Important announcement: I’m moving to Italy.
Maybe not… but I can dream! We are on a plane back to the U.S. right now. It’s been a crazy, amazingly fun trip and I cannot wait to share it with you all!
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Heather @ Girly Ever After is today’s special guest. The Atlanta bloggers have really come through for me! She is a recent addition to our “blogger get-together” crew. Very cool fact: she is training to be an Esthetician! I have especially appreciated all of her helpful skin care tips (my “back-acne” = cured!) as I’ve gotten to know her/read her blog.
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Hey! I’m Heather from Girly Ever After.
When Laura asked me to do a guest post for her while she’s in Italy I was more than excited! I read her blog daily so I can’t wait to hear all about her trip. I plan on living vicariously through her while holding down the fort in Atlanta.
The beginning of Fall tends to be slightly awkward when trying to figure out what to wear when you’re thinking of working out. A lot of people skip the treadmill for great outdoor runs in the crisp Autumn air, but what do you wear with the unpredictable weather? It’s chilly when you start out but will get warm the longer you run. It may be a bit windy and overcast is usually a big issue too.
With so many factors to think about I thought I’d give a few of my “Fall workout must haves” to help you transition your workout gear for the season.
Wind Jacket
Lightweight jackets with very little lining are perfect for those days that are too chilly for just a t- shirt and keep you warm. A wind jacket is great water protection too for those rainy days. A wind jacket is better than a cotton long sleeve shirt because of the breathable material that will keep you from getting hot during your workout.
Reflective Gear
This is great to have year round in general, but especially in the months where days are getting shorter. Though we haven’t officially hit the time change it seems that Fall brings darker mornings, overcast days, and lots of black workout gear. If you’re like me the majority of your cool weather gear is black or a dark color. Running in the dark with dark clothes is a disaster waiting to happen so it’s best to wear some sort of reflective gear. I know the first thing that comes to mind is a cross guard vest, but that’s not what I’m talking about. There are tons of great and lightweight items you can wear that don’t have to be clothing. Removable arm bands, reflective straps, headlamps, etc. Each one is great for an early morning and even just to be safe during the day.
Warm Socks
A lot of times socks are an after thought when they’re actually really important. They can make or break a great workout since they are the only things between you and your shoes. If your socks aren’t comfortable, the right size, or the wrong fabric it can cause distractions and be really uncomfortable which leads to an unproductive run. The best socks to get in the cooler temps are those with synthetic fabrics. These help to wick away moisture keeping your feet warmer. Cotton socks keep your feet cold if they get wet from sweat or rainy weather and can create blistering.
All workout attire is, of course, based on preference of the person, but when you’re comfortable it makes for a more enjoyable time.
Happy outdoor exercising!
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I love that Heather wrote about this – I am NOT an expert. 🙂
Do you have any cooler-weather workout tips to share?
What is your favorite “workout” season?
I love running in the Fall….it’s so nice. The view, the crisp air…I will definitely miss it this year… No Fall for me!
xoxo from Trinidad
Thanks for the reflective ideas. I usually run in the dark, and I really need to invest in some good gear.
Great ideas!! Love running when it’s cool outside =)
Laura — have a safe trip back!!
Autumn is my favourite time to run!! 🙂 It makes the staggering and dragging my lead like self around much more enjoyable / bearable! 😉 And to Laura… Have a safe flight back!