Running in the cold, whether you consider it invigorating or torturous, takes guts—and preparation.
“It makes me feel like a badass,” said Minnesota-based Verna Volker, founder of Native Women Running. “I grew up in the southwest and never thought I would ever run in Minnesota winters, but I am hooked.”
Mild temperatures of 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit allow for the most efficient transfer of heat out of the body, wilderness-medicine expert Dr. Richard Ingebretsen told us—which explains why that range often feels so terrific to run in. (Research on the relationship between air temperature and marathon performance, however, has found wider optimum spans.) But as temperatures drop, and as heat loss accelerates, the body can’t compensate fast enough. Dressing strategically can mean the difference between embracing outdoor winter exercise and sticking with the treadmill.
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