What to wear running when the wear is "all over the map"!

 Growing tired of the cold, Spring emerges only to bring strange weather and runny noses.
Pollen, dust, mold, wind, chilly weather, indecisive wardrobe... no one knows where to go for a run- muddy trail or flooded streets,  what to wear (chilly, cold...hot) and how to eat (do I go for a long run or short run and do I need winter foods or warm foods.....)

week of April 19th...in climates that are emerging from cold weather to spring temps range from 44-80 throughout one day:
What to wear:
Morning run, still a little damp and chilly- so make sure you wear sleeves, light gloves and a toboggan.
Afternoon, the sun is at its peak and is warmest part of the day, you are good with a tank and shorts but make sure after your run you put on a hat and light jacket because your body temp is high from running in the heat and its been cold weather. This will prevent, hopefully, colds and such.
Night run its still possibly a little warm from the day so wear morning attire and put a light jacket on afterward



Safety: 
Anytime you run wear bright colored clothing- an issue if you live in the Southern states due to the huge mosquito issue- wear dark shorts (men/women) and dark sports bra. Then purchase from a local running store, is best, a reflective vest, arm band and bright shoes. 
The dark, light in weight clothing will help with the mosquito issue as will taking in more Zinc (10-15mg)

Zinc is from radishes, wheat germ,oysters, veal, sesame seeds, tahini, LF roast beef, pumpkin seeds, squash, watermelon with seeds, dark chocolate and cocoa powder, lamb, peanuts.

Headphones: at night, and busy traffic not a good idea. Not even on trails
1. you are distracted
2. you can't hear the traffic behind you
3. trails: you need to hear bikers coming around the bend
4. the earbuds will increase the blood pressure in the head making the head pound a little more in high temps.

At halloween, stores sell reflective tape for cheap- I put it on clothing in the summer instead of vests because I am petite and it flaps everywhere.

Tomorrow's Blog: Trail Running verses Road Running

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An example of Spring Attire, my shoes are  

K-Swiss (bright yellow) Kwicky Blade Lights

Happy Running
Tracy