I had to reread this a few times to be positive that an 85 year old female wasn't running topless along the Charles in this weather.

Came here to ask 85 yo OP to please leave her shirt on!

Ok that seals it, I am not editing it!

me too, reddit has fucked me up good

That's fortunate because you can't edit titles anyway lol

That's wild. I literally just stop running in the summer since it's so miserable. I switch to my bike. Running over 55-60 degrees is hot

Right now every pervert on here is running on the Charles looking for an old topless lady.

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I like it when it’s cold and the paths are empty

glad you clarified Fahrenheit, I was assuming you liked to run in 85 degrees Celsius weather..

I just got some vibrams. I plan to run with those all along the esplanade in the spring to get slim for my bali trip.

Yeah it was. Felt a tinge of "is spring coming?" --No it isn't

Ew no one wants to see you running around shirtless. Put a shirt on

Honestly same xD

I was worried that OP might put their eye out or something.

Above 50°, I get noticeably slower.

That's funny. I stop running in the winter because it's too cold. I can't stand it!

Have you tried getting proper clothes? It def sucks once it's below 10 degrees or so but between 30-40 is amazing and most common winter temp

You’re 85f? And run shirtless???

For real.

We also prefer the cold days, because you’re not out there shirtless.

Interesting thing that this made me think of - I feel like topless refers to a girl with her shirt off and shirtless is usually for guys.

Yeah I can’t run in 55 degree or more heat either

Yeah I can’t run in winter or when’s it 55 or less out

It was the smell. It smelled like early spring

I’m with you. Nothing beats winter running as long as you invest in cold gear. I trained for Chicago this summer and it was murder—even at 5:30am.

Winter running is so peaceful. Your body heats up quickly while running and you’re not sweating your ass off the entire time.

I trained through many winters in bitter temps chasing big PRs at Super Sunday, New Bedford, and Boston clad head to toe in the warmest gear Tracksmith had to offer, but after my last injury, my hardcore switch flipped off and I no longer feel any need to go out in the cold or the dark. I miss it sometimes but the feeling of not being obligated to go run outside no matter the weather is, frankly, incredible.

Did you know that there is no temperature that justifies running shirtless? You'll look like a douche 100% of the time

I've always found 40ish to be the sweet spot. Overcast days when it's 50-60F are nice, too. But once we're above 80 it's rough, and the 90+ days I'd do when I was younger are too taxing now.

The cold (and snow) are fine until it gets below 20. No amount of layers or insulation is helping breathe that bitter air.

What kind of injury? I worry about hurting myself running but people say it's a myth and that running makes your bones and joints stronger.

I need today and tomorrow will be nice

A hamstring injury. Running doesn't ruin your knees, really, but you have to be sure to stretch and strengthen to avoid overuse injuries.

85f? Shirtless? 🤢🤮

topless is a jeep thing

I'm not sure if I'm up to seeing shirtless 85 yo in any weather.

lol wut

Did the same thing. "What is wrong with you lady!? Why would you advertise that?!"

One winter I ran on the Charles in the evening no matter the weather. I ran in sleet, through slush, and in the snow. It was great. That winter I never caught a cold or flu or even a sore throat!