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In covid times, I'm finding it much much easier to breathe while running because off the mask. Seems to keep the breath both warmer and more moist.

curmudgeon22 6y ago
That's the recommendation further down in the article: > Both Giesbrecht and Kennedy say a simple face covering, such as a fabric mask, neck warmer or scarf, can go a long way to protecting the lungs from being irritated. > "If you cover your mouth, you're essentially warming the air and humidifying the air in a very productive manner," said Kennedy. "So essentially, your lung has to deal with less cold, dry air."
seibelj 6y ago
I’m looking forwards to being able to wear a mask (forever?) without being looked at sideways no matter where I am. Even a bank, etc. I used to catch a ton of sickness from the subway, I’m sure this will cut it down. Exercising and keeping my lungs warm is yet another plus.
- Rendello 6y ago
  I was always jealous of the mask as a fashion accessory in East Asian countries, and now that masks are commonplace, I'm much more comfortable walking outside in public
tata202008 6y ago
Same applies to my experience biking. I’m new to any kind of cycling, and coming off approx 1 yr of not exercising regularly (previously in moderately unfit shape). Got a hybrid fixed gear in Sep & the mask enabled multi-hour rides even once the temp dropped below to daily high of low 40s °F in Nov. I’m pleasantly surprised to report that my season hasn’t had to stop for the winter at all! I credit the mask.
tartoran 6y ago
This is working out for me as well to the point I will consider wearing a mask during the winter in the following post covid cold seasons.
tenpies 6y ago
Agree. The mask has been awesome for winter times to be honest. Face doesn't freeze off, air doesn't freeze the hairs of your nose, and my lips don't need a ton of moisturizer. The one part that sucks is when you get too much condensation in there and I still have not found a good combo that allows sunglasses without them fogging up instantaneously. The temperature difference between your exhalation and the cold does not help at all.
- c0g 6y ago
  If you wear a surgical mask, I found pushing it as high as possible to be the only thing that worked. You want the top at the same level as the nose bridge.
- p1mrx 6y ago
  > I still have not found a good combo that allows sunglasses without them fogging up instantaneously. Use medical tape (e.g. 1 inch 3M Transpore) to seal the mask around your nose, so air doesn't flow upward.
jkdfgljk 6y ago
>...off the mask... Freudian slip!
slibhb 6y ago
It's not very cold where I live (bottoms out around 15 degrees F, usually above freezing) but I've come to like the feeling of cold air in the my lungs. I also find it hard to run with a mask on. Of course this article is aimed at professional athletes in much colder conditions.
sebow 6y ago
How do you not faint after a while? Imo cooler temperature is also better for workouts and all-things breathing-wise. Also one would figure you have to short-breathe and do it faster to maintain the oxygen levels, and that's just a bad idea if you're doing anything resistance-intended,because you're just burning energy breathing harder for no good reason.(Yes you also burn energy to maintain the temperature because you intake cool air, but after the circulation sets in it's barely noticeable) Now related to the article: Yes, the "chronic cough" and the lungs explanation is something you experience for arguably the first couple of times you run/exercise outside if you're out of shape(and i might add is kind of frightening to the unexperienced).The key thing is to understand is that you have to "embrace" this fear of "the cold" and the body inherently secretes adrenaline & hormones to help you "fight" it. If this sounds like what Wim Hof says repeatedly it's because that's what it is.And i'm no doctor but you experience it.And more often than not anecdotal experience can have more insights towards the truth than the narration/study of one's experiment/anecdotal experience. We're already very weak immune-wise because of: modern times(& the clothes available), availability of heat, lack of air & sunlight, processed foods, etc.Extreme sanitization of our environments will do anything but help the situation.
myself248 6y ago
Yup, I've worn a balaclava for the last few winters, but the 'clava PLUS a mask is even better. Plus nobody looks at me funny anymore.

curmudgeon22 6y ago

That's the recommendation further down in the article: > Both Giesbrecht and Kennedy say a simple face covering, such as a fabric mask, neck warmer or scarf, can go a long way to protecting the lungs from being irritated. > "If you cover your mouth, you're essentially warming the air and humidifying the air in a very productive manner," said Kennedy. "So essentially, your lung has to deal with less cold, dry air."

seibelj 6y ago

I’m looking forwards to being able to wear a mask (forever?) without being looked at sideways no matter where I am. Even a bank, etc. I used to catch a ton of sickness from the subway, I’m sure this will cut it down. Exercising and keeping my lungs warm is yet another plus.

Rendello 6y ago
I was always jealous of the mask as a fashion accessory in East Asian countries, and now that masks are commonplace, I'm much more comfortable walking outside in public

tata202008 6y ago

Same applies to my experience biking. I’m new to any kind of cycling, and coming off approx 1 yr of not exercising regularly (previously in moderately unfit shape). Got a hybrid fixed gear in Sep & the mask enabled multi-hour rides even once the temp dropped below to daily high of low 40s °F in Nov. I’m pleasantly surprised to report that my season hasn’t had to stop for the winter at all! I credit the mask.

tartoran 6y ago

This is working out for me as well to the point I will consider wearing a mask during the winter in the following post covid cold seasons.

tenpies 6y ago

Agree. The mask has been awesome for winter times to be honest. Face doesn't freeze off, air doesn't freeze the hairs of your nose, and my lips don't need a ton of moisturizer. The one part that sucks is when you get too much condensation in there and I still have not found a good combo that allows sunglasses without them fogging up instantaneously. The temperature difference between your exhalation and the cold does not help at all.

c0g 6y ago
If you wear a surgical mask, I found pushing it as high as possible to be the only thing that worked. You want the top at the same level as the nose bridge.
p1mrx 6y ago
> I still have not found a good combo that allows sunglasses without them fogging up instantaneously. Use medical tape (e.g. 1 inch 3M Transpore) to seal the mask around your nose, so air doesn't flow upward.

jkdfgljk 6y ago

>...off the mask... Freudian slip!

slibhb 6y ago

It's not very cold where I live (bottoms out around 15 degrees F, usually above freezing) but I've come to like the feeling of cold air in the my lungs. I also find it hard to run with a mask on. Of course this article is aimed at professional athletes in much colder conditions.

sebow 6y ago

How do you not faint after a while? Imo cooler temperature is also better for workouts and all-things breathing-wise. Also one would figure you have to short-breathe and do it faster to maintain the oxygen levels, and that's just a bad idea if you're doing anything resistance-intended,because you're just burning energy breathing harder for no good reason.(Yes you also burn energy to maintain the temperature because you intake cool air, but after the circulation sets in it's barely noticeable) Now related to the article: Yes, the "chronic cough" and the lungs explanation is something you experience for arguably the first couple of times you run/exercise outside if you're out of shape(and i might add is kind of frightening to the unexperienced).The key thing is to understand is that you have to "embrace" this fear of "the cold" and the body inherently secretes adrenaline & hormones to help you "fight" it. If this sounds like what Wim Hof says repeatedly it's because that's what it is.And i'm no doctor but you experience it.And more often than not anecdotal experience can have more insights towards the truth than the narration/study of one's experiment/anecdotal experience. We're already very weak immune-wise because of: modern times(& the clothes available), availability of heat, lack of air & sunlight, processed foods, etc.Extreme sanitization of our environments will do anything but help the situation.

myself248 6y ago

Yup, I've worn a balaclava for the last few winters, but the 'clava PLUS a mask is even better. Plus nobody looks at me funny anymore.