I ran 4 semi-legitimate miles (9:30's). I focused on upper body torque and knee shock absorption-- well that and not slipping and falling on the lovely fallen yellow leaves that were slick with frost. It was tricky. I may be a little sore tommorrow, we'll see. While I ran, I thought of MichelleL taking on and off her gloves during her run on Monday. The solution is not to take the gloves all the way off (once 'warm' just roll the wrist cuff up to the middle of your hand exposing the palm and back of hand to the air, but keeping you fingers covered). It sure beats taking off (and trying to carry them) and then putting them back on again while trying to run. Winter running is a little tricky. You have to maintain body heat without overheating. It takes a lot of zippers in strategic locations (at the neck/or down the torso) and good techinical materials...don't skimp on quality tech gear. That is what I've found out over the years. Good material will keep you outside in winter sweating up a storm but not soaking wet at the core in sub-temps. I love winter running. Not my best performance running, it's so hard to catch a deep breath and get the muscles warmed up. But it is so serene and exhilarating-- especially on those fresh snow mornings. Isn't change wonderful? | 