#runninginthecold

[thepeacefulrunner]

Such a treat to run in the park in the snow on a sunny morning. It brings back many memories of #canadianrunning - - #winterrunning #runninginthesnow #runninginthecold #instarunner #instarunners #runhappy #runningmotivation #runninglife #runningismytherapy #runningaddict #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #getinshape #running #peacefulrunning #motivation #runninglove #healthy #injuryfree #runtoinspire #runners #improverunning #runninginjuryfree #runninginjuries #runnerslife #run #instarun #instarunner #fitness #amazing (at Beckenham, Bromley, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHsSwRMfTe/?igshid=4kox60c6fw17

[puffertrust]

Running in the cold and dark. . . . #Treningsglede #Norwegianrunners #Triathlon #50andfit #runninginthecold #forkaldt #hjemogfyreipeisen https://www.instagram.com/p/CKeght0HQYv/?igshid=282r2f1p5msc

[royaltyfit-blog]

Don't let the winter weather stop you from pounding the pavement. Believe it or not, cold weather is actually ideal for your run. The colder the weather, the less heat stress on the body, which makes it significantly easier to run. When the days get shorter and the temperature plummets, many people suffer from Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) Running helps release powerful hormones that help combat this depression, increasing positive mood states during the cold weather months." And taking your run outdoors helps boost your mood even more. If you believe in evolutionary theory, our bodies are programmed to preserve our fat stores in the winter, slowing down our metabolisms in direct response to our decreased exercise levels. Running in the cold serves to ‘trick' the body, preventing this seasonal slowdown of metabolism and helping to maintain a healthy weight. #coldrunning #runninginthecold #coldweather #runforlife #keeprunning #iloverunning #healthyworld #operationhealthy #operationfit #instafitfam #instahealth #instarunners #runforhealth #winterrunning #runningtips #freerunner #freerunners #runfree #austinfitness #instahealthy #nikes #nikeshoes #ilovenike #healthtips #igfitnessfreaks #runworld #runninglife #runninglifestyle #runninglifeinspiration #freerunners https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJHM0vFdIF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wgie72uezhqy

[blaquehuman]

#selfie #selfiesunday #blackman #runninginthecold (at Northwest Washington, Washington, District of Columbia)

[ctowne61]

2 a days start now

Oh my cold. My lungs hurt from breathing 34 degree air. I hate treadmills, but this....i'm wheezing.

[becausefayesaidso-blog]

I've got room in my heart to love you Chicago. You just gotta love me back. #runninginthecold #runnynose (at Belmont Harbor)

[travelsbykatie]

Winter Running

This is my first winter during which I have been a runner.  And I have noticed a few things about running in the winter. 

Pros:

The cold doesn't feel nearly as cold when you're running.

Bugs don't fly into your mouth, or into your eye, or up your nose like they do in the summer. 

Fewer people on the bike path- sometimes I'm the only one out there!

Crunch, crunch, crunch on the snow!

Cons:

Bundling up. It takes so long and so many clothes to get ready. Two pairs of socks (one up to my knee to help keep my legs warm), two pairs of pants (one long, one to my knees), a long-sleeved shirt, a t-shirt, a jacket, a neck warmer, a hat/ear warmer, and shoes.  So many clothes. 

Planning my run at the warmest part of the day, which is typically early afternoon and not really what I prefer. 

I've also gotten into listening to podcasts instead of music while I run. And I've gotten to the point where running 5 miles is no big deal.  I haven't increased my speed, but I've certainly increased my mileage.  

[thegoodbar-blog]

My friend Natasha is incredible. Incredibly dedicated to running. FOR MILES. OUTSIDE IN THE COLD. You think to yourself....Why would anyone WANT to do that? Here are the reasons why. Go Natasha Go!