Winter 5k................. What works for you?

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doobabe
doobabe Posts: 436 Member
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Im signing up for my first winter 5k and I have to say Im a little nervous about the cold lol I typically prefer my treadmill in the winter....

I had sinus surgery a few years back and my Dr said I would probably have issues running in the cold and I would love to prove him wrong.....

So......... for those of you who run in the cold, what is one thing you DO or NEED to have to get it done?

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  • elizamc
    elizamc Posts: 285 Member
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    I'm interested in responses to your question as I also have sinus problems as well as asthma...

    So far I have loved my running tights to keep my legs warm....but cant wear these on my head!
  • gleechick609
    gleechick609 Posts: 551
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    I am not an expert runner (I started in the end of August) but I am finding that the cooler months is chapping my skin like crazy. I am putting vaseline under my nose, on my cheeks...I do layer but I make sure I can remove one layer easily as I get warmed up within the first 10 minutes or so
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
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    you need to get used to it. you just can't go out and do a 5k in the cold. go run, little by little, outside. bundle up, and experiment in how many layers you need, and what kind of stuff is most comfortable for you.

    its 48* out now. going with nothing but regular compression shorts with gym shorts over them, north face long sleeve thermals and a regular tshirt, and a ball cap. lets see how i feel.
  • jlewis2896
    jlewis2896 Posts: 763 Member
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    I read a post on this topic yesterday -- a lot of people said it's the dry air that irritates asthma and sinuses. The general recommendation was to run with a baklava/light scarf over your nose/mouth to keep the air that you breathe in moist.

    I don't have breathing problems, but I am from Wisconsin, and highly recommend compression gear. Any loose material rubbing on cold skin causes serious chafing!
  • kmart20
    kmart20 Posts: 72
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    I love running outside when its cold, since I don't sweat as much... Make sure you dress in layers. I also run with gloves on that I can take off and put in my pockets in my hands get to hot.
  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
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    I read a post on this topic yesterday -- a lot of people said it's the dry air that irritates asthma and sinuses. The general recommendation was to run with a baklava/light scarf over your nose/mouth to keep the air that you breathe in moist.
    ^^^ This, I get exercise-induced asthma and warmed, moistened air makes all the difference. I use one of these pulled up around my nose. It also discourages people from approaching me!

    http://www.buffwear.com/pages/technical/ways-to-wear.php
  • elizamc
    elizamc Posts: 285 Member
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    I read a post on this topic yesterday -- a lot of people said it's the dry air that irritates asthma and sinuses. The general recommendation was to run with a baklava/light scarf over your nose/mouth to keep the air that you breathe in moist.
    ^^^ This, I get exercise-induced asthma and warmed, moistened air makes all the difference. I use one of these pulled up around my nose. It also discourages people from approaching me!

    http://www.buffwear.com/pages/technical/ways-to-wear.php

    I have a buff which I have used hiking when it's cold though I find it feels very constricting around my neck, maybe I need to make my own....hmmm

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