Dot dot.h@#duh?att.net said:Actually, you might look at "real feel" temperatures of
Accuweather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/iwxpage/adc/help/pr_realfeel_pr.htm (I
think I've got a better link somewhere but it hasn't reappeared since
I switched computers) While it sounded hoaky to me originally, as I
understand it, it takes into account (proprietary formula) wind,
humidity (or dew point, can't remember which), direct sun, etc, so may
have some validity for running (the better link has a better
description and inspired a little more confidence). For instance, I
find 0F to feel colder in dark than in daylight - no sun on me. Bob G.
may have some comments.
I started looking at RealFeel temperatures since you posted this.
According to their site at
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/phoenix2/help/adc/pr_realfeel.htm, they take
into account temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity,
cloudiness, precipitation and elevation. This would be everything that
affects the human body at rest. However, if you're moving, then the wind
speed will change.
For today's run at 12:00 noon had a RealFeel temperature of 99°F based
on Temp: 82°F
Wind Speed: 1mph
Humidity: 65
Dewpoint: 69° F
Visibility: 10mi
UV Index: 7
Partly Cloudy
Normally I would just look at the temp/humidity and heat index. Today at
this particular reading the wind speed was 1 mph. My long run pace is
around 7 mph so I really can't use RealFeel in this case. OTOH, if I'm
running 7 mph with a 7 mph tail wind, then it raise the RealFeel temp.
Phil M.
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