Cold Weather Training - Episode 761

: Episode 761 - Listener Paul Boston joins Vinnie this Saturday to discuss finding this podcast, his journey, and cold weather training. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Green Grocer PAUL BOSTON Hails from Toronto Found Vinnie 4 or 5 years ago He is an ultra athlete and triathlete An expert at winter training, because Canada gets so darn cold! COLD WEATHER TRAINING Firstly, exercise is a poor way to lose weight If you want to lose weight while exercising, though, Zone 2 is the way to go Also the best way to train in cold weather Not too little, not too much A comfortable cold is around 20ºF for Paul Layers are key! However, want to make sure you don't have too much on Want to start a little cold because you will warm up If you get too hot, you will sweat too much and that will end up making you colder Paul will wear compression tights and shirt underneath his fabric clothes Jacket depends on wind His winter running coat has a windshield in the front which is crucial Gloves incredibly important Vinnie and Paul both use his cross country ski gloves Wind-stopper technology Hat covering ears and mouth is helpful On his feet, he wears spiked trail shoes for traction on ice and snow Built-in carbon tip spikes Vinnie had spiked tires for his early morning mountain winter bike training Make sure to drink enough water during cold weather training