Grab your winter woolies!

Bathurst's winter can vary quite a lot in temperature and while we typically have frosty mornings sometimes the day's can be quite warm despite the cold start! Preparation is the key to keeping on track to exercise in our winter particularly if you exercise outside.

Some of my go to's for exercising outside are as follow;

1. Warm trousers; I use a thermal tight for my running, the one I use is a 2XU brand and I love them. I don't overheat later on when I warm up and they keep the cold out.
   
2. A thermal shirt: There are many options from the ski thermal underwear at Aldi through to The North Face brand. I believe it depends on how much you feel the cold to which you should go to (I love to be warm heading out the door and take layers off if needed).
   
3. A jacket: The shape this takes is very individual, if you have a thermal shirt you may not need a very thick one. I have one that blocks wind and rain that I use and has mesh paneling on the side to breathe.
   
4. Warm gloves: If you plan on tackling our frosts, then you need to keep your hands covered.  Pick up a thermal blend of fabric to keep your fingers frost bite free.
   
5. Thick socks: I clearly remember venturing out for a morning run with insufficient socks and my toes were numb the entire duration I was outside. I have loved my Lightfeet evolution socks, they are thicker around the toes and forefoot as well as the heel... no more numb toes. Pop into The Athletes Foot for these.
   
6. Beanie/Buff: Keeping your ears warm pains is also a must, depending on what you prefer you can take your pick, I go for a buff that I have over my ears only, this lets the heat out the top of my head, keeps my ears warm and also room for the pony tail to get out.... (I know that's important for many of you).
   

Lastly, if you are heading out in low light, be smart in your choice of colours, pick clothing with reflective paneling and grab yourself a light if needed.