Winter Runnning
By
Chris Graff
of
Trackcoach.com
It is cold out there. You don’t know if you should go for
a run. Here is something that might help you decide. Below is a
chart which tells you how cold it feels when it is windy out. Across
the top is wind in miles per hour, and down the side is the
temperature on you thermometer. By crossing the two you can see how
cold it feels out there.
Wind chill Factor - Based on Wind in
Miles per hour
| ActualTemp (degrees
F) |
Wind (miles per
hour) |
| calm |
5 |
10 |
15 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
|
| 50 |
48 |
40 |
36 |
32 |
30 |
28 |
27 |
26 |
|
| 40 |
37 |
28 |
22 |
18 |
16 |
13 |
11 |
10 |
|
| 30 |
27 |
16 |
9 |
4 |
0 |
-2 |
-4 |
-6 |
|
| 20 |
16 |
4 |
-5 |
-10 |
-15 |
-18 |
-20 |
-21 |
|
| 10 |
6 |
-9 |
-18 |
-25 |
-29 |
-33 |
-35 |
-37 |
|
| 0 |
-5 |
-21 |
-36 |
-39 |
-44 |
-48 |
-49 |
-53 |
|
| -10 |
-15 |
-33 |
-45 |
-53 |
-59 |
-63 |
-67 |
-69 |
|
| -20 |
-26 |
-46 |
-58 |
-67 |
-74 |
-79 |
-82 |
-85 |
|
| -30 |
-36 |
-58 |
-72 |
-82 |
-87 |
-94 |
-98 |
-102 |
|
If properly dressed, it is safe to run in temperatures as
low as negative numbers, but if you are going to do this make sure
to wear heavy gloves, a hat, and warm clothes. New drylete
technology will keep your skin dry by wicking moisture of your skin
and is recommended. However it is crucial that you keep your
extremities covered. If after ten minutes of running your are still
felling freezing, consider turning back, there is no glory in
becoming a frostbitten popsicle. Be sure to check out our tips
section for a list of cold running weather tips to keep you safe.
Have a good run!
