Running in a Polluted City

riskiestlavonn

Hey guys,

I've got a question that I hope someone might be able to answer. I want to take up running, BUT I live in a highly polluted city (Beijing) where most days the pollution index is far above 150 (which is high). I was wondering does anyone have experience in protecting themselves from pollution while exercising outdoors.

Would it be possible for me to wear a mask while I run?

Thank you in advance!

:-)

meerkat70

something like this? http://www.respro.com/products/urban-commuting/cycling/city_mask/ or the 'honeycomb' ones described here: http://www.icanbreathe.com/choosing.htm

Can't see why not, but it's not something I have a lot of experience of, so perhaps someone more urban will reply.