Comments on: Cold Weather Running

By: Blaine Moore (Run to Win)

Blaine Moore (Run to Win) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:50:38 +0000

Raymond –

Just invest in a good headlamp. Here in Maine, I have no choice but to run at night if I want to get a run in. I just put sheetmetal screws in my shoes for grip and wear a headlamp and head out on the trails – if I’m on the roads then I add a blinking red taillight from my bike and a reflective jacket.

By: RaymondVG

RaymondVG — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:12:07 +0000

Cold weather running is really underrated. My biggest problem in the winter is the dark; I just dread stepping on a rock or into a rut that I can’t see because it is either too dark or a car coming towards me with his headlights on has blinded me.

Having said that, I bought myself some paradox underlayer from Costco last month. What great stuff. I found that I can run in 20 degree weather (I haven’t tested it any lower) and not feel cold. I do notice that my speed is a little down this winter, but, then that is probably largely due to the hiatus that I had to take because of injuries.

I prefer cold weather running to running in the heat.

By: TNTCoachKen

TNTCoachKen — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:52:55 +0000

Loved the post and it got me thinking of a few more reasons to get out and run.

By: Randy

Randy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:08:28 +0000

I love running in the winter. The trails and running venues are far less crowded, the scenery is different and you can enjoy it more with fewer bicyclists, fewer dogs on long leashes with oblivious owners, and the sound of snow crunching underfoot is priceless. The only downside for me is the wind, but if I run into it on the way out, it feels almost toasty on the return trip. Like Dawn – Pink Chick, I have run in -15 and -20 in Ohio and Michigan, and I ran a Half Marathon locally in 15 degrees last weekend. I am always amazed how quickly people disappear when it rains or gets below 55 degrees outside.

By: David A. Shaver

David A. Shaver — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:11:18 +0000

Since I retired I try and run around noon, as it is the warmest time of day especially in the winter. Here in Illinois we have some pretty cold days some that never get above zero. It must be even worse North of the Great Lakes. I tried running early in the morning but it was so cold I would get icicles hanging from my stocking cap. David A. Shavers last blog post..Great Race!!! Cross Country Challenge

By: Photo of the Week: Winter Running : Complete Running Network

Photo of the Week: Winter Running : Complete Running Network — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:01:08 +0000

[...] thought it only fitting to find a winter photo to go along with Ian’s “Cold Weather Running“. I for one enjoy running in the winter and have been know to run in temperatures of colder [...]

By: Dawn - Pink Chick

Dawn - Pink Chick — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:39:23 +0000

Well you get a -1 for making fun of gov workers from me – I used to be one…lol. As for winter running being I live in Calgary it’s rather unavoidable. We have a trail race series that goes all winter so I’ve even raced in -25C. It was cold but once you get moving it really isn’t that bad after all. It also makes for beautiful snow covered trees and trails to run through.

Dawn – Pink Chicks last blog post..Edworthy XC – Race Report

By: Colorado Running

Colorado Running — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:40:48 +0000

You get +1 for making fun of government workers.

I do love running when it’s snowing though, that’s awesome.

By: kyle.

kyle. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:15:28 +0000

great article about the horrors of this time of year, but cold weather will actually dehydrate you pretty quickly too. i am a scientist so i can say that cold air is usually very dry so every breath causes you to give up moist air that you can’t regain. you might not sweat as much, but you’ll lose that moisture regardless just by having the audacity to breathe. antartica isn’t called a desert for nothing, you know.

By: Greg on the Run

Greg on the Run — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:14:16 +0000

In my neighborhood, morning is the better choice. The criminals are usually home in bed. Not so much in the dark of the night. Greg on the Runs last blog post..Wednesday Run 06:01 am