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[6spdmanual]

Hi fellow runners. Does anyone else like peeping at their VO2 max readings? I find that it is nearly impossible to increase even as I pick up my pace or run longer. Maybe this is just an Apple Watch issue here?

 

[ShaunSA]

Anyone else battling with the cold air?

Nose is getting frigging sore from constantly wiping snot away

I am definitely not a winter morning runner

 

[TofuMofu]

Anyone else battling with the cold air?

Nose is getting frigging sore from constantly wiping snot away

I am definitely not a winter morning runner

Yep, I wanted to go for a run this morning, but it was too cold and dark. They need to allow people to run at other times of the day as well.

 

[TofuMofu]

Hi fellow runners. Does anyone else like peeping at their VO2 max readings? I find that it is nearly impossible to increase even as I pick up my pace or run longer. Maybe this is just an Apple Watch issue here?

Mine changes, but I have a Garmin.

 

[ShaunSA]

Yep, I wanted to go for a run this morning, but it was too cold and dark. They need to allow people to run at other times of the day as well.

"They" are a bunch of fatties who wouldn't know ****all about exercise

 

[TofuMofu]

"They" are a bunch of fatties who wouldn't know ****all about exercise

Indeed.

 

[Scary_Turtle]

Anyone else battling with the cold air?

Nose is getting frigging sore from constantly wiping snot away

I am definitely not a winter morning runner

I have to work in the mornings but have found a complex I can run in the afternoons to avoid the stupidity of the exercise laws.

On Sunday I left at 5:45 and ran until 9:15 not finishing what I set out for km's wise because the cold kicked my butt, its real tough when its so cold.

 

[Claymore]

Anyone else battling with the cold air?

Nose is getting frigging sore from constantly wiping snot away

I am definitely not a winter morning runner

No, I much prefer running in the cold.

 

[wise_guy]

Science says - be bold - run cold.

Why you should run in cold weather

If you’re struggling to brave the cold, here’s why running when the mercury drops is a smart move… and how to maximise the benefits.

www.runnersworld.com

 

[wise_guy]

Hi fellow runners. Does anyone else like peeping at their VO2 max readings? I find that it is nearly impossible to increase even as I pick up my pace or run longer. Maybe this is just an Apple Watch issue here?

Try high intensity interval workouts.

 

[R13...]

So, runners what's best for running in the cold? Tights or sweat. I have only shorts and it's starting to get rather nippy and trying to decide between tights or sweats. I'll likely get sweats cause you can wear them even when not running but wondering if sweats are worth it.

 

[ChrisJ]

So, runners what's best for running in the cold? Tights or sweat. I have only shorts and it's starting to get rather nippy and trying to decide between tights or sweats. I'll likely get sweats cause you can wear them even when not running but wondering if sweats are worth it.

I've only ever worn tights once, running on the Scottish Highlands with snow on the ground and a wind chill well below freezing. In SA, never, including Drakensberg and JHB in winter. CT winters are far too mild to even think about them. I find as long as I keep moving, my legs don't get cold but having a proper jacket when in the mountains is key.

 

[Charlesjjm]

So, runners what's best for running in the cold? Tights or sweat. I have only shorts and it's starting to get rather nippy and trying to decide between tights or sweats. I'll likely get sweats cause you can wear them even when not running but wondering if sweats are worth it.

I prefer running tights, just more comfortable for me.

 

[walterl]

Well at least we will be allowed to run at any time from 1st of June, probably best to go lunchtime when it is warmest

 

[ShaunSA]

So, runners what's best for running in the cold? Tights or sweat. I have only shorts and it's starting to get rather nippy and trying to decide between tights or sweats. I'll likely get sweats cause you can wear them even when not running but wondering if sweats are worth it.

If you feel the cold as bad as me tights under sweats

Thank **** the idiots have come to their senses and I can run in the afternoon's again

 

[Claymore]

I'm well padded, so shorts and running t-shirt are good. Even my buff keeps my face a little too warm...

 

[TofuMofu]

So, runners what's best for running in the cold? Tights or sweat. I have only shorts and it's starting to get rather nippy and trying to decide between tights or sweats. I'll likely get sweats cause you can wear them even when not running but wondering if sweats are worth it.

I have long tights that I wear under my shorts haha. Not wearing long sleeves yet, mostly because I don't have any, but also I start to warm up quite fast still.

 

[TofuMofu]

If you feel the cold as bad as me tights under sweats

Thank **** the idiots have come to their senses and I can run in the afternoon's again

Yep! I can't do morning runs. It's too damn cold.

 

[Claymore]

This morning in Joburg was perfect running weather.

 

[TofuMofu]

This morning in Joburg was perfect running weather.

Your fingers fell off?