Gearing Up for Winter Running

One of the things I find very appealing about running is that it requires very little stuff.  Essentially just a good pair of shoes, a good supportive sports bra and a sidewalk.  Easy-peasy, no excuses, just go out the door and do it.

Outdoor running in the winter is a slightly different story.  Without good gear a run can turn from exhilarating to not-so-much fun in a matter of moments.  This winter I have been doing much longer runs outdoors and had to upgrade my workout wardrobe to include cold-weather running gear.  I was skeptical at first, heading out in my hodge-podge of random layers.  After a few runs turned damp and cold I gave in and placed an order for the real deal stuff.  It is so worth every penny. 

Sportswear Jackets by Nike
Gloves by Athleta

With the limited hours of daylight during this season I am also squeezing in some time on the treadmill for weekday runs.  While the scenery is lacking, the climate control is kind of nice.  And I can shed some layers so that is pretty nice too. I picked up some super cheap tanks from Forever21 that are working quite nicely for shorter runs.

Cropped Pants by Nike
Socks by Athleta

Healthy living things I am loving this week...

{At the Gym} Tempo runs 

{Cardio} The exhilaration from a nice long run on a cold, winter day.

{Eating} Frozen peaches simmered in a dash of sugar and vanilla for a light dessert

{Balance} Shoulder stands in Friday's yoga class

Comments

[Abbie]

A pop of color on my feet always gets me in the mood to run-- especially when the temps are low. It's killing me to run indoors lately.