Why I don’t usually run outside in China
February 15th, 2006
In the Hong Kong Standard:
Heavy air pollution and a record number of participants were blamed for 22 runners being taken to hospital - two in critical condition - during the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon.
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The Environmental Protection Department said the roadside air pollution index was “very high,” ranging from 124 to 149.
The air is probably better if you get away from the major cities, but in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai, the air is pretty bad a lot of the time, not what you’d want for a long run. I usually stick to the hotel treadmill while travelling in a lot of Asian cities because of the smog.
Tags: china, hong kong, marathons, running, smog