!"Out In The ColdAn encounter with floating sea creatures wasn’t the only aspect of Dr Nic’s swim to garner admiration among those more at ease on dry land. Under triathlon rules, swimmers are permitted to wear wetsuits when the water drops below a certain
causing major traffic problems! – Fat FyesKeep your feet toasty...If your feet are prone to blisters or feeling cold in the rain, try lambswool socks like Hilly® or Running Bear® (usually sold as off-road socks for loonies who run in bogs). Your feet won
. – BeckylouPut Vaseline on anything that might rub against anything else – there are a surprising number of moving parts when you start thinking about it. Good also for exposed flesh if it’s wet and cold – you don't want chapped lips and raw skin. – Eva
for the first mile to warm up and gradually pick up the pace. – ScianceLook to the running greats for inspirationStretching cold muscles is a sure route to injury. After all when did you last see a gazelle stretch before taking flight? – FellrunnerIt’s not all
. This will allow you to simulate race conditions i.e. hills, wet, cold, uneven ground etc. and also discover what your actual pace is, rather than a treadmill pace. It may help to find a partner to run with or to join a local club. I found the latter was the best
-give it up again. As long as you're aware of this recycling phase, you can go cold turkey (as I did). On the finish line, I realised I was 'recycling' and so dismissed it, and just had a big bar of choccie instead! Getting past the recycling stage
of bed early on a Sunday morning when it's cold, wet and dark outside. Without it I would probably just skip the session and "promise" myself I’ll run the next day instead (which then doesn't happen…). My schedule is pinned up on a notice board in my
they stop me running. My performance also suffers because I'm not so good at noticing when I need more water or food, or too cold. The crucial factor seems to be control/expectancy, rather than being 'used' to it. – Duck GirlOverriding your neurochemical
with beautiful crisp cold air; the view over the farm was spectacular. I released Maggie (our 11-month-old German Shepherd dog) to do her alarm clock duties – she swiftly began jumping on motionless forumites strewn about the house. Immediately everyone was up
