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Cold Weather Running Nutrition
Increased calorie needs and hydration challenges in cold conditions.
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Increased calorie needs and hydration challenges in cold conditions.
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Increased calorie needs and hydration challenges in cold conditions.
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Cold Weather Running Nutrition
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Increased calorie needs and hydration challenges in cold conditions.
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Increased calorie needs and hydration challenges in cold conditions.
What Happens in Cold
Running in cold conditions:
- Increases calorie burn (staying warm)
- Reduces thirst sensation
Increased Burn
Body works to maintain temperature
- May need 10-25% more calories
- Longer cold runs burn even more
Signs of Inadequate Fuel
Drops in core temperature faster
- Exhaustion
- Poor decision-making (hypothermia sign)
What Happens in Cold
Running in cold conditions:
Running in cold conditions:
- Increases calorie burn (staying warm)
- Reduces thirst sensation
- May increase urination
Watch for
Watch for Overheating
Even in cold, running generates heat
- Even in cold, running generates heat
- Overheating → more sweating → hydration matters
- Dress for 10-20° warmer than actual temp
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Source topics
cold weather • winter • calories • warming • layers