We have had a cold spell here in Memphis that started right after Christmas. Lows in the teens, highs in the 20's, sometimes with a wind chill.... brrrrrrr! I have skipped running a couple of times because of the weather, but I know I can't do that very often!!! So here are some random things I have learned about cold weather running:
1. I don't really mind it all that much.
2. I overdress usually
3. My face gets colder than any other part of my body - mostly because nothing is covering it!
4. It takes my hands about 30 minutes to actually warm up and by the end of the run I can take my gloves off!
5. The sun feels especially nice on cold days!!!!!!!! :-)
6. When I think about my swimmers and how they are training, I start running faster! hahaha! Although this happens ALL THE TIME, not just when it is cold!
So don't let a little cold weather stop you from getting your exercise! It really is lots better than running in the heat!!!!!!!
