If running is one of your New Year’s resolutions, we’ve recently shared how to prevent injuries ― whether you’re a beginner or training for a marathon. But given the UK’s current cold snap, is it a good idea to head out for an outdoor run at all?I’ll admit that all my jogs bar one have been held on my gym’s treadmill over the past six weeks. I simply can’t face the biting sting and prickly leg feeling when I get back indoors. So, we thought we’d speak to Dr Daniel Atkinson, clinical lead at Treated.com, and UESCA certified running coach James Rodgers about whether or not I’m right ― or if I should just suck up the chill.When’s it too cold to go running?If you’re looking for a specific temperature, Dr Atkinson has some bad news: it’s not “as simple as simply checking the day’s forecast”.He says, “It often comes down to your experience as a runner, your fitness levels, and what you’re trying to achieve.” Still
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