I'm looking out the window right now, and outside it's cold, grey, and very wet. My schedule tells me I have a 45 minute run this evening - any tips for training in really lousy conditions? (Bonus points for anyone who doesn't mention "treadmill".) Previously I've always decided to stay in, keep warm, and read a book or something, but if I only go out on dry days when there's no wind blowing down from the Arctic I may not get much running done this winter.
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All I can suggest is that you embrace winter – it forms part of the year( a major part at that )
If you look at it with a negative outlook you will not enjoy your training, so instead when you loojk out of the window and see:
IT’S RAINING – Think to yourself I’ll be able to run fast today, as the rain will keep me cool
IT’S WINDY – Think a marvellous strength session running against that and I’ll fly running with it.
IT’S SNOWING – Think cool and crisp, how invigorating
And so on, enjoying winter training is all about mental approach and the more you train during the winter with the right approach the more you will begin to enjoy it.
Also always make sure you dress appropriately, but do not over dress – because if you are comfortable when you go out, you will over heat during the run.
Will
I've got the knack of getting ready to go out running without thinking about whether I should or not. In the words of the advert, Just Do It! (Perhaps I should change my nick-name to "smug")
All I can suggest thermals, waterproofs, hat and gloves. But don't wear too many layers, nothing worse than overheating on a long run.
One good thing about winter running is that it doesn't matter how fast or slow you are going because everyone thinks your mad anyway, especially when it snows.
Personally I like winter training - does that make me a real runner or am I mad afterall?
Wind and rain no problem , snow, well don't get much but I have a laugh trying not to slip over.
Much better than having to take endless drinks on a summer 15 miler.....
It worked until I got married. The new Mr B (academic, so tended to get home early) wasn't overly impressed by my 'cold house' practice.
Problem is I'm tiny and standard sizes don't fit me very well. Can anyone recommend a range of proper running clothing that might fit, and where can I get it? I've tried the high street 'sports' shops - what a load of rubbish! I'd defy anyone to find even one item of functional clothing amongst all the pseudo-leisure wear!
Tracksters can be bought in any half-decent sports shop, the Helly Hansen top was bought in one of those outdoors / mountaineering shops, the jacket was purchased in a specialist running store, and I found the gloves in my sock drawer. I'm not sure where to look for smaller-fitting gear, but a running shop would be a good place to start.