Ok, so I haven’t been posting everyday like I had hoped, but I am still running Abby. 4 days out of 5, that leaves 26 to go by end of Feb.
A few things I’ve learned about running in the cold. (I realize that cold is relative so if it helps it’s been around 30-32 in the mornings, that hits cold in my books)
First things first, cover your ears. Ear muffs, head band, whatever cover em up! With the wind blowing that cold in your ears it’s just pain waiting to happen.
Second, resist the urge to take shallow breaths, not wanting to commit that frigid air deep into your lungs- it’s a cramp guaranteed, breath deep or feel the side buckling pain.
Third wear a fold-off mitten or a runners shirt that can cover your hands, you’ll want those fingers covered at first but once your warmed up holding onto gloves and your dogs leash is too much.
That’s my expertise on running in the cold…by the way, if you are running with your dog I highly recommend the gentle leader, it’s NOT a mussel, but it allows you to run your dog and not the other way around, which comes in handy on cold mornings like these which I have noticed seem to pump my Abby girl up into an excited frenzy.
Are you still running?