How do People Jog in the Cold?

Feb 18th, 2018 9:38 pm

#1

at1212b [OP]: Deal Guru; Mar 31, 2008; 11470 posts; 2030 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 18th, 2018 9:38 pm

Whenever I run outside in the cold, I can feel my lungs and throat get really cold, and it feels like I'll catch a cold and is also painful when taking in a breath. Plus nose sniffling which is actually a large cause of getting the common cold (lower temperature in the nose results in higher % of getting cold).

Are there special techniques or something I'm missing? Or certain people are just better adapted (doesn't contribute to cold), mentally tougher?

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Feb 18th, 2018 10:29 pm

#2

jechin1: Member; Mar 29, 2015; 229 posts; 73 upvotes; Ottawa, ON

Feb 18th, 2018 10:29 pm

I usually cover my lower face with my scarf, so the air isn't as cold when breathing in and it helps keep some heat when breathing out.

Feb 19th, 2018 5:49 pm

#3

Dumbbelldore: Deal Addict; Apr 5, 2016; 2611 posts; 186 upvotes

Feb 19th, 2018 5:49 pm

Hm could it be you're not warmed up beforehand? If it helps do breathing exercises before you head out.

Feb 19th, 2018 9:28 pm

#4

Dark Phoenix: Deal Addict; Sep 20, 2008; 1358 posts; 407 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 19th, 2018 9:28 pm

Being in the cold doesn't cause a cold.

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Feb 20th, 2018 9:49 pm

#5

Jorpho: Deal Addict; Aug 15, 2003; 3086 posts; 588 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 20th, 2018 9:49 pm

I have no problems at all. I suppose I have good lung capacity? I also I tend to get pretty warm once I get going.

at1212b wrote: ↑lower temperature in the nose results in higher % of getting cold

I'm pretty sure that is not supported by science.

Feb 23rd, 2018 11:07 am

#6

Poppwl: Deal Addict; Aug 15, 2015; 1568 posts; 195 upvotes; Markham, ON

Feb 23rd, 2018 11:07 am

I bundle up and wear clothes that blocks the wind!

Inside my layer of clothes I am like a hot sauna! As soon as I stop running, I will be cold. Make sure you know your own stamina and endurance so you don't stop running until you are at a place where you can have a warm shower with a change of clothes.

Feb 23rd, 2018 12:33 pm

#7

McKinsey: Deal Addict; Oct 18, 2014; 1950 posts; 848 upvotes; HK

Feb 23rd, 2018 12:33 pm

I use base layer underneath, and go at it hard. I'm usually sweating despite how cold it is.

Feb 25th, 2018 7:42 pm

#8

veryboredguy: Deal Addict; Jul 17, 2009; 1188 posts; 334 upvotes

Feb 25th, 2018 7:42 pm

probably dry air irritating your throat. Baclava, scarf or something similar to cover your mouth/nose should do the trick and give you a small pocket of air with some humidity to make running doable outside.

Mar 20th, 2018 5:01 pm

#9

dlhunter: Deal Fanatic; Jun 27, 2007; 5474 posts; 1904 upvotes

Mar 20th, 2018 5:01 pm

define cold?

personally, it's -5 and below. If you breathe hard, slow down. Inhale through mouth, exhale via nose.
for anything under 20 mins, it's unlikely to feel cold.

for men, warm underwear a must in the cold. Along with mittens, good hat and windbreaker.

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