Historically I am a very fair weather runner. I do not enjoy running all that much to begin with and consider running a necessary evil to keep from looking pregnant. So if the weather dropped below about 45 degrees - I would find it very easy to not lace them up and go outside.
Now that I am training for a marathon - that option really no longer exists. Of course, many people use treadmills to avoid the elements but I hate treadmills almost much as I hate beets.
Luckly I picked a great winter for training - as I was still running in shorts in January. However upon my return from Florida the temps had plunged and I would have to test my ability to run in colder temps. I had invested in some running gear that was far superior in comfort and utility then the heavy cotton sweats I had previously used.
Although I have not yet run in extreme cold - I find it quite comfortable, and perhaps even preferable, to run in temperatures in the 20's. Yesterday I did a 12.5 mile run along the marathon course and the temps were in the low to mid 20's and I was not bothered in the least.
My right knee is a bit sore today but not major impact from my long run yesterday.
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