Due to a number of wildfires in the area smoke has been bad this year in the inland Northwest. We've had a couple days of PM2.5 above 300 in the past week (topped out at 382 the other day).
Just wondering what different people set their cutoff in terms of air quality and particle count for exercising outside? I've set >150 (aka 'unhealthy' and above). I was doing some easier and shorter riding (z1/z2 <60min) outside in the 150-200 range. But I'm thinking even that might not be the best idea for the health of my lungs and I should just breakdown and get the trainer out of storage.
Also, anyone run or bike with a N95 or N100 respirator mask? Thoughts? I'm wondering if it would hard to keep a decent seal on the face making it less useful.
Matt
Just wondering what different people set their cutoff in terms of air quality and particle count for exercising outside? I've set >150 (aka 'unhealthy' and above). I was doing some easier and shorter riding (z1/z2 <60min) outside in the 150-200 range. But I'm thinking even that might not be the best idea for the health of my lungs and I should just breakdown and get the trainer out of storage.
Also, anyone run or bike with a N95 or N100 respirator mask? Thoughts? I'm wondering if it would hard to keep a decent seal on the face making it less useful.
Matt