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Running => Running => Topic started by: Run Amok on November 25, 2014, 10:57:31 AM

Title: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Run Amok 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.
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Richard21142 on November 25, 2014, 11:53:08 AM
I like 45-50 degrees, overcast and, of course no wind.
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Post by: i am party 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. 
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: cgraz 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.
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Belgian Lace on November 25, 2014, 12:46:13 PM
40 degrees, overcast. Rain is fine, too.
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Post by: Run Amok 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.
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: cgraz 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.
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Run Amok 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.
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: witchypoo 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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Post by: Suesquatch on November 25, 2014, 02:09:32 PM
In the 50s and sunny. No wind.
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Post by: siamesedream on November 25, 2014, 03:12:51 PM
No wind, cloud cover, 60 degrees.
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Post by: ihop 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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Post by: iwuzwilson 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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Post by: rocketgirl 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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Post by: Ice Cream 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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Post by: merigayle on November 25, 2014, 08:24:21 PM
70 or warmer!
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Post by: nneJ on November 26, 2014, 12:38:25 PM
70 or warmer!

1 + sunshine
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Run Amok 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:
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Zapatista 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.
Title: Re: Most Favorite Running Conditions?
Post by: Arrojo on December 08, 2014, 04:24:41 PM
25 degrees, no wind, sunny.
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Post by: Chasing Amy 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.