Surviving the Wintertime Brrrs: Tips on Cold Weather Running
Posted on by Melissa S. Walker, PT, CLT
It is much easier to get out the door on that mid-week run on a sunny, mild spring day, but winter running is not as simple. How many layers should I wear? Should I wear gloves or mittens? How do I protect my head and face? Will it be dark before I’m done? What type of shoes should I wear? Have they plowed my route? How do I warm up? What’s a safe temperature? Do I need to take hydration with me? Here’s how I try to answer these questions while preparing to run outside in the winter.
