How Cold Is Too Cold to Run?

We all love to run outside, but this time of year in North America it is winter and for some of us that means extremely cold temperatures. So the questions is: when is it too cold to safely run outside?
Coach Dan digs into the science and tells us when it is too cold to run!
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[@gregdankert]

Once was running in -5F - ish I noticed my watch had stopped - I went back home

[@S.F.Martin100]

You entered the multiverse. 😅🔥

[@denischiosa4496]

that's why I don't wear a watch, just run...

[@renataferreira8829]

thats too much! 😮

[@astrowoah1008]

Lmao

[@Jangmo31]

Winter is my favourite season for running (Eastern Ontario here) but I can't believe you didn't mention the most important thing about running in cold temperatures, which is to cover your face! It makes a huge difference by trapping the warmth and humidity from your breathing so you're not getting that chilled dry air straight into your lungs.

[@theghosttiger1446]

Sucks if you have to wear glasses. Curse those things.

[@kahlis]

Living north of the arctic circle I'd say it's never too cold to run.. At least where I live, but we usually dont get below -40C. But every winter we get -35-38C. And if it's time for my run then I run.

[@99centfacts82]

Speak murican !!

[@matteoventura6344]

what kind of gear do you use?

[@jeanines_channel3246]

It’s not the cold weather that gets me, but the wind blowing it into your face!

[@-esox-3714]

I was running at -10°C (14f) this winter and it felt completely fine, probably it was just above the critical threshold mentioned in the video.

[@mrs.i9176]

Runner from Texas here! But I recently moved to Fairbanks Alaska. I’ve never run in the extreme cold and wanted to give it a go. (I work outside in the cold everyday) Thanks for the info!

[@TrainInspired]

I ran in 5°F around Christmas time... It was BRUTAL! Made 20°F feel better the next day though... And yes, I brought the intensity down...

[@SchvennMeister]

I suffered from cold induced asthma and so never ran outside in freezing temperatures until this year. The addition of a knitted gaiter and ski goggles to my kit made all the difference in the world. I've now been outside on a run as cold as -27ºC, -34ºC with windchill. Granted, I was wearing 2 layers plus an outer shell, but I was plenty warm, as was the air entering my lungs. I was also only going at a 6:16/KM pace, which is Zone 2 running for me. Dressing for the weather can buy you a lot of room, even in our bitterly cold Canadian winters.

[@flowersnspam3936]

Thank goodness I live in San Diego CA

[@flowersnspam3936]

@@wza223-fo3mc Was not bragging. That’s all in your head. it's nice and warm.

[@Norden_king]

Thank you, good information. I'm in Alberta and so the minus 15 was concerning as that isn't very cold in Alberta... -47 last January was fun. But the intensity piece makes sense

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

Never too cold over here in the UK, you may just wear more & run slower, though it can be painful thawing out sometimes 🥶

[@christopherbailey4213]

Me in 40°F weather being a baby. Usually 80-100 in non winter times though

[@Kelly_Ben]

Oh wow. I used to love hiking in cold weather... like, -20 F. I usually kept the intensity under control. I definitely don't think I could/ would run in that though!

[@watchme1368]

Headed out for a run. It is 0 out here in Chicago and windchill even colder. Layer up and go have some fun.

[@elsieoneill6181]

Nice! Im on the island too and have been doing some winter workouts in my garage. Best wishes!

[@guy197]

"He's got a PhD in something fancy". LOL

[@jeanlee28]

You're a real trooper!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤜🤛👊

[@tendrhearted]

Ran in 7 degrees Fahrenheit recently, that was brutal never again. I usually okay with 15 degrees and above but anything below 10 degrees starts to feel terrible.

[@Findgod222]

Walked for 2 hours and 27 mins the other day in -11 degree weather and it wasn’t that bad. I feel like it’s easier to run/walk long distances in cold weather because you’re not becoming dehydrated.

[@timeonfeet]

Really interesting to hear the science behind it all. I definitely prefer the cold over the heat but then here in the UK the most we've had is about -4 degrees centigrade so nothing too extreme!

[@slkendall85]

Laughing from Winnipeg, definitely run at -30C. Just cover your face with a merino buff to keep the heat in.

[@chrisdick726]

I hear ya! I’m from Carman.

[@czaidesu9415]

i watched this after trying to run at -24 in calgary

[@lionsden3437]

Thank you for this information brother!

[@carmellegarcia7900]

I wonder if more "seasoned" runners lungs can handle lower temperatures than newer runners.

[@S.F.Martin100]

Go Dan! Thanks for the video! 🔥

[@challylcami]

Did the run experience kill this man? He looks like a ghost. 😂 J/K 0:14 I Love the channel very informative!

[@Glendatheagoodwitch]

I’m from Kansas. It can be 40 degrees F, and with the windchill it would be 31 F

[@darstar217]

Great video! I wonder if there’s a video about when it’s too hot to run

[@michaelbatterbee448]

We’ve had a couple of -6 days here in the uk recently I enjoyed. Running it it still though Brilliant video BTW very informative 👍

[@TrulyTellia]

This is awesome

[@irenegracelife]

I hate any temps under 20 degrees Fahrenheit 😅

[@pranayama-running-Jendrik]

I had exactly this believe sentence sentence in my mind till I go running in the winter outside. And slowly my believe has change weather wise 😃👊 Now I‘m happy when it‘s cold, windy, snowy or rainy because in my world I feel the love even more when the weather conditions are much more intense 🔥💪👌🤩

[@ct4649]

Great video thank you

[@katherinerackow3029]

My only concern is ice. Don't want to injure myself in a fall. That being said, if it got below 5°F I probably wouldn't run. Maybe a brisk walk.

[@danedralin8064]

Win Hof would say differently 😂😂. Buts he’s a different animal

[@joecostu1571]

At 55 once i run in -22 . 17 ml wind im good no problem. With my lungs what i notice. -10 or -15 below is good just breath through your nose i dint know when I stared running in winter mexican guy running in Minnesota winters

[@sebbymanabat4764]

Me watching this after running 4 miles at -20C at 08:30 pace per mile.

[@PyroClit]

Come to Norway. You see people running even on snowstorms. Crazy vikings.

[@JustRed916]

I think it differs for different people

[@kasztankap]

wow, I never heard about it :) thx:)

[@sharon5081]

Thank u 🙏 ❤

[@tasharyland]

Coach dan! Im moving back to Newfoundland in December and I am wondering what are your go to shoes for winter runs????

[@stephentueller899]

Could you provide a link to the research you cite? In the Utah mountains we have a good sized community that run or mountain bike down to -15F/-26C on the regular, and none of the athletes who do this have notice long term lung problems, and even though performance is impacted our community finds it a situational issue rather a health risk. Thanks.

[@infamousskater05]

You're running in -10 in Canada with no face mask and I'm in new England with like 3 layers on and a facemask, I guess we're just built different.

[@hrudayadithya5078]

Me & My Friend preparing to run shirtless in -1°C 😎👍 !!

[@emiliechen1798]

Ig that's the end of running outside when winter hits (norway...)

[@kylesky9664]

i once breathed air so cold it felt like many small needles. maybe that wasnt such a good idea

[@bobbynygaardchrisitansen6874]

I have astma and my doctor told me to breath into the nose in cold temperature not easy for me if it is cold.

[@jamesg871]

Running in winter sucks. Too much ice and easy to slip.

[@armchaircoach]

I can attest it's never too cold to run. Ran 2k in -55F weather just fine last month. Just wear the right layers

[@josebravo834]

My testes get cold when I run in cold weather. 🥶🥶

[@HyenaEmpyema]

1:24

[@rknine7998]

Is 27°F okay for running 6 miles?

[@TheRunExperience]

as long as you are properly dressed, you'll be fine!

[@Sight_on_Christ]

Can’t y’all get sick from running in the cold?

[@obdnanrsmith8572]

Please find a beach lol, you need some sun man.

[@Ionut-lm9cj]

Abcd

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@brianmaschewski8782]

Crock of bs i run to -30C IN NORTHERN QUEBEC LAST 25 YRS MY LUNGS HAVE NO DAMAGE

[@Kermito-c7m]

What’s with the accent

[@EmAyeJayy]

Srry what’re you talking aboot ehhh?

[@Kermito-c7m]

@ don’t be sorry so much man up … you have an accent

[@EmAyeJayy]

@@Kermito-c7m that’s why we have CAA instead of AAA It’d confuse us saying “eh, eh, eh”

[@Kermito-c7m]

@ are you drunk

[@EmAyeJayy]

@@Kermito-c7m we do have more alcohol in our beer!

[@Matto_Harvo]

Breath through your nose

[@joshuadalus]

Mother Teresa on the thumbnail