It’s Cold Outside?

I live on twitter, and in my #runchat community it seems everyone is all a flutter about the cold weather or cooler temps. I am here to say, it’s not warming up anytime soon, so get out there and have fun. (or hide inside at the gym)

My cold weather running tips:

Layers!!!! I insist on the moist maker layer (yes this is a Friends reference) I believe in a layer that will wick away the sweat from the body. You then need to top that layer with another lighter layer and then your final outer layer.
When you return, get those sweaty clothes off immediately! Then hop in for a warm shower. If you raced, bring a change of clothes
It takes a while, but on a longer run you will warm up.
Cover as much skin as you can, wind burn is no fun
If you didn’t win the battle with the wind, invest in some face cream or lotion and a good lip balm.
You are more likely to have a black toenail than black frost bitten toes (ok, I have no scientific proof)
Invest in quality winter running gear, you will use it! (Running tights, hats, face mask, gloves, etc)
If it’s too cold, don’t be stupid, take the run indoors.
Coincidentally the holiday season happens as the weather turns cold, who says ugly sweaters are for races only, it’s a perfect top layer.
If you live in a region where the low is 50 degrees, I don’t want to hear any complaining, just send me a plane ticket.
If going on a long run and you need a fuel belt, put a sports drink in your water, I think it takes longer to freeze.
Plan a route with a warm up stop. (hot toddies count)