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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. I've tried Yaktrax and 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 surfacesSee [[Traction Aids]] for more details.
* '''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.
