Running in the Cold
11/6/2008
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If you're lucky enough to live in a mild climate, well....maybe I'm a little jealous. But most of the time I love living in a place that has 4 distinct seasons. I don't let a change in the weather affect my workout routine. I just dress accordingly and run all winter. You can run through the worst of winter if you take the proper precautions.
Cold Weather Running
The body generates waste heat during heavy exertion, so running in the winter cold is actually less difficult or dangerous than running in hot weather. With proper winter running clothing and some common sense it is possible to continue running through the worst winter weather.
Winter Running Clothing
As for any outside activity, the key to running comfortably in cold weather is to dress properly. Running in cold weather however does not require as much clothing as more sedentary cold weather activities. A good rule of thumb is the 20 degree rule. When running, dress for weat... read more
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running, cold weather, precautions
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