Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: Running in the Cold. Some tips, and motivators.

Wow, awesome! It makes me want to go run outside ...

2011-12-12T19:37:10.023-07:00

Wow, awesome! It makes me want to go run outside right now. ha. I wish I could run outside, my problem is that it's dark when I leave and get home from work. I love #4 on reasons to take it outside!

Great tips! I especially love #1 and #6 on your mo...

2011-12-12T10:14:39.711-07:00

Great tips! I especially love #1 and #6 on your motivation list. :)

I cant imagine how cold it gets in Montana! I mean...

2011-12-08T11:05:29.567-07:00

I cant imagine how cold it gets in Montana! I mean we get cold and have maybe a week worth of temps that dip below zero but that is it!

I did just get an awesome new under armour running jacket and so far I love it! So far it hasnt been worn when its under 20 though!

Living in Vancouver, WA...where it's cloudy at...

2011-12-08T10:15:21.272-07:00

Living in Vancouver, WA...where it's cloudy at least 9 months of the year...it's so important to GET OUTSIDE. I love that you run in what most people would consider horrible conditions. I did the same before we moved here. I would be outside in 2 degree temps with snow up to my ass (Cincinnati). So much better than a treadmill run. And I swear better for me. Especially for my spirit! :)

I bought some of those same trax last year, after ...

2011-12-07T19:17:21.159-07:00

I bought some of those same trax last year, after we had huge amounts of snow and ice the year before. So, of course, we had a really mild winter last year. Maybe I'll get to use them this year LOL.

I love my Yak Trax, I'm going to have to use t...

2011-12-07T07:04:27.792-07:00

I love my Yak Trax, I'm going to have to use them soon!

Thanks for the recommendation on the running tight...

2011-12-06T20:38:01.808-07:00

Thanks for the recommendation on the running tights! Allan says I "need" some of these!

I'm like you--I want to run outside in all but...

2011-12-06T20:00:29.317-07:00

I'm like you--I want to run outside in all but the worst weather (which for me means wind+below 20s temps+active snow/freezing rain coming down). I haven't resorted to the treadmill once this winter, with the exception of when I was at my SIL's in Virginia and I couldn't get to a track for speedwork. Today I had a great 5-mile run, and you already read about my race on Saturday! Much better to be cold outside than hot!

dude, i'm doing good to walk in the snow and n...

2011-12-06T19:15:35.526-07:00

dude, i'm doing good to walk in the snow and not crack my skull, let alone run!! maybe i should get the snow trax for everyday wear :) i don't like bundling up and sweating in all that stuff either. pretty much i'm just letting you know that you're a badass and i'm a baby! lol

Lets compare!!!!!! http://roctherun.blog.com/2011/...

2011-12-06T18:57:07.075-07:00

Lets compare!!!!!! http://roctherun.blog.com/2011/12/05/cold-weather-running/

You are one brave woman running in the snow, unfor...

2011-12-06T17:52:02.402-07:00

You are one brave woman running in the snow, unfortunately when it snows in Charlotte, it usually comes with ice, so I am terrified to even think about running outside in fear of busting my butt on the icy sidewalks! lol

oops! I meant I loved running on the dry SNOW on ...

2011-12-06T16:36:39.115-07:00

oops! I meant I loved running on the dry SNOW on a cold clear sunny day. Almost as good as being out skiiing!

I always ran outside in the winter till it got ot ...

2011-12-06T16:35:24.032-07:00

I always ran outside in the winter till it got ot about -15°C (that is about 5°F) as long as it wasn't too icy or slushy. I really loved running on the dry dry on a cold clear sunny day.

Hydration is so important. I think I sweat more with the extra clothes on.

Good for you!

i never know what to wear when it's in the 30-...

2011-12-06T16:31:49.759-07:00

i never know what to wear when it's in the 30-40's that's when i'm clueless as to what to wear.

You are hard core! Keep it up. I sometimes miss co...

2011-12-06T14:39:07.542-07:00

You are hard core! Keep it up.
I sometimes miss cold snow runs, sometimes.:-)

Great Post! I love winter running especially in t...

2011-12-06T12:53:58.031-07:00

Great Post! I love winter running especially in the fresh snow:)
If that's a picture of where you run, then I'm jealous!
Do you have any tips for socks? What you find works best for staying dry and warm?

So impressive! It never gets that cold here, but w...

2011-12-06T12:47:12.437-07:00

So impressive! It never gets that cold here, but when it snows I'll remind myself of how tough you are!!!
:)

Running in the winter is my favorite season! You ...

2011-12-06T12:36:26.708-07:00

Running in the winter is my favorite season! You never get too hot and within a couple of miles at the most, you warm right up! A vest is my go to item for cold weather running as well as mittens when it's really cold. They seem to keep my hands warmer than just gloves. I really like the kind that have the flip back thing so if it gets too hot you can expose your fingers for a bit.
Great tips!

You are hard core! I'm planning to spend as l...

2011-12-06T11:54:33.668-07:00

You are hard core! I'm planning to spend as little time on our tm as possible this winter. I need to look into those snow trax or some other type of traction for my shoes before it starts to snow here...

I'm with you--it is always worth it to get out...

2011-12-06T11:04:22.693-07:00

I'm with you--it is always worth it to get out there, regardless the conditions! The hardest thing is just getting out the door. I am lucky b/c I tend to be warmer than most running, so I can get away with less in terms of clothing. Still haven't had to don tights other than capri's, this fall/winter.

I don't have a tip for it, but I need one...ho...

2011-12-06T11:03:57.717-07:00

I don't have a tip for it, but I need one...how do you run in winter in the city, when the sidewalks are all slush or snow and the roads are slicker and narrower (due to snow banks) than usual (dangerous!)

Good guide, we don't have actual cold weather ...

2011-12-06T10:59:58.447-07:00

Good guide, we don't have actual cold weather here, it's been down in the 30's the last week or two, but no snow and no real ice!

Those were great tips! You know after the first m...

2011-12-06T10:21:08.733-07:00

Those were great tips! You know after the first mile I really don't mind if it is cold. I am totally a self proclaimed wimp, but even I enjoyed the winter runs last year. I never did them with snow and ice so I am not as hard core as you!

Wow! Impressive. I am a wuss when it comes to runn...

2011-12-06T10:11:11.744-07:00

Wow! Impressive. I am a wuss when it comes to running in those conditions, unless its race day then its game on.

you are so awesome for running in those conditions...

2011-12-06T09:53:20.235-07:00

you are so awesome for running in those conditions! i definitely prefer running in the cold actually...although sometimes it can take quite a bit more thought to get ready. i definitely agree that it takes at least a mile or 2 to get warmed up as well! this is a great post!