Running in the Snow.

[StraussE]

Welll, I woke up this morning and to my suprise it snowed. Which sucks because I got a 3 mile run to do monday morning. Should I run in snow or a tredmill, I'm thinking snow until it gets to be to high or icy? any thoughts on the matter?

[akrock2001]

Monday morning I'll be running in 6-7 inches of snow. Just watch your footing dude.

PS, treadmills are for girls!!

[future_frogmanstudd2]

PS, treadmills are for girls!!

And as your in the hospital (from falling) comatose you'll remember thoes words "Treadmills are for girls". Anyway on a serious note. Go use the treadmill, just running alone will help.

[akrock2001]

And as your in the hospital (from falling) comatose you'll remember thoes words "Treadmills are for girls". Anyway on a serious note. Go use the treadmill, just running alone will help.

Nah, I'm staying with what I said...

[StraussE]

Monday morning I'll be running in 6-7 inches of snow. Just watch your footing dude.


I'll try it'll be at 5 am so hopefully the little lights around the area a run will help me see the ice.

[somedude]

Welll, I woke up this morning and to my suprise it snowed.

me too, you live in northern NJ?

Should I run in snow or a tredmill,

that guy was right treadmills are for girls

I'm thinking snow until it gets to be to high or icy? any thoughts on the matter?

if the conditions are too bad to run in, you'll know it, it only takes common sense. running on treadmills, is only good for recovering from injuries because the shock and jarring to your joints/ligaments/legs is not there, and the benifit is that it keeps you somewhat in shape, while your recovering.

[snow85]

StraussE--

is this your first time to run in a snowy winter?

go ahead and run in the snow. if you're worried about traction control, run in trail shoes. (runners for trails-- not hiking boots.) depending on how deep the snow is, you can always run in the grass. when i've run in snowy weather it hasn't been much of a problem, regardless of how deep the snow has gotten. if they plow the streets, you can always run through the plow tracks. don't do this if, for some reason, they salt your roads.

you can always just suck it up. a treadmill isn't necessarily better for you and can throw off your form and your stride. an outdoor track, boring as it might be, is actually a better option.

watch out for that black ice-- especially if you're running on the street and in the dark.

[kenny555]

running on a tradmill is also a good way to find a pace you like, only for short distances though they are too damn boring to stay on for a long run.

[StraussE]

So I ran this morning, and it was a nice run, cold out but I enjoyed it. I'm surprised though the oval I ran on in front of my high school was the only place that didn't seem to be covered in ice. Lucky me! And Yea somedude I live in northern NJ, essex county, are u close?
Well I ran in my Bates, but if I got close to a spot with some ice I went on the grass for a few seconds. It was a great run, with I had a running partner though.

[akrock2001]

The reason Rocky beat the Russian was because he ran in the snow while the Russian ran on his inside track...HA!!

[donald12345]

The reason Rocky beat the Russian was because he ran in the snow while the Russian ran on his inside track...HA!!


LOL, very true i guess. i live down in southern florida, so i dont have to worry about snow... but its getting down into the 70's lol, and i think it feels good when i go for run, better then sweating my a$$ off in the heat, the humidity kills me..

[TavernianDevil]

Remember that "treadmills are for girls" when you are over in Iraq and it is 120 degrees, with random bullets and morters landing, and crazy people that want to take you prisoner and chop your head off are running around on the streets. If you need to run on the street instead of a treadmill to prove how tough you are then you have a few other issues to deal with. The best advice I can give you is don't risk injury. If there is snow on the ground, especially if it is accompanied with ice and it is dark out (i.e. 5 a.m.) then the gain of running out on the street is not worth the risk of injury. Remember that the goal is to prepare yourself for something beyond what you are doing now, and while it can be a benefit to run on the road, in the snow, or even on the sand, it is not worth doing it to the point that you are going to injure yourself and not be able to work out at all. And this isn't an excuess for the cold. It is for the footing. If it's just cold then put a damn sweatshirt and some gloves on. But if it is snowy and icey, and especially if it is still dark out, then think about what you are really trying to accomplish. Good luck
TavernianDevil

[StraussE]

I ran and continue to run in the same area, but its lit enough so I can see were the ice is. So i'm good to go and the cold feels great when I breath in.

[sean-sean]

I think of it as a poor mans version of sand.....or just, the only thing close to sand Ill ever get living in the midwest hahahaha.

sean

[M4A1Carbine]

I am going skiing in two weeks.... My coach gave us our work out routine for the break. Its very rigouress. Such as 12 laps at a 70 second pace with 90 second breaks between each, and 800's (2-lappers) at 2:38 pace x6. We also have to do 6 mile distance runs. I'm going to do all the workouts but I'm worried about doing this up in the snow. I don't want to get sick, and waste all that money on a VERY EXPENSIVE trip. Any tips for keeping my immune system up while I'm running in the snow?

[Superstar70]

Great idea to keep up with the workouts while you're away. After missing one week of training, it will take you two weeks to return to your previous fitness level (at least so I read in Runner's World!).


I'm going to do all the workouts but I'm worried about doing this up in the snow. I don't want to get sick, and waste all that money on a VERY EXPENSIVE trip. Any tips for keeping my immune system up while I'm running in the snow?


It's a myth that the cold temperature causes colds or reduces the effectiveness of your immune system. People get sick more often in the winter because we are cooped up inside more and can pass along things easier that way. Here are a few tips to prevent getting sick: wash your hands often, avoid touching your face, stay rested, eat well, stay hydrated. I'm sure there others hints out there...these are just off the top of my head.

Have a great trip!

[M4A1Carbine]

Great idea to keep up with the workouts while you're away. After missing one week of training, it will take you two weeks to return to your previous fitness level (at least so I read in Runner's World!).


That is 100% accurate. I have learned that the hard way. Glad to know there are people who really know there stuff...

But....


It's a myth that the cold temperature causes colds or reduces the effectiveness of your immune system. People get sick more often in the winter because we are cooped up inside more and can pass along things easier that way


Where did you get that information, because my common sense tells me the cold can lower your immune system. I just want to know before I go bust *** in the freezing cold and ruin my snowboarding adventures.

[coronadolacrosse22]

Hey man,

Where do you go to COllege? Or are you in High School? What sport do you play?

I'm currently at the US Naval Academy Prep School in NEWPORT RI. Next year I'll be a plebe @ the US Naval Academy in Annapolis MD. But, i"m from San Diego california so when I go back on Tuesday for CHristmas Break I'll also be taking back a training program from my Triathlon Team Coach.

You in NROTC or enlisting?

-Rob

[M4A1Carbine]

Where do you go to COllege? Or are you in High School? What sport do you play?


Who are you refering to?

[Superstar70]

Where did you get that information, because my common sense tells me the cold can lower your immune system.


I have a Master's of Science in a health related field, so this is just something I know. But, I just looked it up for you on google and found this to explain it better:

http://www.hhmi.org/cgi-bin/askascientist/highlight.pl?kw=&file=answers%2Fimmunology%2Fans_023.html

Hope this helps!

[M4A1Carbine]

Wow thats a really great article, now only if I can get my two parents to believe it. Since were on the topic, and this may seem stupid but, does lack of sleep with cold cause greater chances of sickness? I usually don't ask dumb questions like this, but I never would have asked if the cold can lower your immune system either. Also my coach said the major concern is staying dry in the cold.

[alphacatone]

does lack of sleep with cold cause greater chances of sickness?


Lack of sleep PERIOD increases your chances of illness. The body needs sleep to rest and repair itself. Without adequate sleep, your immune system function will not be at its peak. Cold is not a relevant part of the equation.