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Running in winter

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porger80 · 08/07/2020 17:03

Question for the experienced runners pls!

I'm considering giving up my gym membership even though I've been a committed gym goer for 20 years.

I've been converted to short runs (30 mins) almost every day since lockdown in replacement of gym, but weather has mostly been okay/good.

What is it like to run in winter? Is it scary running in dark if you have to do first/last thing in day? Is it cold and miserable and unpleasant? Are you more likely to not do it than go to a nice warm dry gym?

Anyone converted from indoor to outdoor frequent all year round exercise?

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Mintjulia · 08/07/2020 17:28

I run at lunchtime in the winter. (Work provides showers).

You'll need heavier leggings, gloves and some layered tops with a hi-viz top layer, but it's exhilarating especially if frosty, getting in a hot shower afterwards is bliss , and it's good for stress.

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porger80 · 08/07/2020 17:23

@Mumofcats5 I do think a running club will be in my future for sure but child childcare/work commitments mean I just grab a 30 min run when I can at the moment. I suppose right now I want to figure out if running is a brief summer love affair or not! Good point ref running on pavement or rural, thanks

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KeithLeMonde · 08/07/2020 17:22

I like running in the dark although I know not everyone is safe to do it. I like the feeling of privacy and the feeling of being out when other people aren't. I have reflective kit, stick to busy roads and keep my headphones low so I'm aware of traffic (in case they haven't seen me).

For short runs, running in the rain can be quite nice. It's crap when you have a 3 hour training run though, I won't lie.

I'd second considering looking for a club, or use an online community like Run Mummy Run to find a local running buddy.

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porger80 · 08/07/2020 17:18

@PinPon would you still go in the proper rain/sleet/bitter cold do you think? I can't help think I've had a really easy intro into running outdoors!

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Mumofcats5 · 08/07/2020 17:16

I think it depends where you run - if you're on pavements etc then running in winter is fine. Of course if you're rural then would be a different consideration (for me anyway).

If you enjoy it, then why not? Have you considered joining a running club for the motivation/social aspects? Game changer for me!

PinPon · 08/07/2020 17:12

I’ve been enjoying running outside in lockdown as well. My plan for keeping it going is running at lunchtimes (rather than in the evenings) as the weather turns...

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