Can I run in windy weather?

Windy weather is really not suitable for running, mainly for the following three reasons:

First, respiratory problems

When running in windy weather, especially against the wind, the burden on the respiratory system is aggravated. The windy day may be accompanied by sand blowing, and the inhaled gas will contain dust and bacteria. These conditions can cause cough, digestive system disease attack or breath.

Second, safety hazards

Strong winds exceeding level 6 are likely to cause unsafe factors such as the falling of billboards and the breaking of trees. Every year, there are reports of casualties caused by strong winds blowing down billboards.

Third, muscle spasms

Muscle spasms are very easy in case of insufficient warm-up or cold and wind. Because the ambient temperature is low and the muscles are very sticky, both the range of motion and the force will be affected. Moreover, in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, rheumatism and joint pain have a great relationship with the wind.

Don't run around in windy days? Four preparations are indispensable

It is not suitable for running in windy days. If a runner can't bear the feeling that he wants to run in this weather, he needs to make the following preparations to meet the challenge of windy weather.

1. Choose suitable running clothes, and quick-drying clothes are the first choice.

It is the best choice to wear quick-drying clothes for running in windy days. Because the fabric is not hydrophilic, it is difficult for water to stay on the clothes. At the same time, the fabric has been specially treated and has good sweat permeability, so it has the advantages of quick drying, wear resistance and tear resistance. If you wear cotton clothes in windy days, sweat is difficult to volatilize and it is easy to catch a cold after being blown by the wind. After training, runners are most likely to catch cold when they are sweating all over, so they should go home and change clothes immediately after the training.

2. Warm-up is the key

Muscle spasms easily when it is not warm-up enough or it is cold and windy, so warm-up activities should be done well in such weather conditions. The temperature in windy days is relatively low, and the muscles of runners are sticky, which will greatly affect the amplitude and movement during running. Before running, reasonable warm-up should be carried out to stretch the muscles.

3. Choosing the right breathing mode < P > Running in windy days, the most obvious phenomenon is that the runner's breathing is blocked. During running, he will feel very laborious and can't breathe. At this time, he should master the rhythm and depth of breathing. Breathing through the nose can reduce the inhalation of dust in the air, but running in windy days requires more oxygen consumption. Running in windy days with only one nose breathing can't meet the normal training, so you should use your nose and mouth. Put your tongue against the upper jaw and let air blow in from both sides of your tongue. If you only breathe with your mouth when running, the disadvantage is that you will inhale dust and bacteria in the air. After all, your nose has a certain filtering function. Adjust your running pace according to the situation to ensure the depth of breathing.

4. Try training against the wind

You can try running against the wind in the first half, and then run with the wind when you are tired in the second half. The wind is the flow of air, and the flow will generate force. When the wind is downwind, the force generated by the air flow is the same as the running direction of the runner, while when the wind is against the wind, this force is just the opposite, and the motivation of the runner to move forward will be offset. However, it is a great test for the runner to try training against the wind in this case, but the speed lost by running against the wind far exceeds the speed increased by running against the wind.