Running in a polluted area question.

[Laza cds mma]

My city has polluted air , but i really love running , so what are your thoughts on this ? Should i monitor the levels of pollution and try to run when the air is least polluted or what ? Does the benefit of the exercise outweigh the dangers of pollutants ?

 

[biscuitsbrah]

No access to treadmills in your city?

 

[Laza cds mma]

I like to run outside and i hate being surrounded by a bunch of people in the gym when i'm training.

 

[MatterOverMind]

No access to treadmills in your city?

Or a hamster wheel!

 

[biscuitsbrah]

I like to run outside and i hate being surrounded by a bunch of people in the gym when i'm training.

Well then suck in that polluted air I guess lol

 

[Fahcough]

Is there times of day when pollution is worse ? Wouldn't think it would clear up in an hour to breathable air. And if you're in it all the time, it doesn't matter if you're running or walking to car.

 

[NoSmilez]

You just need to run during non peak hours. 2-4pm or at night when it gets darker. Also how bad is your city? I thought NY, LA, DC and Bangkok wasn't that bad if you avoid the busy areas. They are parks where you can run trails or use a track.

 

[shunyata]

My city has polluted air , but i really love running , so what are your thoughts on this ? Should i monitor the levels of pollution and try to run when the air is least polluted or what ? Does the benefit of the exercise outweigh the dangers of pollutants ?

No, it forces you to breath in more of whatever crap is in the air.

You can run with a mask on to filter some of the particles out, run inside, or go for a drive to get out of the city and run in the woods.

 

[genecop]

Any areas outside the city limits with better air?

 

[Laza cds mma]

They are parks where you can run trails or use a track.

I will run in the park near my house when the pollution levels are low or at least moderate , not when they're high , thank you all for the responses.

A good article on this
https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20827012/polluted-runs/

 

[deadshot138]

Id suggest moving

 

[Laza cds mma]

Id suggest moving

It's not that polluted and i can follow the pollution levels in my city ( Belgrade , Serbia ) online so it's not such a big deal , i didn't know that when i started this thread but i read a few articles that give good tips on how to avoid the pollution when you're running.