Is it just me?

[GardenGirl52]

I’m struggling with running when it’s really cold. Not sure if it’s biological or psychological. I layer up so generally stay warm but I find my breathing is not so good when it’s really cold and I’m struggling to enjoy even 30 mins. Any thoughts?

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate]

Buff...you can pull it up over your mouth or nose

[GardenGirl52 in reply to Oldfloss]

I have one of those fleecy headbands for my head but nothing for my mouth so I’ll try that. Just feel like my leg muscles aren’t working properly about 20 mins in.

[Oldfloss Administrator 60minGraduate in reply to GardenGirl52]

Are you putting strength and stamina work in on some of your rest days?

taking it really slowly and steadily will help too.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Try a few shorter runs instead of pushing for 30mins. Find somewhere fun, slow down and run. I know I struggle in the cold so blasted to 10k last week so I could have fun short runs

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I find it takes longer to warm my muscles and get my breathing right in the cold so may be biological

[GardenGirl52 in reply to SueAppleRun]

I do wonder if it’s my legs that are still cold. I don’t think I warm up with walking so I might try some more energetic dynamic exercises for the legs, take it slow and steady for the first 15 mins and wear a muffler for my breathing.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate in reply to GardenGirl52]

The breathing through a scarf or muffler helps and slow to start with warms you up a bit for faster later and roll on spring

[Elfe5 60minGraduate in reply to GardenGirl52]

I always do squats as part of my warm up routine- gets those quads & glutes warmed up. 😄

[GardenGirl52 in reply to Elfe5]

Great idea. I have relied on the 5 min walk and a few dynamic exercises but I think I shall do some of these in the warm and then go out to run. Thank you.

[GardenGirl52]

Thanks everyone.