Should you run in cold weather? Yes! | E-Neighborhood Advisor

Cold weather during winter months may keep many people from leaving home and running in the open air. However, a VOA News reports that the drop in temperature is a good reason to run. In fact, researchers say, running in cold weather helps improve one’s performance. Many people say running in the winter can be difficult. Two reasons are the low temperatures and bitter winds. Yet many runners might find it easier than running in hot weather. That could be because lower temperatures reduce stress on the body. When you run in cold weather, your heart rate and the body’s dehydration levels are lower than in warmer conditions. The body needs less water on a cold day than in warm weather. Many people, especially new runners, believe that running in cold weather is harmful. This is simply not the case for healthy individuals. Some people even think that the lungs can actually freeze -- again, not possible, even in the coldest places on the planet. When a person takes a breath, the nose, mouth and throat warm the entering air, so that by the time it reaches the lungs, it has warmed to near body temperature. Several websites note that the most important thing for people who run in cold conditions is to wear the right clothing. Keeping as dry as possible is most important when exercising in low temperatures. Wear mittens on your hands instead of gloves. Wear shoes that will keep you from falling. And especially, wear more than one layer of clothing to keep sweat away from your skin. So, if you are a runner, don’t let winter weather keep you indoors. Simply get ready for the low temperatures and start running. For more tips about running in cold weather, click here. Your Flooring Consultant, Matt Capell Email: sales@capellinteriors.com Phone (208) 288-0151 Fax (208) 917-6160 P.S. Here's a joke for you! What do runners do when they forget something?  They jog their memory!