So you’re resolving to exercise more, eh? Good for you! There is nothing wrong with striving for a more active lifestyle. One way to do this, especially if you don’t have a gym membership to work with, is to get outside and hit the pavement! Does the thought of running out in the cold make you cringe? I totally get it! I am NOT a cold weather person. But getting out for a walk/run during these cold winter months doesn’t have to be a struggle. It just takes the right gear to make sure you stay warm and motivated.
1. Solid running tights – I loooooooove these compression tights that came to me c/o Fabletics. Not only are they are thick and sturdy which really helps to prevent cold air from getting through but they also wick away moisture keeping you dry and comfortable.
2. Fleece lined performance top – Performance tops also help wick away moisture which essential to staying dry and warm during your run. I like the ones with armholes so the shirt stays in place (this comes in handy when putting gloves on).
3. Hat – The key to keeping not only your ears but your whole body warmer.
4. Gloves – I know if I don’t wear gloves when I go running in the cold my fingers turn to ice. I like this pair of convertible mittens where the mitten part flips back to expose the fingertips so I don’t have to take off my gloves whenever I need to do something on my phone.
5. Yes Belt – I have my husband to thank for finding this little gem. Seriously, the ultimate solution to phones now being the size of mini-tablets and the challenge of finding an armband that will actually keep your phone in place. The band goes around your waist and has little slots where you can stick in your phone.
6. Sunnies – Because there is nothing worse than sun in your eyes…ok there is but for me it really cuts my running time if I’m being blinded in the face by the bright sun.
7. Tunes & Ear-Buds – Music really helps when I need a fire lit under my butt to get moving. Lately I’ve been jamming out a lot to the 311 station on Pandora but I tend to toggle between Rap/Hip-Hop & Alternative Rock for getting pumped up during a run.
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8. Good running shoes – Don’t try to hit the streets in street shoes.
9. Additional layers – Depending on how cold it is, you may need an extra layer above your performance top but remember that once you get going you’ll start to warm up and too many layers may leave you feeling overheated.
xo, Erica
