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Today's
high-tech running fabrics make it easy to enjoy winter trail running. Here are tips
that will make winter trail running easier and more enjoyable.
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Dress in layers.
- This will allow you to peel off or add layers as the
temperature, wind, and other conditions change.
- Choose
a highly-breathable base layer.
- This is the layer of material that you
wear closest to your skin. It should be made of a high-tech polyester that "wicks"
sweat away from your body.
- Wicking material will wick sweat away and decrease
the chances of a severe chilling effect if the temperature turns cooler and windier,
or if you slow down or have to walk.
- Wear
a looser, second layer of breathable material.
- The second layer should
be made out of fleece.
- The second layer adds extra insulation between
your base layer and your outer layer.
- Vents and zippers gives you maximum
comfort in a wide range of temperatures.
- Wear
an outer layer of breathable, wind-resistant, water-resistant material.
- Vents
and zippers gives you maximum comfort in a wide range of temperatures.
- Wear
a breathable hat that can be pulled over your ears.
- During cold weather,
you lose up to 50 percent of your body heat through your head.
- A breathable
hat will decrease the amount of body heat lost.
- Protect
your ears and hands.
- Mittens keep hands warmer than gloves.
- Earmuffs
and a hat that can be pulled over your ears are great tools to keep your ears
warm.
- Wear Sunscreen
- It is important to wear
sunscreen if it is snowing or there is snow on the ground..
- Wear
Sunglasses
- Sunglasses will provide protection against snow glare and wind.
- Wear
reflective gear.
- Reflective gear will help you be seen by other pedestrians
and motorists.
- This is extremely important if you run at dawn or dusk.
- Reflective
gear can be worn on your torso, arms, your legs, head and shoes.
- Wear
running shoes with good outsoles/treads.
- Winter roads are often slippery.
Good outsoles will help you avoid slips and falls.
- Bring
a cellphone.
- If you fall or have an accident, you can call for help on
your cell phone.
- Wear
socks made of synthetic fibers.
- Socks made of synthetic fibers will will
moisture away from your skin and help prevent blisters and athlete's foot.
- Do
not run on ice.
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