Cold Weather Gear Guide
Here in Wisconsin there are multiple levels of cold starting at "Nice Cold" and extending all the way to "Polar Vortex." The cold might discourage some people from running outside but I actually find it to be quite enjoyable and a good way to experience even 15 minutes of daylight when I find the days start getting really long. I really only turn to the treadmill when there is a risk of injury outside (bad footing/icy/blizzard) or if I am running something where I need to hit a specific pace (tempo, mile repeats, etc) and the conditions just don't set me up for a good workout. I can only handle so much treadmill running. The weight room at school recently moved the treadmills from staring at a cement wall to staring at yourself in a large mirror (awkward)...so I opt to go outside as much as I can to keep my sanity I've put together my interpretations of the cold and my recommendations for dressing to stay comfortable and safe throughout the cold winter