bundle up!

Wow, it is COLD out there! Winter really has arrived. And I am notorious for always being cold... I'm pretty sure I bring a sweater with me everywhere in the summer, and I am always in layers in the winter. But the show must go on... we must keep getting out there and keep moving! So how do I stay warm on nights like tonight, when it is below 20 degrees, but feels like it's in the single digits? Layers, friends, many layers.

From right to left... layer 1 (fleece baselayer), layer 2 (fleece half-zip), layer 3 (bright colored slightly heavy wind-protection jacket).

You may have noticed a trend... FLEECE! I love fleecy things to wear when I'm running in the cold. It always keeps me warm, and wicks sweat pretty well. The jacket helps keep the wind out, and it's so bright that I don't give anyone a reason not to see me in the dark.

Those are my running tights... yes, friends, FLEECE inside! These bad boys are Champion from Target, which means they were reasonably priced. These are my favorite tights, and my legs always stay warm.

Temperatures like these call for desperate measures... thick, above ankle, wool socks! Now, on any other day, you probably would never see me wear socks that go above my ankle... argh. But I like being completely covered in cold weather. These are my SmartWool socks, and I love how my feet stay nice and toasty... and dry :)

 Finally, time to take care of the extremities. Those Saucony gloves are the bomb. See the mitten flap? That goes over the glove, so you have extra warmth. AND each index finger and thumb have a hole so you can stick some skin out in case you need to play with a touchscreen device. Nify. Lastly, keeping the ears warm is a must. This is not that thick of a headband, but it does the job. I tend to stick with headbands instead of hats when I am running... I like having my hair up, and I tend to overheat in hats.

Now that you are all bundled up... go run! I promise you, with the right amount of layers, and the right gear for your extremities, you won't notice the bone-chilling temperatures.


Keep moving, my friends :)