It's CCCOOOOLD Outside and Training Woes

I don't know where you are all reading this from, but up here in Canada, it's cold.  Very cold, and it doesn't show any signs of warming up.   I am not a winter lover.  In fact, if given a choice, I'd hibernate and wake up when spring arrives.   I should be out running and training for my 5k race this spring, but it's too darn cold and icy to run out on the country roads where I live, so I am stuck with the treadmill.  I think I have mentioned before that I don't like the treadmill - I hate running on it.  A mile on the treadmill seems like torture, but a mile run out in nature seems like heaven.

This was one of the few nicer days this winter when I was able to get out for a nice run with Lola.  Lola misses her runs, but when it is this cold, she doesn't want to be out longer than is needed either.

I will get my training in - I just have to push myself harder than if it was nice outside.  Plus, it's only 57 days until spring!!  (Gotta look on the bright side).

My New Gear!! Bring on the Cold Weather Now!!

Wearing my new windbreaker and my new thermal shirt

 On my last post, I was writing about how I don't like the cold weather and how I wasn't sure if I would do much running outside if it was cold.   Well, I placed an order for some cool weather running gear from  www.mec.ca  and today it arrived!   I wasted no time in trying them on and going for a run!

I know I look really goofy with the thermal shirt's hood up,
but it will be so warm when the cold winds blow!

I figure that layers works well, so I got a windbreaker jacket to keep the wet weather out, and  a thermal shirt with a hoodie (nice tight-fitting one to keep the wind out and warmth in).   I look kinda goofy, but if it keeps me warm, I really won't care :) :)

I was almost too warm on today's run with my new gear.

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Work Out Wednesday - Cool Weather Running

I have been blessed with gorgeous fall running weather up until now.  This week has been a rude awakening that it is fall, and winter is next.  The temperatures have dropped to close to freezing, and with the winds picking up, it's been a tad chilly outside.  Brrr!  I am a newbie runner, and this will be my first winter running.  I'm not sure how it will go.  Yes, I am Canadian, but I have always hated winter, and I hate hate hate being cold!
I ran 4 miles in the chilly weather last evening.  I had gloves, but nothing for my poor ears.  When I started out, it was fine, but the sun was starting to set by the time I was finishing, and it was noticeable cooler, and my poor ears felt it.  I went to the dollar store after and got a headband for my ears for now.

 What I hope to find out from you, my readers, is what I need to know to survive running in the cold and snow. Any suggestions?  I'd love advice from seasoned winter runners :)

I love this type of weather for running

The view after last night's run.  A cold run, but I got it done :)

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