Tips for Cold Weather Running: More than Layers
Things beyond the “10 degree rule” and layering properly when it looks like THIS ^^ outside:
1. Phone battery properly charged. (I’ve gone running when its 20 degrees after a few weeks of negative windchill and been like, “How warm it is! This is great.” And my phone dies halfway through a run because 20 degrees is still cold. It’s annoying because I like to pace myself with music, but also not so safe because if I were to slip and fall on ice or something I wouldn’t be able to call for help.)
2. Phone solidly in pocket or bag or something. (This keeps it from shutting off from cold for longer. Even if the battery is charged, when the phone reaches a certain temp it powers down. Just put on a playlist, bundle it up, and leave it alone! Body heat and being protected from the wind has been enough for my phone to stay on.)
3. Ear covers. (Why does nobody seem to mention this when talking about layers? Your ears need some lovin and lack of frostbite too!)
4. Shirt/scarf that can be pulled up over the nose/mouth. (Sometimes it feels like I don’t need this, sometimes I do. Better safe from windchill than frostbite from windchill.)
5.Water resistant socks or shoes. (Kind of an expensive “tip”, but just be aware that snow and ice may get on your shoes and make your socks damp. Next time you’re buying new shoes, you may or may not take this into account.)
Picture taken by yours truly.
Happy new year! Run safe!
