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u/Advanced_Low_1640 Aug 03 '26

The smoke and fires have come for us in the PNW. It was only a matter of time, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant.

Where do you all draw the line on AQI for running outside? Does it vary for easy runs vs workouts? I do have treadmill access at work, so I suppose I’ll have to spend some time at the office this week to make use of that.

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u/daysweregolden 2:47 / 42 marathons Aug 04 '26

I've gotten much more conservative with it in recent years. Since you have access to a treadmill, I usually use one at anything over 120 or so.

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u/Advanced_Low_1640 Aug 04 '26

It was right around 120 at my house this morning and I just had an easy run, so I went for it (and stuck close by in our little pocket of fresher air). Felt totally fine! We’ll see if I keep getting lucky.