With
the winter season approaching, runners everywhere are preparing to tough it out
and continue their sport through the harsh weather. If you’re new to the sport
and aren’t quite sure how to approach this, we’ve listed 10 tips below to help
you keep running through the winter and make the most of your running belt.
1. Stay Motivated
Running
in the cold requires plenty of motivation, so make a winter running schedule
and stick with it. If it’s ever too cold or snowy, you can always go back
inside and continue the run when it clears up or move your run to the next day.
2. Dress Properly
When
dressing for winter running, you want to dress as if it’s 20 degrees warmer.
This will keep you warm enough but also allow enough flexibility to run
comfortably and effectively.
3. Proper Shoes
Make
sure that the shoes that you wear have a minimal amount of mesh – shoes with
Gore-Tex uppers are the most ideal and will give you the grip that you need.
4. Warm Up
Warm
up inside your home to get your sweat going before you head outside. This can
be accomplished by some simple jump rope or even running up and down some
stairs.
5. Remain Seen
Wear
something reflective or fluorescent to ensure that you can be seen – winter
weather can make it difficult for many people in terms of visibility.
6. Dealing with Wind
When
it comes to dealing with wind, always begin your run into the wind and finish
it with it at your back. This will ensure that the cold from the wind doesn’t
affect you after you’ve broken a sweat.
7. Postrun Changing
Change
all of your clothes as soon as your run is over. As soon as you stop running,
your core body temperature will drop, making it essential to change in order to
avoid the chills.
8. Speed
When
running in the winter, forget about speed – it’s more about maintenance running
than speedwork so forget about trying to top your time records.
9. Dealing with Rain
Always
be prepared to deal with rainy conditions. Some tips for this include carrying
plastic baggies in your running belt and putting them on your feet
when necessary. Take a look at our HipZIPP belt for a great choice for carrying
extra clothes and accessories.
10. Find a Warm Location
If the
weather is too much for you to handle, try going someplace around your town
that offers warmer temperatures so you can still get your fix.