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Whether we like it or not Winter is Coming (yes, I'm a Game of Thrones nerd).
Just because it is zero degrees outside doesn't mean you will be stuck on the treadmill for the next several months doomed to a life of monotony of staring at your basement walls or if you are lucky some re-runs on Netflix. There are several cold weather running items that you can pick up to make cold weather running much more enjoyable so you can step away from the treadmill and out into the world.
Ever question what you should be wearing when the temperature does dip below 50 degrees? I've included a handy guide below to help you decide what to wear because there is only one thing worse than being under dressed on a run and that is being OVER dressed. Nobody wants to have to shed their $40 fleece coat on to the side of the run and hope that it is there when you come back.
Sugoi Women's Subzero Running Tights
They are a little pricey, but if you consider them an investment then they are a sound one. I can attest that they kept me warm in 0 degree weather during a 5K in New Hampshire back in February of 2016. I did add an extra layer for protection since it was dangerously cold that day, but I couldn't have done it in the first place without these tights.
The Soothe Regime from Rodan & Fields
This is more for after your run to keep your face from drying out from the cold air and bone-chilling wind. Rodan & Fields special formula was specially designed to alleviate dry, chapped, cracked skin and reduce visible signs of redness. If you are interested in learning more you can contact my friend, Diane Hodge at edhodge@swbell.net, follow her on Facebook or check out her website at:
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Balaclava
Whatever you do don't ask me to pronounce this! But it is a necessity when you are running in cold weather especially if wind is a factor. I had a version of this balaclava when I ran that above mentioned 0 degree race. It protected my lungs from the bitter cold. In fact, when people ask me how I run in such cold weather I tell them I wore one of these. They are great too because you can pull them down if they get too warm and then easily pull them back up when you regret that decision.
Convertible Running Gloves
If you are running in below 40 degree weather you'll want to keep your fingers protected. These gloves are great because they start out with lobster shells for extra protection, but as you warm up you can peel back the lobster claws to reveal 5 fleece lined gloves. They are wicking and wind resistant too for extra protection.Lightweight Fleece Running Jacket
I find that no matter how many layers I wear when I run, I always top it off with a lightweight fleece jacket. Make sure all of the layers that you wear are wicking because even in freezing weather you will be sweating and the last thing you want when it is cold out is to be wet. That mistake right there can make you really sick. Get yourself a good one and you won't regret it.Well, those are my most important winter running essentials.
What are your's?
Don't you worry about slipping on the ice when you run? I have terrible balance, so I fall at the drop of a hat. I'd be too worried about slipping even with really great shoes. People are bad about clearing their walks and driveways.
ReplyDeleteGood question! If road conditions are really dangerous than I would play it safe and run on the treadmill however many of my running friends wear Yak Tracks which allows them to run on ice. I once ran a race in January after a decent storm. The sides of the road were still icy so while running up a hill I watched a runner who had been running on the sides start sliding down! I slowed down and watched my steps at that point.
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