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'Reflective design accents are also great safety features as it gets darker earlier in the winter months,' says Lau. Make sure to look for a shoe that is weatherproof with good traction for slippery roads and sidewalks. When you're running in the winter, traction is key to avoiding slips and falls. A good technique to practice is to shorten your stride to improve your footing on icy roads and sidewalks. 'You shouldn't expect to run at the same pace that you would in warmer weather,' says Greenwald, 'and that's okay.' Your body will be working hard to maintain your core temperature so running may feel harder. It's important to adjust the intensity of your run to the outdoor conditions. This will help make the latter part, which is also the harder part as your muscles fatigue a bit, more enjoyable. Stanton also suggests running into the wind for the first part of your run and with the wind on the return portion. If you start to get too hot, you can easily drop off some layers inside. 'That way, if the cold becomes unbearable, you're not too far from home,' advises Stanton. Instead of heading out for a long winter run, do smaller loops around your neighborhood.

Warming up before heading out into the cold will also reduce your risk of injury. Greenwald says the key is to loosen up those tight muscles and get the heart pumping without breaking a sweat. The cold weather doesn't feel so cold when you're warmed up so try things like briskly walking around your house, doing some jumping jacks or jogging up and down the stairs. 'That initial cold feeling will actually feel great,' says ultramarathoner and co-host of The Longest Stride podcast, Jonathan Greenwald.

One tip to help you brave the cold is to warm up indoors when you're dressed. And with the sun setting earlier in the winter, John also recommends wearing bright reflective gear so you can be seen by vehicles in dark. Don't wear cotton for your base layer - once it gets wet, you'll stay wet.

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The best way to dress for the cold weather, according to marathoner and Running Room founder John Stanton, is to 'wear three layers: base layer, insulating layer and windproof shell.' The base layer should be made of a sweat-wicking material that keeps moisture away from your skin and dries out quickly to keep you feeling fresh. If you overdress you'll get too hot too quickly into your workout, which can sabotage your run. The general rule of thumb is to add 10 to 20 degrees to the outside temperature to calculate your running temperature. 'Although it is tempting to overdress, remember that it feels 10 degrees warmer when you run,' explains Jennifer Lau, Nike master trainer and co-owner of Toronto training company Fit Squad.

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Here are a few tips on how to prepare yourself for cold weather runs so you can continue crushing those outdoor workouts. But winter running doesn't have to be all that bad if you approach it the right way - like wearing the right gear, warming up properly and practicing good form. Now as the temperature drops, so may your desire to workout, especially outdoors. With the doors of gyms closing on and off due to the pandemic, 2020 has been the year where many of us have started running again for the first time since high school Phys Ed class.

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