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Offline Run Amok

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Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« on: November 25, 2014, 10:57:31 AM »
I think 40-45 degrees is my favorite. Of course, a clear day is nice. But, 40-45 and a light drizzle is just fine. Fall was made for runners, I think.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2014, 11:53:08 AM »
I like 45-50 degrees, overcast and, of course no wind.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2014, 12:00:12 PM »
I like 45-50 degrees, overcast and, of course no wind.

Perfect racing conditions!

One of my favorites, however, is 30 degrees on a quiet, windless morning after 3" of fresh snow. 

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2014, 12:10:51 PM »
Perfect racing conditions!

One of my favorites, however, is 30 degrees on a quiet, windless morning after 3" of fresh snow. 

Yes, and yes.

The conditions at Philly on Sunday were great for me - mid 30s at the start, low 40's by the finish, slightly overcast. A little more sun would've been fine, but I was super happy with that weather for a long race. Fall running is definitely my favorite.
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2014, 12:46:13 PM »
40 degrees, overcast. Rain is fine, too.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2014, 12:51:58 PM »
40 degrees, overcast. Rain is fine, too.

I don't mind running in the rain (please don't be windy). It's the getting started part that gets me. Once I'm wet... meh... I'd be wet anyway.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2014, 01:01:10 PM »
Yeah, I am always fine with it if it starts raining after I'm out there...but I do have a hard time starting out when it's already raining.
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2014, 01:02:28 PM »
Yeah, I am always fine with it if it starts raining after I'm out there...but I do have a hard time starting out when it's already raining.

There have definitely been 2+ hour runs where it's been a constant, cold, rain... and, yeah, that's not my favorite. I don't mind it on shorter runs. But it can definitely add to the misery on a long, hard, run.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2014, 01:03:39 PM »
I like 45-50 degrees, overcast partly sunny and, of course no wind.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2014, 02:09:32 PM »
In the 50s and sunny. No wind.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2014, 03:12:51 PM »
No wind, cloud cover, 60 degrees.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2014, 03:58:42 PM »
I like it clear or partly sunny in the upper 40s or 50s.
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2014, 05:10:11 PM »
For racing 5K and up anything between 25 and 75 is fine, 50-65 is ideal.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2014, 05:27:00 PM »
Low 60s and sunny.  I don't care if I wind up warm.  I hate starting out cold.
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2014, 06:22:29 PM »
No wind, cloud cover, 60 degrees.
yes, or no wind, shade on my side of the road, and 60 degrees.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2014, 08:24:21 PM »
70 or warmer!
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2014, 12:38:25 PM »
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2014, 04:03:18 PM »
Not crazy. I, myself, am looking forward to a waterfront run later on this greyest of days. It'll be LOVELY.  :preen:

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2014, 06:44:37 PM »
I like 45-50 degrees, overcast and, of course no wind.

PMW, although I like a little breeze. I was lucky to have PMW for my 1st, 2nd and fastest marathons.

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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #19 on: December 08, 2014, 04:24:41 PM »
25 degrees, no wind, sunny.
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Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
« Reply #20 on: December 08, 2014, 04:45:17 PM »
25 degrees, no wind, sunny.

While I am comfortable enough in these conditions (assuming I am dressed appropriately), my nose runs incessantly and I hate running with wads of tissues in my pocket.

 

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