You would think I have cold weather running figured out by now but then again I avoided winter runs up until last year in favor of the treadmill. Yesterday it was just above freezing, rather breezy with a very low Sun when I headed out to my "trail loop" around 3:30 pm yesterday. Started with my compression hat , gloves, mid weight Mizuno Breathe Right thermal long sleeve compression shirt , my Ron Hill Wind/Water Proof Shell and Tights. First 800+meter laps was comfortable , second lap I was starting to feel warm, third lap I dropped the hat , 5th lap the shell cam off. So I was running through the snow with temps +2C down to a single layer. I was still too warm judging from the sweat dripping from my forehead. There will always be sweat but when its dripping I know I am too hot. In spite of obviously being a little too hot I felt chilled at the same time. The cool breeze seemed to press on the compression shirt that was wicking away sweat giving me the chills yet I continued to sweat. I suspect a loose fitting long sleeve Tech T with the Shell breaking wind probably would have been a better choice. Another option would have been shorts. Its so much simpler heading out on a warm day.
I logged 12 laps good for 10.3K +/- 635m in 1hr20min good for an average 7:48 pace. I did a ton of work yesterday on the "new floors" and am really feeling achy today. Haven't had time for a long run this week but I am satisfied with what I have done. I will take it outdoors this afternoon for one more 10+Ker before I head back to the treadmill working the next 6 days.
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