You know how when you run when it's hot, its really hard but when it cools down, your running has improved, does it apply to running in the cold?
My teeth hurt and it feels harder than in more ambient temps. - will my stamina have improved as a result?
Also, I note that some people stop running in the winter. I daren't as it took so long to improve (by that I mean I've just managed my 1st 10k)that I don't want to risk stopping, although I know that my body will benefit from a break.
Does anyone have an opinion/comments?
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I'm in the same position as you, and wouldn't dare to give up as each tiny bit of running fitness has been hard won!
Keep going!
Apart from anything else I don't seem to notice the winter too much anymore - maybe it's to do with improved circulation or just that running outside in the cold gives you a psychological edge! (or could be the effects of global warming of course). Keep going Georgia & Helen T, you won't regret come the spring time!
Never gets that cold up here though.
This morning was nippy tho, so I microwaved my energy drink before I set out. Tasted no more nasty than usual, and kept my hands warm for a good few miles (by which time I'd warmed up anyway).
We are all soooooo virtuous. Keep it up gals! :-)
Great fun,good for the soul and god for the ego...
Maintain and improve the fitness you’ve already got.
Good shape for the many excellent races around in Jan/Feb/Mar/April
Knowing that even if you are cold when you start within 10 minutes you’ll be just right
Running on a cold, frosty, dry, clear day, through the countryside the views can be absolutely beautiful
Running at night the streets are quiet (and you can watch for which house has the most tasteless Christmas decorations)
Getting in, collapsing in front of a warm fire, with a big mug of sweet tea and some toast with loads of melting butter, and feeling smug
The long soak in the bath after a long Sunday run
It’s an excuse to take a short break from the family at Christmas
It’s a way of burning off the Christmas calories (or an excuse to indulge a bit more)
It’s a way of clearing a hangover
Excuse to buy new kit (and there is a lot of good quality kit available to keep you warm and dry)
Running in the dark, neighbours can’t see you red-faced and sweaty
If you can get out for a run at lunchtime you can catch the few rays of sunlight around
Far fewer tourists, especially blocking the footpath by the London Eye
The main thing is, feeling smug and virtuous
Sparkley Barkles - I misread the 'Whee' and thought you ran in gloves and heels!
I guess that it is easier to keep going than to start from scratch.
Just needed reassurance.
I do get smug, especially on Christmas day. Extra stuffing, anyone?
Last winter I'd only just started running and pretty much gave up for December, January and February. Buying RW in February got me back on track again and this year I won't be letting the cold and dark deter me - it's not worth having to build up your fitness from scratch!
What glows more... them or the excessive fairy lights? Who cares... it makes me feel good!
I'll have that second mince pie AND a slice of stollen thanks
when you fall over and scrape the skin off your knees, your legs are already numb so it doesn't hurt?
if you run first thing in the morning you can run in, cuddle your beloved and hear them scream?
Easy, but longer in winter to build a base of endurance for faster summer runs.
A good run in winter day or night feels good.
The only main thing I notice about running in the cold is that when I stop my bottom and legs start tingling - does anyone else get this? If so is it a good or bad thing??
Fi, tingling in the lower portions can only be a bonus, surely!
One turned to the other and said "I'll be glad when I've had enough of this"
I only started running in Oct feel it is going pretty well but after 2 work parties this week ( I am very good at over indulging ) I have ground to a bit of a halt.
Then I go home, have a hot bath and get pissed and eat rubbish......but hey I earned it didn't I?
I quite like running in bad weather, as it means that there are fewer people around to witness my efforts - and the few that are around tend to look at me like I'm mad when I go past them....
Added to which, I get a feeling of smug self-satisfaction from looking at them and thinking "Yes, you go home to your lovely warm house, your hot tea, and put the telly on - I'll just finish another couple of miles out here in the wind and the cold and the rain - I know which of us will feel better for it".