So..... running

jmc41 · 07-12-2010, 14:44

I need to get something sorted, almost bit hit twice now and last nights was really close with a BMW paying no attention to the road, perhaps running in navy and black isn't the best idea though. I have a LED headlight but feel stupid wearing it when not heading down the canal (and being so close to work) - which I've avoided since the floods and ice. I'd rather sprain an ankle on the road than in a canal with no lighting.

Because of the conditions (and leg problems) I've cut my runs down, but the last two I've done in a good base layer (level 3 patagonia) and a light cheap waterproof and gloves with light walking trousers that I can wear to work too. After 5-6 miles though the gloves are too hot really and the top just doesn't let air circulate.

Where possible I've been running on the grass as it's less likely to have ice - it's not muddy because it's frozen, and I can't imagine it's any worse on the legs than the pavement. I did slip down a small curb last night and 5 miles later the leg was in severe pain. Given the left leg was fine I'm convinced this did something. It's meant to get up to 2-4C later this week...

07-12-2010, 14:44	#11
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	I need to get something sorted, almost bit hit twice now and last nights was really close with a BMW paying no attention to the road, perhaps running in navy and black isn't the best idea though. I have a LED headlight but feel stupid wearing it when not heading down the canal (and being so close to work) - which I've avoided since the floods and ice. I'd rather sprain an ankle on the road than in a canal with no lighting. Because of the conditions (and leg problems) I've cut my runs down, but the last two I've done in a good base layer (level 3 patagonia) and a light cheap waterproof and gloves with light walking trousers that I can wear to work too. After 5-6 miles though the gloves are too hot really and the top just doesn't let air circulate. Where possible I've been running on the grass as it's less likely to have ice - it's not muddy because it's frozen, and I can't imagine it's any worse on the legs than the pavement. I did slip down a small curb last night and 5 miles later the leg was in severe pain. Given the left leg was fine I'm convinced this did something. It's meant to get up to 2-4C later this week...