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First time jogging in cold weather and I feel awful

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It just started getting cold (below 50F) in Austin a few weeks ago. It was 40F tonight and I went out for my usual short jog/walk (about 1.5 miles, 75% jogging and 25% walking). It's not usually not too difficult for me, but I really struggled with it and I felt awful during/after. My lungs were burning from breathing the cold air and I felt nauseous after a few minutes. Any tips for acclimating myself to the colder air?
 
Were you coughing after the run? Producing any sputum/phlegm? If so, you may actually have exercise induced asthma which is worst in cold, dry weather. Easiest thing to do is go in, talk to the doctor, and get a pre-exercise inhaler.

If that's not the case, you may want to try breathing in through your mouth as it may be less painful - that's the case for me. Less pain in sinuses and lungs. You can try toughing it out a bit and try again. If it's still the same or worst, then yeah, definitely go chat with the doctor.
 
SociallyChallenged said:
Were you coughing after the run? Producing any sputum/phlegm? If so, you may actually have exercise induced asthma which is worst in cold, dry weather. Easiest thing to do is go in, talk to the doctor, and get a pre-exercise inhaler.

If that's not the case, you may want to try breathing in through your mouth as it may be less painful - that's the case for me. Less pain in sinuses and lungs. You can try toughing it out a bit and try again. If it's still the same or worst, then yeah, definitely go chat with the doctor.
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I did have a little bit of coughing afterwards. I was producing tons of sputum and had to spit several times during the run, which is not typical for me.
 
I have a love hate relationship with running in the cold. Lowest I've ever ran to was around 37F. High 40's is the most comfortable for me, anything low 40s or below and my nose just starts running along with me and it's just freaking annoying having to sniff/wipe/blow it.
 
Leros said:
I did have a little bit of coughing afterwards. I was producing tons of sputum and had to spit several times during the run, which is not typical for me.
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I'm not an MD, but I am an exercise physiologist and that's consistent with exercise induced asthma. Go chat with your primary care physician and mention you think it may be exercise induced asthma. Usually, they'll prescribe you an inhaler and see how that works. If you feel alright, don't have coughing, and don't produce any sputum, then that was it. If not, you'll have to go back in and chat. Likelihood though is that it's just minor exercise induced asthma, exacerbated by the cold weather conditions.
 
darkxshade said:
I have a love hate relationship with running in the cold. Lowest I've ever ran to was around 37F. High 40's is the most comfortable for me, anything low 40s or below and my nose just starts running along with me and it's just freaking annoying having to sniff/wipe/blow it.
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I prefer it over 40F. Lowest I've done was 10F or so. Temperature doesn't stop me unless it is coupled with strong wind.
 
I went yesterday for 5k at about 37F. My lungs were a little sore after, but no big deal. Last January when I was just getting started running I went every second day no matter the weather. The worst day was -25F and blizzarding with about 6 inches of snow on the ground already. That was tough, but fun. I wasn't running any more than 1.5 - 2 miles at that point yet, but the hardest part was the beginning before I warmed up.
 
-25F ... wow. That's crazy. Curious, how did you dress for it? Do you have a face mask? I've thought about getting one but I'd only use it a few times each year here in Connecticut.
 
IHateMyJob2004 said:
-25F ... wow. That's crazy. Curious, how did you dress for it? Do you have a face mask? I've thought about getting one but I'd only use it a few times each year here in Connecticut.
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I don't remember exactly, it was almost a year ago, but I likely had my regular running clothes, a sweat shirt, a winter jacket, and an extra pair of sweat pants. I definitely had a scarf across my face and a hat, but by the end of the run I had removed them both and was way too warm with all the other clothes.
 
While I don't really consider 40F to be 'cold weather', I will say that if what 'SociallyChallenged' suggests doesn't help, I'd suggest you try keeping your throat / neck / chest warm(er). I have found that using a face mask of some sort relieves some discomfort (I'm guessing it increases the temperature of the incoming air). I've also found that keeping the chest and throat warmer makes a difference for me.

While I can't imagine what it is like to run in -25F, I'll say that running in the teens / low 20's to be not bad at all (usually, it's the conditions that ruin a run for me, not the temperature). I do use a neoprene face mask when it get's very cold. I paid about $13 for two of them (shipped) and they are easier to put on / take off compared to a balaclava. In temperatures below 0, I'd likely use a balaclava and just hydrate less and use a straw when I did drink.
 
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