Surviving winter running

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We drag ourselves up as we usually do, drag on some running clothes and shoes and step outside. OHHHH NOOO!!!! It's wayyy too cold to run outside. Right?

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Wrong! Here are a few tips to get that blood pumping and get your arms and legs pumping too, even in the Fall or Winter.

1. ​Apply moisturizing lotion to your face before your run (Palmers cocoa butter is great for this), especially if it's a windy day. This will prevent that post-run burning feeling when you sweat or shower.
2. Blot your face with a soft towel to remove sweat during and after your run. Don't rub. Your skin has been exposed to harsh conditions so you will need to be gentle with it after your run.
3. Heat escapes most through our extremities like your fingertips or your head so make sure these areas are warm BEFORE you venture out into the cold.
4. Make an even bigger effort to warm up. than you usually do. If your body is already nice and warm you will be able to maintain that heat in your body much more than if you are starting with colder muscles. Five minutes of jumping jacks and high knees are a great way to get your body ready, even when it's not cold outside.
5. Avoid running into the wind if you can. This will make it harder to speed up and it also gives the inside of your nostrils that burning feeling when you try to breathe in. Reverse you route or try a different one during the winter months.

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