TIP OF THE DAY: Layer. Layer. Layer. With freezing weather sweeping acrossthe continent, runners need to take extra care heading out the door. Layer with wicking clothes. Protect your hands with double-layer mittens. A wool cap will prevent from heat from escaping your body. A scarf or facemask may make breathing easier. But don’t overdress. (You don’t want to finish soaked in sweat.) Heavy shoes with nubbed bottoms, or even cleats, will help you maintain balance on slick and snowy roads. When faced with a patch of ice, slow down, stop, walk carefully cross it. Olympian Janis Klecker often trained on snowshoes. Be visible. This is particularly important if forced to run in the dark. Wear a reflective vest so drivers can see you. Jump into a snowdrift, if necessary, to get out of their way. Or run at noon, temperatures usually are warmer mid-day. Winter will make you miserable only if you allow it to do so.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 22:11:32 +0000
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