Depends where you live. My sister lives in a semi topical place so you just described her running schedule, I live in Canada so while I still Run a good volume in the winter it’s simply harder to maintain the volume only running outdoors.
I’d not start at 6 days a week. Working up to 6 days a week is fine and is what many of us do. But abusing yourself with volume, intensity and frequency right at the beginning is a good way to get hurt. That being said if you were very active previously and played a running sport i’d be comfortable going faster than the suggested guides.
Just run. A dusting isn’t going to make you slip unless your shoes have 0 traction. I’d pay attention to when/how fast snow clearing is done where you live. I do not do speed work on the sidewalks (always have small patches of ice) in the winter just the road so i generally do it later when my neighbourhood is quieter. For shoes unless you are running on packed snow your regular ones are fine. If you might hit ice screwbies are a good option. For warmth just layer. Unless its truly frigid you probably won’rt need to buy too many winter specific things. The winter also has lots of good tips and tricks.
Remember if you dressed properly its only cold to start!
It has one button. Hold for On off, tap to change pattern. Its incredibly easy
It has one button. Hold for On off, tap to change pattern. Its incredibly easy
It’ll have an effect but at the end of the day getting the miles in consistently will matter more. Some people have moved to 10 day mileage cycles and yours is close to that. Maybe look into 10 day cycles for more ideas as your shifts keep changing. Always good to have more tools.
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While DNS suck it also means you are now fresh for your 5k on Thursday so why not go for broke? Hammer it as hard as you can and see what happens.
Just in a Thermos i slide it right where my hydration vest has a pocket for a jacket, sits basically right at the bottom nice and secure against my lower back. Its not really all that easy to get at while running so a short break is needed to retrieve then stow it again.
Long runs in the snow with hot chocolate and nice hot stock for picture breaks. Its a very peaceful experience trail running in the winter.
Lights!
Be as visible as possible. Its dark and drivers have a hard time seeing in pools of darkness. Just because you can see fine does not mean they can. Be comfortable shedding layers as needed. On long runs i wear two pairs of gloves and cycle on and off the shells as needed. You want to not be cold but getting to hot just gets you really sweaty which will make you colder if you are out there for awhile. This also works for hats, on and off as needed so you never get too cold but also don’t overheat.
-30C with windchill is where i draw the line. But when its close to that temperature i have the necessary gear AND i stay close to home doing loops.
Train how you want to race race. Dress rehearsal long runs to see what works for your body. Same breakfast, same gels, etc.
Starburst are great, individually packaged and nice and sugary. That and beer, might be more takers of the beer later in the race.
Some of the watch models changed the formula they used. If it makes you feel better you can add it forever.
My last marathon i took 5 with 1 right at the start for a 3:19 marathon. I probably could have taken one more. I also have a stomach of iron and is basically impossible to upset. My legs felt pretty good at the end, sore and what not but not the fatigue and dragging feeling i get when i occasionally do a longer hard training run and underfuel.
It’s usually breathable and wicks away moisture. That’s about it for me