{"id":10298,"date":"2010-01-19T11:49:22","date_gmt":"2010-01-19T15:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=10298"},"modified":"2010-01-19T12:58:00","modified_gmt":"2010-01-19T16:58:00","slug":"tuesday-tip-winter-running-tips-part-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2010\/01\/tuesday-tip-winter-running-tips-part-i\/","title":{"rendered":"Tuesday Tip: Winter Running Tips Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi gang!\u00a0 I am creating a short series on Winter Running Tips! :D\u00a0 So many people tend to hibernate in the winter and a lot of people complain about the cold and how they cannot exercise in it.<\/p>\n

I’m calling BS on you! Lovingly, of course!\u00a0 But I’m still looking at you! \u00a0 You can run in the winter just like you can any other time of the year.\u00a0 The key is to prepare yourself for it!\u00a0 Yes, it’s cold.\u00a0 And, yes, sometimes it’s really<\/em> cold, but you can totally do this thing.<\/p>\n

When I decided to create this short series, I contacted two of my fave<\/a> girls<\/a> who are winter running bad-asses.\u00a0 There are few of us out there and we need to up our numbers!\u00a0 So we are sharing some of our Winter Running Tips with you to help you get out there and beat the cold into submission!<\/p>\n

I know some of you Canadians will have even more tips since you battle some serious cold, so feel free to share your tips!\u00a0 Or you can email me and I’ll add them to the series.\u00a0 Let’s help each other get out there and make winter run for cover!<\/p>\n

Part I of this series are some tips brought to you by Winter Running Badass Whitney from I Run, I Sweat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hey out there!\u00a0 I\u2019m Whitney and I write over at I Run I Sweat<\/a><\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 I\u2019m so happy to have an opportunity to post for Andrea\u2014she writes one of my favorite blogs.\u00a0 Can\u2019t beat the humor of this woman, seriously.<\/p>\n

Andrea asked me to post a few winter running tips and I couldn\u2019t be happier!\u00a0 I hope you all are able to get out and enjoy running all the time, even<\/strong> in the winter!!\u00a0 I hail from fabulous Pittsburgh, PA.\u00a0 I often blog about the hills, and now I am blogging about the cold.\u00a0 Pittsburgh is no stranger to cold, icy, snowy winters, and with the following tips, I hope you get out and enjoy the snow!<\/p>\n

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(That\u2019s me with frozen eyelashes ;))<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t run in the cold\/snow\/ice\/winter, help!<\/strong><\/p>\n

First of all, figure out what it is that is keeping you from running in the winter.\u00a0 Are your fingers frozen?\u00a0 Is your nose running?\u00a0 Your legs feel like blocks of ice?<\/em><\/p>\n

The best response I have is to first identify<\/strong> your obstacle to running outside.\u00a0 For me, it was frozen toes.\u00a0 It was painful<\/strong> to run in the winter because my toes would be the first \u201cto go\u201d.\u00a0 I remedy this situation with Toe Warmers<\/a><\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 They are probably the best<\/strong> invention, ever.\u00a0 Little strips of adhesive keep them in place.\u00a0 I should also mention that I wear Smart Wool<\/a><\/span><\/span> socks.\u00a0 So that\u2019s it.\u00a0 Wool socks, toe warmers.\u00a0 I don\u2019t \u201cswitch\u201d running shoes in the winter though some do but I prefer to keep it consistent.<\/p>\n

Not everyone shovels their snow!<\/strong><\/p>\n

I agree, and sometimes curse those people that are too lazy to shovel their snow.\u00a0 There are two options, though<\/em>.<\/p>\n

You can invest in YakTrax<\/a><\/span><\/span>, if you wish, but I really have only worn mine once this whole winter.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 I often find that I can run on the \u201cmain road\u201d vs. sidewalks in the winter.\u00a0 I am able to avoid slipping, and I also am not fighting the snow. I have both YakTrax but sometimes skip those and hit the road (instead of sidewalks)<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know what to wear!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ever-talked about debate.\u00a0 I like to think I have my \u201cwinter running apparel\u201d down pat.\u00a0 In fact, I have <\/em>less<\/em><\/strong> winter apparel than I do summer apparel\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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(Obliviously fear less \/ chicken legs haha)<\/p>\n

I tend to think of winter running\u00a0temps (and\u00a0subsequently apparel)\u00a0in two categories:\u00a0 (1) Below 25 degrees; and (2) 25+ degrees.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with Category 2<\/strong>.\u00a0 In\u00a0the picture above, my apparel is simple: I wear running tights.\u00a0 They are Under Armour and I\u2019ve had them for five years.\u00a0 I also have a knock-off Under Armour top that I have had for five years.\u00a0 On the top is a Brooks windbreaker that I love<\/strong>.\u00a0 Depending on how I feel, I either wear a fleece headband or a hat.\u00a0 Gloves and kleenex (stuff in the pocket) complete the outfit.\u00a0 In this weather, you still get hot, so you want to have to shred the least amount of layers as possible.\u00a0 Oh, and if you didn\u2019t know, I sweat when I run<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Category 1 <\/strong>gets a little more complicated.\u00a0 This is the bitter cold that Pittsburgh often produces.\u00a0 This is the time when most people say no<\/strong> to running.\u00a0 I argue for getting out there and celebrating the victory\u2026<\/p>\n

I still wear my tights, but I add another pair of pants.\u00a0 These can be any pants, but I prefer some that are wicking (if its snowing) yet thermal.\u00a0 I really think you need two pairs of thermal pants when it gets to be that cold.<\/p>\n

I still wear my knock-off UA shirt, but I add a nice thermal hoodie\/coat.\u00a0 This coat is old old old, too.\u00a0 I love it because it\u2019s got thumb holes, and a fitted hood.\u00a0 I wear the hood with the fleece headband so that when I get hot, I still have something to cover my ears.<\/p>\n

I still wear my wool socks, toe warmers, two pairs of gloves (though one pair of mittens would work well too).\u00a0\u00a0 The other thing I like to do is slide my fleece headband over my mouth\/nose to help breathe in warmer air.\u00a0 This is just me, though.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know what to drink, how to pace, how to fuel!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some think everything needs to change when it\u2019s winter.\u00a0 That\u2019s not true!<\/em><\/p>\n

Ahh.\u00a0 Well, some people drink hot water<\/strong> before they run.\u00a0 If your pre-run regime is coffee-less then I\u2019d suggest warm water with a bit of lemon.\u00a0 It helps warm you from the inside.<\/p>\n

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I, however, prefer coffee.\u00a0 Extra hot = extra warm.\u00a0 I think it\u2019s a good idea to have something warm inside you.\u00a0 You know, in case your organs start to freeze.<\/p>\n

As far as pace goes<\/strong>, I tend to run faster in the winter.\u00a0 Then again, my pace in general is slow compared to most bloggers because I run hills.\u00a0 It just all depends.\u00a0 Some days the cold and wind are going to slow you down, but\u00a0not drastically.\u00a0 I\u00a0think it will\u00a0take some adjustments, but I also think that\u00a0once you allow your body to warm-up, you really can\u2019t tell you\u2019re in the cold.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry about fueling<\/strong>.\u00a0 I think if you normally take along water, you should continue to do so (bonus: the water will be cold!<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve tried everything you said, and I still hate it!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Running in the cold is not for the faint of heart.\u00a0 Here are a few closing remarks<\/em>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve tried everything, and you still hate it, or still have problems, reassess the roadblocks<\/strong>.\u00a0 I think running is purely mental (I\u2019m one of those).\u00a0 I think running in the winter is really mental<\/strong>.\u00a0 Maybe introduce it slowly\u2026\u00a0 Go for a 1 mile run then build up.\u00a0 I bet, though, once you get 1 mile in, you will be too far to just \u201cturn around\u201d.<\/p>\n

Thanks for letting me post Andrea!<\/strong> I had a ton of fun doing this post!<\/p>\n

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Amazing tips from Whitney!\u00a0 She provides tips on layering and planning for the weather.\u00a0 I also find that I have certain outfits for certain temperatures.\u00a0 Once you start running in the cold, you gain more experience and can figure out what types of gear you need for what temperatures.\u00a0 Plus you challenge and push yourself even more by facing the elements and just doing it.\u00a0 It’s easy to shrug it off and hit the treadmill, by why?\u00a0 Just because it’s cold?\u00a0 Get out there, grab the cold by the balls, and OWN IT! :D<\/p>\n

Next week, Part II of cold weather running tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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