Winter running- Eyes watering?

MoreBean13
MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
A friend of mine asked me to post this, so bear with me. She is having trouble running on a mountain with her eyes watering- it was both cold and windy in Arizona (I know, I find it hard to believe Arizona gets cold, too, but whatever :tongue:) Anyway, she already had sunglasses on - anyone have any other tips/ideas?

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  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I look like I'm at a funeral when I run in the cold :sad:

    I have no suggestions.
  • cnash1303
    cnash1303 Posts: 42
    Ha i wear goggles when i snowboard, have the same problem.
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    At least it's just her eyes. I get a runny nose too-it's all kinds of sexy. Hence one of a multitude of reasons I don't run outside in the cold.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Ha i wear goggles when i snowboard, have the same problem.

    Me too for snowboarding- I was wondering if there's something more like goggles you could get for running.

    I'm actually going snowboarding tomorrow and can't find my goggles! :sad:
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    I have lived in many different climates and walked around always but this is something that I have never heard of. Maybe a medical issue?
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    At least it's just her eyes. I get a runny nose too-it's all kinds of sexy. Hence one of a multitude of reasons I don't run outside in the cold.

    :laugh: there are days I swear I'd pay $20 for a tissue while out for a run
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    I experience that, too, but it's only for the first few minutes. My nose runs the entire time, though. Pack kleenex.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    At least it's just her eyes. I get a runny nose too-it's all kinds of sexy. Hence one of a multitude of reasons I don't run outside in the cold.

    :laugh: there are days I swear I'd pay $20 for a tissue while out for a run

    I usually have a washcloth snot rag either in my pocket, waistband, or tucked in my shoulder strap. I lose them from time to time though, so I buy cheap semi-disposable ones for this

    My snowboarding mittens actually have snot pads built in- but they would be way overkill to run in. A thinner pair of gloves with a snot pad would be awesome.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    I use a Baklava and googles but at lower temps then those reached in AZ. Sunglasses (cycling type) with the sides duck taped will also cut wind down and keep a warm layer near the eyes.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    I use a Baklava and googles but at lower temps then those reached in AZ. Sunglasses (cycling type) with the sides duck taped will also cut wind down and keep a warm layer near the eyes.

    Can you expound on how you duck tape the glasses? I can't picture it.
  • EvgeniZyntx
    EvgeniZyntx Posts: 24,208 Member
    I use a Baklava and googles but at lower temps then those reached in AZ. Sunglasses (cycling type) with the sides duck taped will also cut wind down and keep a warm layer near the eyes.

    Can you expound on how you duck tape the glasses? I can't picture it.

    Tape runs under the edge of the frame out and folder back over to the top. Looks a bit like this.

    snow-glasses-melanie-560.jpg

    Wish I had kept my pair to show. I now wear a pair of Adidas sports glasses (prescription). Before going to full goggles something like the Terrex Fast model might work.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    bump.

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