Outdoor exercise

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  • GemstoneofHeart
    GemstoneofHeart Posts: 865 Member
    I couldn't imagine treadmill running. I love being outdoors. Lately the sun has been setting during my normal run time and the sunsets have been gorgeous!

    When it gets colder, definitely wear gloves and a head wrap/hood/ear warmers. Keep all your skin covered so you can have a layer between you and the wind. The faster you go, the colder the air is against your ears, hands, etc (or at least for me)

    I've really enjoyed getting to know the people in my neighborhood. I see the same people out and about and that motivates me, to be able to say hello to all my pals.

    Also I like to look at people's yards/decorations/just generally explore around. I'll take a break and mosey about the new homes still under construction and check out the floor plans.

    I think of it as being involved in my community and exploring. Also, listen to music, or podcasts or YouTube videos. Listen to chapters of a book while you run.

    Happy running!
  • Psychgrrl
    Psychgrrl Posts: 3,177 Member
    activities1 wrote: »
    Anyone go running or walking outdoors? I am no but with winter coming I'm curious what tricks everyone has to continue to walk and run outside without being stuck inside on treadmill????

    I live in Southern California. Sunny and 60's in the "winter." :smiley:

    ***Ducks****
  • Rosemary7391
    Rosemary7391 Posts: 232 Member
    Psychgrrl wrote: »
    activities1 wrote: »
    Anyone go running or walking outdoors? I am no but with winter coming I'm curious what tricks everyone has to continue to walk and run outside without being stuck inside on treadmill????

    I live in Southern California. Sunny and 60's in the "winter." :smiley:

    ***Ducks****

    No, no, I think you mixed that up with summer! ;)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    Gloriam_Sanguinis wrote: »
    @Psychgrrl wrote: »
    activities1 wrote: »
    Anyone go running or walking outdoors? I am no but with winter coming I'm curious what tricks everyone has to continue to walk and run outside without being stuck inside on treadmill????

    I live in Southern California. Sunny and 60's in the "winter." :smiley:

    ***Ducks****

    I live in Iceland... our summers are great if we get 1-2 days of 60's... I'm jealous!!

    It's similar down here in Tasmania too.

    I moved to Australia for the heat ..................... chose the wrong state entirely!! :astonished:
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I walk/run outdoors daily. I simply dress in layers when it gets colder outside. If it's really raining hard I walk inside a nearby Mall.
  • activities1
    activities1 Posts: 3,475 Member
    nowine4me wrote: »
    As of today -- at 4:30 in the morning -- during Hurricane Irma, I hit 610 days of getting 10k steps. All outdoors. Never once stepped on a treadmill and I don't belong to a gym.

    I make it a top priority, rain or shine, blazing heat or freezing cold to get my steps. Simple.

    Yes! This is what my goal is. My temps aren't low it's just the rain and running soaking wet. I don't want that.


    Thank you guys for suggesting the runnerworld app too!
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    activities1 wrote: »
    Anyone go running or walking outdoors? I am no but with winter coming I'm curious what tricks everyone has to continue to walk and run outside without being stuck inside on treadmill????

    Where do you live? That makes a difference in what advice and tricks are needed.

    I live in Wisconsin and walk and hike outdoors year round. Our summers can go up to 100° and our winters can go down to -35°. In the heat, I make sure I wear loose clothing that wicks moisture away and stay hydrated. If it is really hot, I go out in the early morning or at dusk to avoid the hot sun.

    The winters are a different story. The main thing is layers. Make sure you don't overdress so you don't get overheated, but you need extra warmth at the beginning and during cool down. During the coldest times, I will wear a pair of long underwear, jeans or sweatpants, a long sleeved T-shirt, and my down jacket (rated to -20°) with plenty of zippers I can open or close as needed. On my head, it is usually a stocking cap or balaklava. If I am wearing a cap, I will also have a scarf to wrap around and protect my face.

    Mid temps (20°-40°) I will wear a t-shirt, zippered light jacket, and a zippered fleece jacket. I might wear a stocking cap or headband to protect my ears, depending on the sun and wind.

    Footwear is really important too. Make sure, if you live where there is ice and snow, that you have good treads. There are some really nice grips you can use too. I am partial to Kahtoola Nanospikes for general wear. They grip really well on things like black ice. I also have crampons for hiking in the woods and snowshoes if there is a lot of snow. The other thing to remember is that you need to allow room for your toes to wiggle in order to keep the circulation moving. Adding heavy socks to the same shoes you wear lightweight socks with is not a great idea if it is below freezing.

    Don't forget hydration. The drier air in winter can be just as bad as sweating in summer. Just because you don't feel yourself sweating doesn't mean that you aren't. Take that water with you for longer exercise or make sure you hydrate after a shorter workout.
  • activities1
    activities1 Posts: 3,475 Member
    California so weather isn't horrible. Just rain and running when soaking wet
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    edited September 2017
    activities1 wrote: »
    Ya I run/walk daily now and want to continue when it starts to rain

    Besides rain proof clothing (make sure you get something that vents the moisture from your body. The most important thing is to get good socks. Nothing like wet socks to bring up blisters. I like Smartwool hikers. They never seem to rub even when soaked.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    edited September 2017
    I primarily cycle and road ride. Winter where I live is fairly mild overall...December and January kind of suck with cold and snow, but most of the winter is mild enough that I can continue to ride with winter cycling attire.

    In December and January I'm typically relegated to my indoor bike trainer save for the random nice day here and there.

    I also typically dedicate a bit more time to the weight room in the winter and ease off on the bike a bit...warm and toasty in there.
  • estherdragonbat
    estherdragonbat Posts: 5,283 Member
    edited September 2017
    I'm a walker. When winter comes, it's going to be tougher, though I still will get in a weekly walk to do the grocery shopping (usually about 2 hours round trip). I feel self-conscious taking a grocery buggy on the bus as it's wide enough to block the aisle—and not the easiest thing to maneuver around baby carriages and strollers either, so it's do it on foot or get in some extra strength training hauling the groceries around in bags and a backpack. Which probably isn't a good thing to do over long distances and possibly uncleared/icy surfaces.

    Otherwise, my options will be mall-walking or the fitness glider in the basement, I guess.
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