull it up over my mouth and nose when the cold and wind get really bad. You can still breathe through it, and sure, it'll get a little bit gross by the end of your workout but you just throw it in the wash and it's all good.

jtarmom

I just bought a turtle fur. I've tried fleece neckwarmers in the past, and they froze on me.

tkfunkyfrogg

I've run in negative degrees and trained for a half marathon in single digits. This was unfortunate since the race day was 80 degrees but this couldn't be helped. All that aside, I use a smartwool neck gator that stays in place and keeps my chest from hurting from the cold. My nose always runs when I do no matter the temperature so I have no advice in that regard.

Depending on how cold it is, try lighter synthetic layers and just add more layers instead of wearing bulky clothing. That way you don't overheat (or freeze from soaked cotton). They make flatter ice "cleats" (like yak traks) for shoes for runners when it is icy out. No excuses now, darn it!

The only other thing is it is hard to get warmed up so if you have 5'x5' space in your house/garage etc to do some jumping jacks, burpees, mountain climbers and other things just to get you warm and your heart pumping before you leave the house, that helps immensely.

Clarewho

Stoshew71 wrote: »

mwyvr wrote: »

_Waffle_ wrote: »

I call it the farmer's blow but snot rocket sounds more futuristic. My sleeves are perfectly clean at all times. LOL

Snot Rocket should be added to Webster's any day now.

It's already in Urban Dictionary and Wiktionary. Thank God for the Internet to keep us up in the times.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snot+rocket
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/snot_rocket

I love that you took the trouble to google it! Not had to resort to that myself always have a good blow before leaving the house