As winter closes in around us and it starts to get darker earlier it’s time to consider those little essentials for running in the dark. You may not thinks so but running in low light can have big effect on the equipment and approach you need to take to your running so here’s a quick break down of the essential you’ll need to keep going.
Winter running
1) Water – It may be cold out there but whatever the weather you’ll continue to produce sweat throughout your workouts and in cold conditions your body can be working even harder than normal it’s essential to keep hydrated so take some water with you.
2) Reflective jacket – Regardless of where you’re running it’s important to wear reflective equipment to protect you and others around you. If you drive you’ll know it’s near impossible to spot a runner crossing the road without high visibility clothing. Try some snap on reflectors for your ankles, there’s even led arm strips available now.
3) Warm clothing – A great deal of heat is lost winter running and it’s important to stave of those cold and flu bugs by staying warm. Hats, gloves, jogging trousers and a warm top are essential!
4) Chap stick? – Ok not all of us suffer from chapped lips but the cold weather can all kinds of niggles such as dry skin, rubbing and sore nipples to list a few so it’s time to slap on those moisturisers and lubricants.