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I must say that I HATE the cold. I much prefer running in the heat but living in the Northeast, the cold arrives too soon and lasts too long. And although, it’s ONLY November…it’s COLD!!
I think that about sums things up.
So here are my top tips to make it through running in the winter:
1.Layers keep you warm but remember not to dress too warmly. If it is 20 degrees, dress for 40. The bottom layer should be breathable. You will sweat no matter how cold it is. My middle layer is usually a fleece vest and for the outside layer, I wear a windbreaker or light jacket.
The infographic below is very helpful:
or use this tool that will suggest what to wear, based on the info you input – http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear
2. But wear enough to stay warm. I always wear tights with a skirt over them (keeps my butt warm). I wear wool socks, gloves/mittens and a hat. My head, hands and feet are what gets cold first.
3. If you run when it is dark (yes it gets dark so early in the winter), wear light colors, carry a flashlight or wear a head lamp and run where there are lights.
I prefer knuckle lights
4. If it is snowing, wear Yak Trax or put screws in your shoe bottoms, go slower and watch for icy patches.
love my Yaks
5. Don’t worry about fashion.
I usually care what I wear in the warmer months. But in the winter, not so much. I try not to spend much money on winter running clothes. I wear old race shirts and old windbreakers. I buy gloves at Walmart and tights at Target. I use $1 cut off knee socks as arm warmers. Wonder Wool may work great but who has the $$$?
The important thing is to just get out and RUN! And talk your friends into doing the same. Misery loves company LOL.
Remember:
Happy Running! Do you like running during the cold weather months? Any other tips? Has it already gotten cold where you live?
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I do love running in the cold temps too. Just find it invigorating! I would much rather have cold than extreme heat. Happy running!
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I do it but all those layers. Hard to carry it all to work.
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I don’t run as hot, so Wonder Wool is great for me (and I never paid full price for it) — not to mention it’s a steal right now! Plus I also spend a lot of time outside in the Winter walking the dogs.
I don’t love Winter running at all, but I always prefer cold over hot & humid.
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It’s hard not to buy on sale but I’m avoiding spending on anything. My drawers are full. I’m trying to give stuff away. Ask Cari.
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I don’t love winter running, but I can tolerate it. I’ll choose a cold run outside over a sweaty treadmill run, any day 🙂
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Me too.
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Luckily I havent had a cold run yet.
I use to consult that info graphic all the time when I first started running in the winters. Then I use to write down what clothes I ran in, in my running Journal, along with the temperature, and how I felt ( was I over dressed, too cold, etc), chances are, I was always too warm. I always over dress! Thanks for linking up. -M
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I overdress too often too. It’s hard not to because you’re cold when you start.
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I do love running in the winter but at the beginning I never really know how to layer! it’s kind of hit or miss the first few times and then somehow I’m able to get it right!
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Ha ha. Sometimes I don’t get it right until the end of the winter.
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