"There's a glorious smugness that can only be experienced by exercising outdoors in winter conditions. The fresh air, the endorphins, the reduced risk of heart disease they're all nice bonuses, but nothing beats that knowing nod from another rain-drenched runner, or the horrified faces of nearby dog walkers as you stride confidently into the sea for a winter dip."
"Whether you're running, hiking or outdoor swimming, there's some sage advice that applies across the board: Always start by checking the weather forecast, advises Richard Shepherd, purchasing director at mountain sports retailer Ellis Brigham. What you wear should match the conditions you're likely to experience. It's the key to staying safe and comfortable outdoors."
"Be bold, start cold Remember that you're not just dressing for the start of the run. It's easy to put too many layers on because you need the encouragement to get out the door, but it only takes a few minutes of running to warm up. Opting for two or three thin layers instead of one or two thick ones can help with this, because you can take a layer off once you've warmed up."
Always check the weather forecast and choose clothing to match the expected conditions. Start cold rather than overdressing for the beginning of activity, because warming-up quickly reduces the need for heavy layers. Prefer two or three thin, removable layers over one or two bulky items so layers can be shed as body temperature rises. A good base layer helps manage moisture and maintain warmth. Layering decisions apply across running, hiking, and outdoor swimming to preserve comfort and safety in cold-weather outdoor exercise.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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