I'm still pretty new to running in the wintertime, but in the short weeks I've been doing it and building up my running base, here are the things that I've learned.
5. When people hear that you run in the snow, they WILL think you are crazy...unless they, too, are fanatical runners.
4. At temperatures of 32 degrees and above, shorts are perfectly fine as long as you wear a hat and gloves too. At temperatures below 32 degrees, shorts are perfectly fine, but don't expect to have feeling in your legs for 3 hours post-run.
3. The dorkier you look, the better dressed you are for the run. Example: Black ski hat with a red tassel and ear muffs, clashing maroon long sleeve moisture-wicking shirt, bright blue running shorts that come to mid-thigh, with black bike shorts that come all the way down to your knee underneath. I can't imagine why UnderArmour hasn't gotten on board with this look.
2. Mittens are the new Kleenex. If I don't shake your hand after a race, it's not because I'm rude -- it's with YOUR hygiene in mind.
1. It's harder to get motivated to run in the cold, but once you're out there, it feels great and beats running on a treadmill hands-down!
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