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This post includes a few simple tips for running in moderately cold temperatures, down to around 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Running in extreme cold is outside of my experience.
* '''Hypothermia'''. Read the section on [[Hypothermia]] for details on this dangerous condition.
* '''Sunglasses.''' Keeping your eyes protected can help you keep a little warmer, and reduce how runny your nose gets. I use Oakley sunglasses with interchangable lenses, so I can use clear glass when it's dark.
* '''Chemical Warmers'''. Using chemical warmers can help keep your hands from getting too cold. I find these seem to not only keep my hands warm, but also provide some extra warmth to the rest of my body and a little phycological boost. You can warm the packs with a hairdryer to get them extra warm (Thanks to Megan H)
* '''Neck Warmer.''' A fleece neck warmer can protect your face and neck from the cold. I use a Turtle Fur neck warmer ([http://www.rei.com/product/663041 http://www.rei.com/product/663041]).
* '''Warm Up Inside'''. Often the first mile or so is the worst, as your body has not started to produce sufficent heat to offset the cold. Warming up for 10 minutes inside, by running up and down stairs, doing a jump rope, or using a treadmill. (Thanks to Melanie M for this tip)
* '''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)
