I love to go running. I do. I just don't like the cold.
I also have arthritis that can flare up with the weather.
Any tips?
I also have arthritis that can flare up with the weather.
Any tips?
Tips For Running In The Cold? Motivation needed!
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There is lots of specialty cold weather running gear out there from most of the running companies. Make absolute sure it's breathable. Moisture build up can take you from warm to cold extremely quickly. Be sure to protect your hands and ears. As an aside, make sure you are avoiding slippery surfaces at all costs...an injury could end your routine quickly. Better to endure the monotony of the treadmill than being sidelined for weeks or months. I also wouldn't suggest running at temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid hypothermia/frostbite but it's really a matter of preference. Plenty of people run outdoors despite inclimate cold weather...even in races at the North/South Poles. But the colder the weather the greater the risk. Happy running.
I think if you get some really good gear, that is the most motivating thing you can do. By "really good", I just mean warm gloves (I love Manzella Dryline, but I'm not sure they make that kind anymore), something to cover your neck/head/ears, and a good jacket.
It is really hard to get motivated in the cold - sometimes I rely on my running buddy as well (who happens to be my husband at the moment) to come home from work and say, "okay, let's go". That little push from him is motivating enough to get my warm gear on and get out the door!
- Sara
It is really hard to get motivated in the cold - sometimes I rely on my running buddy as well (who happens to be my husband at the moment) to come home from work and say, "okay, let's go". That little push from him is motivating enough to get my warm gear on and get out the door!
- Sara
There is lots of specialty cold weather running gear out there from most of the running companies.
I run frequently and have arthritis in my toes and what has felt like the start of it in my hands for several years, but I im too beligerant (aka stupid) to accept what hasn't become painful.
Usual rule i go by in the cold it try increasing pace a bit early in the run or do a bit of warming up before leaving the house.
The areas I work to keep warm are hands and feet, areas where circulation is often weakest in the cold. The back of the neck is a good one if you tend to feel the cold a lot and there are neck tubes ideal for this, personally I hate them but am the weird exception so get one. Water will have frozen before I move from shorts to leggings but if your arthritis is in the knees or hips make this shift early, even try some wicking base layers underneath them, these are fairly cheap.
Waterproof gear is the hard one, as having insulating clothing alone is worse than nothing if it gets wet. My preference is to go for the lightest weight gear with vents under arms etc. I find that the breathable stuff is not as waterproof or too thick and makes me sweat more, I do sweat a lot, so accept the inevitable sweta inside to escape the few vents and just make sure I get out of the wet gear as soon as I get home before it goes cold. If you don't sweat lie a firehose the more high tech breathable gear will likely work well for you.
One trick I have known work for some who run in cold weather and only need specific joints protected from the cold not the whole body is tubigrip support bandage, choosing the largest size that stays in place to provide localised heat without un-needed support.
All of these may be useless for you, but they are observations I have made many from the days when running gear was a bit more basic than now.
Usual rule i go by in the cold it try increasing pace a bit early in the run or do a bit of warming up before leaving the house.
The areas I work to keep warm are hands and feet, areas where circulation is often weakest in the cold. The back of the neck is a good one if you tend to feel the cold a lot and there are neck tubes ideal for this, personally I hate them but am the weird exception so get one. Water will have frozen before I move from shorts to leggings but if your arthritis is in the knees or hips make this shift early, even try some wicking base layers underneath them, these are fairly cheap.
Waterproof gear is the hard one, as having insulating clothing alone is worse than nothing if it gets wet. My preference is to go for the lightest weight gear with vents under arms etc. I find that the breathable stuff is not as waterproof or too thick and makes me sweat more, I do sweat a lot, so accept the inevitable sweta inside to escape the few vents and just make sure I get out of the wet gear as soon as I get home before it goes cold. If you don't sweat lie a firehose the more high tech breathable gear will likely work well for you.
One trick I have known work for some who run in cold weather and only need specific joints protected from the cold not the whole body is tubigrip support bandage, choosing the largest size that stays in place to provide localised heat without un-needed support.
All of these may be useless for you, but they are observations I have made many from the days when running gear was a bit more basic than now.
If any one ask me what do you prefer most? Running or Cycling? I will say i prefer both. I also love running. Especially in the morning and sometimes in the evening. But we do not have no hand over weather. I can not run in the rainy day or when snow fall heavily. Cycling is then my only option i have. I love both because i need both! If you face this type of problem then you can try cycling from today.