Bring your coat—but don’t wear it. Being cold burns calories and improves circulation.
On that note, does anybody have any boring advice for cold-weather exercise? I can jog in 110 degree, 100% humidity weather, no problem. I grew up in the swampy parts of Texas. Heat and humidity are no problem for me. But jogging in cold weather - < 60 Fahrenheit—is killer; my throat feels like I’m swallowing jagged chunks of ice.
Re: jogging in cold weather—throw in some nasal breathing (~10-15% of breaths) and take periodic short breaks during which you just walk (every 1 mile or so).
Breathe primarily in and out of your nose; anecdotally that helps keep your lungs from drying out due to the low dewpoint. Also, drink enough water to pass clear urine four times a day to recover moisture loss (also due to low dewpoint)
Put a scarf or neck warmer over your mouth. Your throat will thank you. If that’s too warm, you can use one of those little medical masks or chew a piece of gum.
Bring your coat—but don’t wear it. Being cold burns calories and improves circulation.
On that note, does anybody have any boring advice for cold-weather exercise? I can jog in 110 degree, 100% humidity weather, no problem. I grew up in the swampy parts of Texas. Heat and humidity are no problem for me. But jogging in cold weather - < 60 Fahrenheit—is killer; my throat feels like I’m swallowing jagged chunks of ice.
Re: jogging in cold weather—throw in some nasal breathing (~10-15% of breaths) and take periodic short breaks during which you just walk (every 1 mile or so).
Breathe primarily in and out of your nose; anecdotally that helps keep your lungs from drying out due to the low dewpoint. Also, drink enough water to pass clear urine four times a day to recover moisture loss (also due to low dewpoint)
Put a scarf or neck warmer over your mouth. Your throat will thank you. If that’s too warm, you can use one of those little medical masks or chew a piece of gum.