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Starting to run... in winter

guest — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:37:45 GMT

Thanks, all! I just got some layering stuff today at Target. I couldn't find wind-proof pants, but I got a shell, some poly tights and a couple of poly shirts. Hooray!

Consistency is key...I know that now

guest — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:08:29 GMT

Is your knee swollen still or again? In other words, has your knee been swollen since your week 4, day 1 run? If so, I might see a doctor. If the swelling went down after that run but has happened again, I'd rest it until the swelling subsides and then start on a lighter workout and build back up.

Starting to run... in winter

guest — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:03:20 GMT

Thanks for the video! I like the "add a layer for every 20 degrees it drops" rule.

Starting January 2012

guest — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:50:19 GMT

Me too! I'm 30 and haven't run since I was forced to do so in high school gym class.

Anyone wanna buddy up?

Starting to run... in winter

guest — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:39:40 GMT

Hi all-

I got my shoes, I'm researching running apps and reading forums, and now I wonder: should I start in a gym on a treadmill or outside in the cold? I live in south central Wisconsin. There's no snow on the ground yet but that will change. It's still cold, though - under 35 degrees (F) every day if not colder.

Any thoughts or advice about starting to run in the winter?