Running in cold weather

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Kirsty_UK
Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
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I'd love to start the couch to 5k up again, but it's getting colder, and when I breathe heavily outside, I get painful teeth (they're quite sensitive and I hate sensitive toothpaste) and a sore throat from the cold air.

Any tips?

I also found this link for anyone else that wants to run in the cold - it's not given me any help with the above, but might be useful anyway
http://www.active.com/running/Articles/9-Tips-for-Running-in-Cold-Weather.htm?cmp=17-7-1615

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  • BeachedBumm
    BeachedBumm Posts: 11
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    Wear a bandana over your mouth. It'll help retain some of the heat.
  • Lazytoad2001
    Lazytoad2001 Posts: 45 Member
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    Hi

    I heard said that something like a scarf or one of those modern snoods is good for this. You can pull up to cover your lower face, it warms the air your breathing and helps........

    Well people say it does anyway, I get quite wheezy whilst running in the cold so am going to give it a go.

    K x
  • SRH7
    SRH7 Posts: 2,037 Member
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    I find Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste fab. You could also try wearing a buff bandit-style over your mouth! I do this to stop my teeth from hurting when hiking in winter.

    http://www.buffwear.co.uk/pages/welcome.php
  • Vaanja
    Vaanja Posts: 163 Member
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    I like Condor multi-wraps (I can get them from the Cheaper Than Dirt gunstore for about $8 each, but I'm pretty sure you could get them online), they're more comfortable, more breathable and stay in place better than a scarf or bandana imo.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
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    I suggest wearing a gator. You can find ones that are very soft and not intrusive to outdoor sports in winter on Amazon.
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
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    Yes, definitely find something like a scark or one of those Underarmour things that wraps your face up. The moisture and warmth from your breathing will keep the incoming air moist and warm and then it doesn't hurt. I always had problems with my throat and lungs feeling too cold. By doing this, I often get hot even when the temps are in the low 30s/high 20s. Some people wonder if it will make it harder to breath through, but I don't think it does.
  • KBGirts
    KBGirts Posts: 882 Member
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    Yes, definitely find something like a scark or one of those Underarmour things that wraps your face up. The moisture and warmth from your breathing will keep the incoming air moist and warm and then it doesn't hurt. I always had problems with my throat and lungs feeling too cold. By doing this, I often get hot even when the temps are in the low 30s/high 20s. Some people wonder if it will make it harder to breath through, but I don't think it does.

    *scarf*
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
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    thanks all!

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