Keep safe running with safety vest even in winter night

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.