Anyone planning on running outside today with gyms closed?

joey1111

I had read on FB that some people were planning on running outside. I think this is madness. I was out walking last night for 2 km each way and it was both dangerous and freezing on any exposed parts of the body.

It took me about half an hour to do the 2k and the same coming home.

I think sitting it out for the next two days is advisable although the cabin fever will be a killer.

RacoonQueen

Ran yesterday, it was fine. Only dodgy place to run was the tracks from the rangers trucks in the park. But could run between or either side of them. Looks fine again here today and will be going out shortly. I could just do laps of the 'hill' in our estate anyway which is 600m round.

joey1111

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Ran yesterday, it was fine. Only dodgy place to run was the tracks from the rangers trucks in the park. But could run between or either side of them. Looks fine again here today and will be going out shortly. I could just do laps of the 'hill' in our estate anyway which is 600m round.

What shoes were you wearing and were you on the grass?
I could hardly stay on my feet on the compressed snowy paths that were icy as well. The wind was also very severe on open roads with poor visibility when it started snowing again.

I think all local parks are closed today as well so you're lucky if you live near the Phoenix park.

I'll stick to my walking, can't risk an injury at my age

and still ricky villa

Come to Wicklow!
It's like the Twilight Zone here. Very little snow. I've been running as normal with just the odd icy patch

rustynutz

Went for a run yesterday around the local park, there was loads of grip on the uncompacted snow

Krusty_Clown

I broke out the yaktrax last night and had no problem on the icy paths, but headed for the mountain trails for my first run in my trail shoes. Just soft snow up there.
The runs were so slow though that I question the benefits so unless I can find a treadie today, I'm considering taking a day off for some essential maintenance (strength and core). If you are planning on running today, fresh snow only or get yourself some yaktrax.

daheff

Is it really worth running the risk of serious injury just to keep running in this weather?

I run & understand the motivation/buzz but people need to use common sense as well.

Take a couple of down days & be better able for running when things clear up rather than potentially slipping and breaking a leg and being out for ages

joey1111

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I broke out the yaktrax last night and had no problem on the icy paths, but headed for the mountain trails for my first run in my trail shoes. Just soft snow up there.
The runs were so slow though that I question the benefits so unless I can find a treadie today, I'm considering taking a day off for some essential maintenance (strength and core). If you are planning on running today, fresh snow only or get yourself some yaktrax.

Had to google them, they're exactly what I need. You've just reminded me that I have a brand spanking new pair of trail runners in the boot the past 6 months that I forgot about. Hopefully they'll do for walking in the compact snow.

youngrun

Running on grass today and its fine . Not a fan of the road and would steer clear unless have snowgrips on shoes. Nowhere near as bad as 2009/10 years here

TFBubendorfer

I ploughed a few miles through the snow on a dirt track and it was fine as well, not slippery at all. It was perfectly safe.

I cut it short and went home when the wind picked up and I started getting cold / got bored with doing laps.

RacoonQueen

I see Marlay is closed actually...just been out to the shop and paths in here seem ok, not sure what they'll be like outside the estate though. Not as many people milling around the estate as there was yesterday morning (novelty obviously worn off already). I'm not sure I can be bothered but cabin fever and all that..

jrkb

Just back from a run in Bushy Park Terenure lots of grip so no probs running but when the wind gets up it really cuts you in two.

Dev84

Lads is a status red in place. People being advised not to leave the house. Take it seriously.

RacoonQueen

Dev84 wrote: »

Lads is a status red in place. People being advised not to leave the house. Take it seriously.

They've said on the news that is more for being on the road - they also say to stay in from 4pm, morning is fine. Walking is fine. Being out with your kids playing in the snow, is fine. It's only snow ffs - the footpaths are perfectly safe. Parks are perfectly safe.
I can understand asking people to keep off the roads but walking / running is perfectly safe.

joey1111

RacoonQueen wrote: »

They've said on the news that is more for being on the road - they also say to stay in from 4pm, morning is fine. Walking is fine. Being out with your kids playing in the snow, is fine. It's only snow ffs - the footpaths are perfectly safe. Parks are perfectly safe.
I can understand asking people to keep off the roads but walking / running is perfectly safe.

I seen a few people actually cycling last night but on bikes with traction control.

I seen a guy attempting to cycle on one of the icy days on a racer and he came down hard on his side when stationary at the lights which seems to be worse than coming down while moving.

Yeah 4 pm is the deadline for staying indoors is what they're saying. Try and get out soon for supplies and some much needed air.

Dev84

RacoonQueen wrote: »

They've said on the news that is more for being on the road - they also say to stay in from 4pm, morning is fine. Walking is fine. Being out with your kids playing in the snow, is fine. It's only snow ffs - the footpaths are perfectly safe. Parks are perfectly safe.
I can understand asking people to keep off the roads but walking / running is perfectly safe.

Its only snow ffs.

Thats the kinda attitude that gets people injured or killed. And then in turn puts front line services under pressure. Good lad.

KielyUnusual

If you run early in the morning before the snow on the paths get compacted, its fine. Did a few laps of UCD this morning. It was lovely. Better than yesterday when the snow was a bit too fresh and it was a bit of a chore. Good XC practice maybe.

RacoonQueen

RacoonQueen wrote: »

the footpaths are perfectly safe.

:rolleyes:

Safiri

Deleted User wrote: »

:rolleyes:

They are where I am anyway. Humidity is so low and the snow is so dry that they're not that slippy, it's been a really dry freeze so far.

Safiri

Safiri wrote: »

They are where I am anyway. Humidity is so low and the snow is so dry that they're not that slippy, it's been a really dry freeze so far.

Thats nice for where you are. The footpaths around me are lethal so a poster declaring that a Red alert warning means footpaths are perfectly safe is just irresponsible. Judge the footpaths in your own vicinity yourself if you don't want to heed the national warning.

Coffee Fulled Runner

Just got a dusting of snow yesterday afternoon. I put on my trail running shoes, ski mask and gloves and stuck to the fresh snow on country roads, the wind chill was the worst. We had heavier snow in January I did the same thing. I'll see how it is this evening in the north west but I'll probably take today and tomorrow off and head for the mountain trails Saturday and Sunday

RacoonQueen

Safiri wrote: »

They are where I am anyway. Humidity is so low and the snow is so dry that they're not that slippy, it's been a really dry freeze so far.

Fine where I am too. Just because it may not be safe some are, doesn't mean its the case where others are. Some people have barely any snow, where my colleague is in Wicklow there is barely a dusting.
Again, it's only snow. I worked in a hospital through our last big snow..also ran in it then too with no issues. None of our multitude of patients from the snow in 2010 were from people out running...
Lets not overreact, the current weather conditions, where I am, are fine to run in and it hasn't stopped snowing all morning...it's a bit slower, a bit tough but I wouldn't be rolling my eyes at anyone running in it.

Look for reasons and ways to train, not excuses not to. Not a chance I'd venture out in the car, but on foot I can't see any issue. As I say, can just get out to the hill in my estate and lap that anyway.

Dev84

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Fine where I am too. Just because it may not be safe some are, doesn't mean its the case where others are. Some people have barely any snow, where my colleague is in Wicklow there is barely a dusting.
Again, it's only snow. I worked in a hospital through our last big snow..also ran in it then too with no issues. None of our multitude of patients from the snow in 2010 were from people out running...
Lets not overreact, the current weather conditions, where I am, are fine to run in and it hasn't stopped snowing all morning...it's a bit slower, a bit tough but I wouldn't be rolling my eyes at anyone running in it.

Look for reasons and ways to train, not excuses not to. Not a chance I'd venture out in the car, but on foot I can't see any issue. As I say, can just get out to the hill in my estate and lap that anyway.

Yeh exaclty. I done 120kmph on the motorway this morning. Felt it was perfectly safe myself. Feck the warnings.

RacoonQueen

Someone should dig out the threads from 2010 for our more recent posters...Robin, you still got your shoes from that winter? :pac:

Safiri

Dev84 wrote: »

Yeh exaclty. I done 120kmph on the motorway this morning. Felt it was perfectly safe myself. Feck the warnings.

Running doesn't put any other persons like at risk like a 2 ton chunk of steel hurtling down the road at 120kph though. I'm moving at probably 13kph and can react pretty easily to any slippy patch I can see.

Dev84

Safiri wrote: »

Running doesn't put any other persons like at risk like a 2 ton chunk of steel hurtling down the road at 120kph though. I'm moving at probably 13kph and can react pretty easily to any slippy patch I can see.

But i felt the area i was in was safe.

pconn062

I have today scheduled as a rest day, so won't be running anyway but did 10k last night on an off road gravel track with fresh snow and it was fine. Strangely, never once did I think I was risking my life. Be smart, use your judgement, don't drive from 4pm onwards and try not to get too wrapped up in the media hysteria.

OOnegative

pconn062 wrote: »

I have today scheduled as a rest day, so won't be running anyway but did 10k last night on an off road gravel track with fresh snow and it was fine. Strangely, never once did I think I was risking my life. Be smart, use your judgement, don't drive from 4pm onwards and try not to get too wrapped up in the media hysteria.

Seen the photo, looked fine for running.

pconn062

OOnegative wrote: »

Seen the photo, looked fine for running.

The beard kept me warm.

Safiri

Dev84 wrote: »

Yeh exaclty. I done 120kmph on the motorway this morning. Felt it was perfectly safe myself. Feck the warnings.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man

RacoonQueen

Have just seen another renegade running out of my estate.Walkers at it all morning. Haven't been out myself yet as I'm working and not sure I can be arsed now will probably just jump on the turbo. Just thinking back while out yesterday to the threads in 2010 and everyone trying to find ways to get out. Major panics on here with everyone training for spring marathons. And making these
http://skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm

Ultraman100

#staysafe out there lads,u may get cold and wet

Zebra3

Was very safe walking about my area yesterday but too much to lose by risking it for a few kms.

Safiri

pconn062 wrote: »

The beard kept me warm.

Tea cosy gone out of fashion?;)

Djoucer

Jaysus at this thread.

It's perfectly acceptable to go running in the snow. It's great craic.

Just look for snow and avoid icy paths. I've been running in snow many times this year. Worse case was that my feet got a bit damp.

Obviously adhere to the 4pm warning.

Shane12

Went for a 5mile run in north Cork this morning paths are good, good traction on fresh snow, no real traffic to worry about. Wind is cutting when running into it alright. Ran a little bit slower than normal.

YFlyer

I was out running yesterday along the riverbank in Plassey Limerick yesterday. It was abit windy. Mind you, I was only doing the Kenya shuttle though.

Will head out around 2 pm and hopefully do a tempo run or 3 by 7 minutes depending on the road conditions.

Brego888

https://youtu.be/9H7IqL5w9Qo

RayCun

Snow is fine, but the ice underneath isn't and there's a lot of that on the paths around me. I'll be taking a rest day, and hoping a gym opens again soon

and still ricky villa

RacoonQueen wrote: »

will probably just jump on the turbo

Likewise, I was waiting on someone else to raise their head above the parapet first

pconn062

Deleted User wrote: »

Thats nice for where you are. The footpaths around me are lethal so a poster declaring that a Red alert warning means footpaths are perfectly safe is just irresponsible. Judge the footpaths in your own vicinity yourself if you don't want to heed the national warning.

This is where using your judgment and common sense comes into things. Heed the warning and don't go out after 4pm. Until then, assess the situation yourself and make your own decision.

On a side note, social media and these forums seem to whip people up into a mild frenzy about these weather events. We need a middle ground, be prepared, not hysterical.

adrian522

I did 8 miles this morning, it was perfectly fine. Running on fresh snow is fine. I didn't bother yesterday as it was just icy on the footpaths. Could have went up to the park I guess but was getting dark when I got in from work so stayed indoors and did some weights!

Dev84

Safiri wrote: »

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_man

Oh i see. Thats in relation to the op i presume?

Testosterscone

People always tend to go one of two ways. Egoism where people see it as a badge of honour for getting out or people who succumb to mass hysteria.

There is a happy medium. Respect the weather rathet than fearing it. There are plenty of countries who deal with running in this weather every year bit have common sense about it.

Just as likely to hurt yourself throwing yourself down a hill on a bit of plastic but people tend to not be up in arma about that.

joey1111

Testosterscone wrote: »

People always tend to go one of two ways. Egoism where people see it as a badge of honour for getting out or people who succumb to mass hysteria.

There is a happy medium. Respect the weather rathet than fearing it. There are plenty of countries who deal with running in this weather every year bit have common sense about it.

Just as likely to hurt yourself throwing yourself down a hill on a bit of plastic but people tend to not be up in arma about that.

Not this girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojOl0xyee8w

laura_ac3

Testosterscone wrote: »

People always tend to go one of two ways. Egoism where people see it as a badge of honour for getting out or people who succumb to mass hysteria.

There is a happy medium. Respect the weather rathet than fearing it. There are plenty of countries who deal with running in this weather every year bit have common sense about it.

Just as likely to hurt yourself throwing yourself down a hill on a bit of plastic but people tend to not be up in arma about that.

Very well put. After a rest day yesterday due to the ice I thought today might be better with the fresh snow. Walked to a nearby park to avoid running on possibly slippy paths (although they mostly seemed fine) and had a lovely short run doing laps in the park after sussing out conditions underfoot. Plenty of people there walking dogs, families building snowmen, kids on tobaggon slides and loads of kids playing in the playground. I very much doubt there's people in a panic about others engaging in those activities. As long as people judge their area on its merits, exercise caution and common sense and listen to whatever advice is given, in the case of today be home by 4, I don't see any issue with people potentially running. If the park hadn't been suitable for it today at the very least I'd have got some fresh air out for a walk there and back.

RacoonQueen

and still ricky villa wrote: »

Likewise, I was waiting on someone else to raise their head above the parapet first

Went out in the end when there seemed to be a break in the snow. Grand out there where I am. Keep an eye in front of you and assess whether its safe to continue and its fine.

Turbo this eve

pconn062 wrote: »

This is where using your judgment and common sense comes into things. Heed the warning and don't go out after 4pm. Until then, assess the situation yourself and make your own decision.

Yeah, obviously everyone is living different places and need to make different decisions. I'm lucky where i am that it is safe to get out. Roads are well cleared too so even crossing them is not dodgy as they can often be turned to ice rinks in this kinda weather.

Hurrache

Testosterscone wrote: »

yourself down a hill on a bit of plastic but people tend to not be up in arma about that.

I don't think Ulster got much snow yet so there's no point in travelling up in fairness.

Testosterscone

Hurrache wrote: »

I don't think Ulster got much snow yet so there's no point in travelling up in fairness.

Haha was reading back there and not the only mispelling. Working on a temporary phone at moment so alot of my posts probably need to be proof read judging by my recent post

OOnegative

Gladly go for a run but my missus is in Ireland & looks like it will be Saturday at earliest before she will get back. Think it’s bordering on child abuse bringing a 3 & 7 year old out in -16 real feel!! Glad i’m in taper!!

average_runner

Saw some idiot running on the road in Lucan last night. Dressed in all black and blocking traffic!!

Didnt get out yesterday or today but count all the times go up and down the hills after the kids was good hill training.