I am not a fan of cold weather and if at all possible, I won’t run in the cold (under 50°). Thankfully, I currently live in an area where we get a few days of warmish weather mixed in with the cold, so I can get out occasionally. It’s those interspersed warm days that save us born-and-bred Texans ’cause we have some of the thinnest blood around!
(FYI: Even though we’re talking about the cold, don’t forget about hydration, even through the winter months. Water Benefits #1 and Water Benefits #2)
Since it doesn’t get incredibly cold here, when it does we, fine, maybe it’s just me, dress like we might die of frostbite.
Check it out: beanie (check!), gloves (check!), ridiculous boy’s jacket bought at Old Navy to be donated (check) and the most important piece…toasty warm blankie (checkitty check check!).
Just when I can’t stand another shivery day, I get a peek of sun and some needed vitamin D. It doesn’t help that in the last two years I’ve developed an allergy to cold. (nope. not kidding)
BAAAAH!
So what’s a gal to do to keep active in the winter months when she’s an outdoor long-distance runner? {crying isn’t an option because my tears will freeze.}
Someone get the lights and let’s roll the ridiculous video taken around Christmastime!
Thank goodness for our indoor bike. This time of year, I’m still working off my Christmas/New Year’s overindulger pudge and I neeeeed that bike.
While I get a great workout on the bike, I’d rather be out on the streets, runnin’.
Do you face this problem?
What do you do? Brave the icy temps? Hibernate until spring? Gym? YMCA (everyone sing!)?
Come on, TELL US!