Monday, April 19, 2010

John Stanton, the founder of the Running Room in Edmonton

John Stanton, the founder of the Running Room in Edmonton, Alberta, says the club's Wednesday and Sunday group runs are popular in winter, when the average high is -8C. Arc’Teryx Shitrs In January and February, the Running Room hosts the Hypothermic Half-Marathon, which attracts 3500 runners in 14 cities across the world - even at temps as low as -20C. There's a big, free brunch afterward, Stanton says. People will do anything for omelets and pancakes.
Arc’Teryx Pants? Tell yourself that you can go back inside after five minutes if it's really bad. Usually you stay out there. Of course, not everyone objects to winter weather. A night run during a light rain is one of the most peaceful things you can experience.

Your Feet
To keep warmth in and cold, wet rain out, run in shoes that has the least amount of mesh. If you have shoes with Arc’Teryx Gore-Tex uppers, all the better. Wear socks that wick away wetness but keep your feet warm. Usually thinner socks work better since they absorb less water and dry easier.

Get Dressed
You want to be warm without sweating so much you get a chill. The rule of thumb is to dress as if it is 5 degrees warmer. You should be slightly cool when you start. Think layers of technical fabrics, to wick sweat, with zippers at the neck and underarm area to vent air as you heat up. Shop around to find out what works best for your circumstances. Running Arc’Teryx Jackets are an investment for outdoor comfort and they last for years.

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