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Running in Wildfire Smoke (self.running)

submitted 1 year ago by wheresbicki to c/running

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Anyone have suggestions on how to train while dealing with intense wildlife smoke pollution? I'm in the Midwest and recently the air quality got really really bad, so I've been taking a break on outdoor activities. The bad air quality will continue for at least a week if not longer, so I do still want to train. What do people recommend? Just treadmill for the time being? Easy runs with a mask?

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[–] Drewsteau 7 points 1 year ago

I would suggest wearing an N95 mask if you intend on going for a run outside, and make sure it fits snug too. A surgical mask or cloth mask may help a bit, but they are not as effective at filtering out particulates, especially the smaller particles less than 2.5uM in diameter which can enter your bloodstream! Stay safe, I am also in the Midwest and haven’t been able to go for a bike ride yet this week as the AQI here hasn’t dropped below 200