The weather is changing and you may have noticed the internal dialogue seducing you to stay inside: “You would much rather stay inside under the covers than tackle the wind and the cold.” Be aware of those thoughts in your head as we continue to train and the weather continues to get colder. Keeping on track with training and not missing training days is important to help prevent injuries caused by increasing long walks/runs too quickly.
Here is a list of what we can do to prepare ourselves for Jack Frost! (Ok, I may be exaggerating but it was pretty cold this last week!)
1. As the song goes; “Prepare your mind, the rest will follow.” Be aware of the internal dialogue, “the seducers,” and talk back. This training is as much about a mental training as it is a physical training. You are mentally tough! Every time you follow through with your intention vs. giving into the internal dialogue you have won a battle which will result in winning a long-term war of being in control of your choices. On your rest days you may want to work on training your brain by using guided imagery, visualization or meditation techniques. If you have never done anything like this, there are CDs you can purchase to guide you through the process.
2. Resist the temptation to overdress. Excessive sweating under too many layers may actually cause you to feel cold during the training. Layer your clothing instead. The material closest to your body should wick moisture away. Get wicking materials like acrylic or cool max fabrics. Champion brand sells wicking material clothing or you can go to http://www.coolclothingusa.com. The best fabrics for cold weather training are polypropoylene and capillene. If it is windy, think about wind protection by wearing an outer layer of gortex or nylon. Remember, the layers can come off as you warm up.
As always, happy healthy running/walking!
Prudence
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