7 Tips for Successfully Running in Cold Weather – This is an outline from Coach Michelle’s Weekly Facebook Live. For the full video please visit the Performance High Facebook page.

Power in Numbers

• Grab a friend
• Join a group
• Run to lunch, coffee
  

Keep Feet Toasty

• Shoes w/ little to no mesh
• Wicking socks like SmartWool – NO COTTON
• Plastic bags!!
  

Dress for Success

• Rule of Thumb – Dress like it’s 10-20deg warmer
• Layers, layers, layers
• Cover head, hands
  

Light it Up!

• Reflective everything
• Flashing lights
• Headlamp
  

Warm Up Well

• Cold muscles need more warm up time
• Dynamic stretching
• Start slow, build pace gradually
  

Avoid “Cool Down”

• Core temps drop quickly
• Change clothing immediately
• Get hot liquids in (soup, hot chocolate – great for recovery too)
  

Route Plan

• Start into the wind, finish w/ wind at back
• Don’t obsess over pace times
• Out & backs are great
  

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