Greetings! Weather in Atlanta has been erratic
at best of late. This is not new for us in
the City too Busy to Hate. Many years ago I learned to plan for my run. Once
you get started the elements will not be as bad as your psyche makes them out
to be. For me, it’s cold or rain, especially in combination, that cause
delay in actually heading out to run. Usually within a few minutes my mind and
body adjust. That is not to suggest I take off in 32 degrees in a tank top. I
do check weather reports and plan accordingly. To the surprise of many, I
always run in shorts no matter the temperature.
Tina, my running coach, from some years ago made
a case for shorts. Since her admonition I've run in sleet, ice (not too smart
regardless of apparel), snow and at the frozen base of Mount cook in New Zealand. Tina
is correct. The legs take care of themselves. I find fingers and ears to be a
different story. I steer away from winter running without gloves and something
to cover my ears.
As noted above, I live in Atlanta. Here, heat
and humidity seem to encourage many female runners to hit the road in job bras
and guys to go shirtless. Bad call. I think at this stage of medical
advice everyone knows of the sun’s potential to damage human skin. Furthermore,
wearing a tee shirt will actually keep your body cooler. It helps to create a
natural air conditions system in tandem with perspiration.
Whatever the weather, take a minute to check the
forecast and dress for a comfort and safety.
Check. Plan. Run.
Tom
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