3 Tips for Winter Running + Under Armour eCard Giveaway

Happy Thanksgiving week friends! I spent a few holiday days with my family here in Chicago cooking my first turkey dinner at home. I’m headed to Iowa today to visit more family and hang out with my little nephews for the weekend, so I’ll be traveling instead of shopping Black Friday this year. If you’re in the same boat, I have a great giveaway to share for a $280 Under Armour eCard that will get you in the holiday shopping spirit! Enter via Rafflecopter at the end of this post. This giveaway is open until December 17. {Note: This giveaway has ended}

I wish I was eligible to win this giveaway myself, because it’s a great time of year to stock up on winter training gear. Winter can be a challenging time for runners, myself included. Fall is my favorite season for outdoor training, so when the days turn chillier and dark afternoons become the norm, I need extra motivation to keep running until spring. I have 3 Tips for Winter Running to share tonight that will help you prepare to run during the busy holiday season and the winter months to come.

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Winter Tip 1 – Be Prepared

I have some favorite gear that keeps me running outdoors as long as possible. Having warm winter gear that isn’t too bulky is essential.

• Warm-up by walking for two minutes at 3.1 miles per hour.
• Run at a comfortable (slower) speed and increase by 0.1 mph every half mile.
• Take a one-minute walking break every 2 miles if you need it.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Terms & Conditions: This giveaway opens on 11/27/15 and ends on 12/17/15. It is open to the residents of the United States only. There will be 1 winner of $280 eCard. Winners must be 18 years or older to win. Winners must complete all entries to be entered to win. The Frugal Exerciser will choose a winner no later than 12/18/15 via Rafflecopter. The entries will be verified and the winner will be contacted via email. The winner has 48 hours to respond and claim prize. If the winner doesn’t claim prize within 48 hours their prize will be forfeit and a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you are abiding by all laws and regulations in your country.

{A version of the 3 Tips for Winter Running post was originally published on the NBC Chicago Stride blog in December 2014. Chicago Jogger was a regular contributor to NBC Stride until the blog ended publication in spring 2015.}