I am going to answer my own question from the previous entry. Do I use the weather as an excuse not to get outside and run in the winter? ....absolutely!

I know there are some running purists out there who run outside when the windchill is twenty below, but I find the treadmill to be quite a nice alternative, especially when running 18+ miles a day. It prevents me from cutting my runs short or doing the bare minimum. If you don't have access to a treadmill, though, running is probably one of the warmest things you can do out there if you are dressed appropriately.

What to wear when running in the extreme cold: a warm hat, maybe even a ski mask, wind resistant pants or running tights (guys, make sure to wear a pair of briefs or two... I'm just sayin'), a base layer of a long sleeve t-shirt or a light jacket, an outer layer that offers some wind protection, and a good pair of gloves or mittens.

The biggest thing for me when running in extreme cold is to have wind resistant mittens or even socks over a pair of gloves to keep my fingers warm. Your toes stay warm because they are moving, but you have to keep your fingers warm. If you have some latex gloves lying around, those work wonders as a base layer under a pair of gloves.

Today's question: What is your goal for the Run for Hungry Children 5k? To finish? To run the whole way? To run a good time?

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