Learning to run in an Alaskan winter

Rainy days in Cape Town and cold winter mornings in Johannesburg used to frustrate me. I hated wearing a rain jacket and occasionally adding gloves and tights. Running was running and it was easier when the weather cooperated. In Alaska the weather is part of a greater running adventure!

Winter runs require more gear than I've ever run in before:

• 3 layers on top (compression, long-sleeve t-short, wind jacket)
• 2 layers on my legs (tights, wind pants)
• GORE-TEX shoes
• gaiters
• neoprene gloves
• beanie
• balaclava
• headlamp

And that's for a good day where the temperature hasn't fallen below 0 Fahrenheit!