Comments on: What I learned in my 3d month of running + FAQ

By: ggresggres

ggresggres — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:48:02 +0000

thanks!

By: Marta L.

Marta L. — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:51:09 +0000

Jure, congrats! i'm thinking about starting, too! I found out my running season must not be just 5 months a year because since in the winter I observe a lack of energy and my body is not fit! At all!

Great post!

By: Jure Cuhalev

Jure Cuhalev — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:26:12 +0000

Thanks Tomaz, that makes a lot of sense. I'll refrain from running in
temperatures below zero as I'm afraid of icing anyway.

By: Tomaž

Tomaž — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:35:39 +0000

Jure, congrats on your running achievements – It's nice to read that someone has such enthusiasm about a positive change in his life.

But I have to add something that is not in your favor:
As an experienced cyclist, I can state that running (for recreational purposes) in temperatures below -5°C is total stupidity. When you are running or cycling in these freezing temperatures, you put your lungs under immense pressure to absorb the cold air that u are breathing – this can cause long term lungs health problems.
Plus – your joints can't warm up to a core temperature, that allows it's natural “lubricant” layer to function properly – this type of abnormal joints behavior (if repeated sequentially) can also cause long term problems with your ankles and knees.

I'm not a sports doctor, but I happen to be a good college of Mitja Tancik (Domžale) – personal trainer and long time competitor in world class mountain bike racing

By: bigk

bigk — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Odli?en zapis!