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This morning I went for run: 3/4 loop of Clapham Common, then down to Battersea Park for a complete loop then back home. 6.64 miles in 1hr 5. If I'd not forgotten my hanky for my dripping nostrils I'm sure I'd have run a little faster but the important thing is I ran at a speed that was comfortable for the whole distance when I normally start fast then die on the return leg.
Despite my light clothing (I sweat loads when warm) and two pairs of gloves - thin under windproof, including wiggle room - my fingers froze. I had to stick them under my armpits for 5 mins or so to defrost when I got home. Still, that was an improvement on my last XC race when I lost feeling completely and it took 20 minutes under a hot shower, with attendant pain as the blood returned
I might have to reconsider running in cold temperatures, but I'm going to give it one more shot and use thin gloves and mittens and see how I do.