Running winter night
outdoors at first glance might seem crazy. Yet it is good, a lot. Just get some
forethought. It will be good to wear a reflective
vest to
keep safe when you are running at night. The days are getting shorter and the
cold - the most intense heat - discourages many runners, even the most
passionate, with the result that when the mercury drops many people hang racing
boots.
Practice good
workout and continue to run despite the rigors of winter, avoiding illness and
injury, however, it is not only enjoyable, but also healthy.
Browse the gallery
with all the tricks and tips of the case, hold on, and you will see that it is
worth it!
Tips for running
in winter：
Running is a sport
for all seasons
Many runner stop
running winter outdoors for fear of getting sick or fear of accidents. In other
cases it is (only) laziness to win, with the help (diabolic) the warm embrace
of the duvet in the morning or the pleasure of spending the whole afternoon on
the sofa while it's raining outside. Yet, according to many scientists, the
ride can also be practiced to extreme temperatures, such as the North Pole in
the Sahara desert.
Because it is good
to run in the cold
There are two
basic reasons why sport in winter is good for the body. First of all winter,
with the shortening of the days and the decrease in sunlight; increase the
symptoms of mood disorders. Physical activity, however, has positive effects on
mood and helps to better deal with the (small or large) daily problems. Second
play sports when its cold strengthens the immune system (in the absence of
specific diseases) and helps to avoid the classic seasonal ailments such as
colds, sore throats, flu.
The reflective
clothing as winter night running
The right clothing
is among the most important aspects of running outdoors in winter. There is a
rule for all equal, but dressing according to the perceived temperature in the
rest condition is an error. It is normal, in fact, be cold in the stopped state
or at the beginning of the race, but already after the first few minutes of
heating the body starts to heat up and produce heat. In general, better wear
close-fitting garments, in order to decrease the amount of air between the skin
and the tissue. From absolutely avoid cotton, which absorbs moisture and cools
quickly.
How to dress for
running in cold weather
The first tip is
directed in particular to the runner struggling with the first winter racing:
is the personal experience that must guide the choice of the outfit perfect
race, so it is best to go by trial and error, trying to dress in layers so as
to be able to undress as the body temperature increases. The rule (basic) for
all is one that should not be cold, but not too much sweat. Some say that by
adding the outside temperature is 10 ° ideal clothing arrivals. The key issue
is protecting hands, feet and head (the latter disperses up to 30% of body
heat). Equally important it is to wear a thermal shirt to bare skin (which must
be of good quality not creating itching and other discomfort in contact with
skin). Above, when needed, it is good to wear a light jacket against the rain
in nylon and anti wind. If the temperature drops below, you can add technical
underwear (hot and very adherent) or opt for a heavier jacket. The majority of
sports garments from winter stroke are implemented with reflective fabric inserts,
but in case of fog, darkness or reduced visibility, it is appropriate to adopt
the right precautions and acquire luminescent.
