I use to consider myself a 'fair weather runner.' I hated to run when it was too hot, and no way I was running when it was too cold. My outdoor routine pretty much only went from late April through early October with a lot of missed days in-between. The other morning it was about 19 degrees here, but I had not run in five days, so I opted for the treadmill. I didn't like it. Was it harder because it was new or was it harder because I had to keep pace with the machine? Since I'm a creature of habit it must have been because I had not run on a treadmill since March.
Today, I opted to go outside. It was 23 degrees, but the wind wasn't blowing. Usually I walk 3/4 a mile before I start to run. Today I walked about 20 steps before I started running. Holy smokes was it cold. But seriously, after about a mile you don't feel it. You warm up and start thinking about other things than keeping yourself warm. I had someone at work ask me about sucking in the cold air and it making my chest hurt, but it doesn't. There once was a time it did, but I think that since I've been on this routine for more than a year now that my body is just ready to run- despite the temps.
Don't let the temps keep you from starting a workout routine today. It doesn't matter if it's hot or cold, a treadmill or the track -- just get out there and do it!
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