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* '''No cotton.''' This is true for any conditions, but worth restating here. Wear clothes made from synthetic, wicking fibers, such as CoolMax.
* '''Watch for frostbite.''' Your extremities may go numb early in your run, but they should warm up. Anything that stays numb needs to be checked.
* '''Watch for ice.''' Slipping on ice can pull muscles or cause falls. You can get traction aids to attach to your shoes if ice is a significant problem - look for . I've tried Yaktrax or similarand Sure Foot. The Sure Foot<ref>Sure Foot Get A Grip Ice Joggers http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/SUR003/</ref> seem better on smooth ice, but Yaktrax<ref>Yaktrax http://www.yaktrax.com/products.aspx</ref> work better on rough surfaces.
* '''Hat and gloves.''' These are important to keep you warm, but they can also be taken off and tucked in a waist band easily. This allows you to adjust your insulation for the conditions. I like gloves that convert into mittens (more on these in a future blog)
* '''Vaseline.''' If you are still having problems with your hands and feet, spreading Vaseline over them before putting on your socks or gloves will dramatically improve the insulation. It's a bit strange the first time you do it, but it works very well.
* '''Start into the wind'''. If it's windy, start your run into the wind so that on the way back, you won't freeze due to sweating. (Thanks to Bobby A for this tip)
* '''Suck then blow'''. If you have a problem with the tube on your hydration bladder freezing up, blow air back down the tube each time you have finished drinking. The drink is unlikely to freeze in the bladder itself, but the tube is very hard to keep warm. Insulation around the tube helps a bit, but not enough. (Thanks to Ron Bowman for this tip)
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