6. Enlist Waterproofing Products
To prevent further chaffing and to essentially waterproof skin, arm prone areas with a thick layer of petroleum jelly to trap body heat in and prevent water from causing chafing against clothing.

7. Protect Extremities
Heat is most likely to escape through your exposed extremities. For example, approximately 35-percent of your body heat escapes through shielded hands and feet. So wear running gloves, mittens, and socks with wicking liners to retain heat. If you’re still chilly, slide disposable heat packets into your socks and gloves.

8. Begin Running Towards Wind
You’re probably thinking why would I want to warm up my run by running at the wind. However, when you consider that you’re sweating and cooling down at the end of your run, it makes sense to have the wind at your back so you don’t catch a nasty chill.

9. Protect Your Head
While you loose approximately 35-percent of heat through your hands and toes—you shed 40-percent of heat via your head. That’s why wearing a hat or headband, even if you eventually take it off, will protect you from heat loss and hypothermia.

10. Shield Your Face
If the wind is really biting cold, you’ll be prone to frostbite—especially on your nose and ears. Monitor your face for numbness, and wear a mask, headband, or a scarf that you can breathe through for added protection. As mentioned, you can always take it off.

Emily Lockhart
Emily Lockhart is a certified yoga instructor and personal trainer. She believes that being healthy is a lifestyle choice, not a punishment or temporary fix to attain a desired fitness or body image goal. Anna helps her clients take responsibility for their own health and wellness through her classes and articles on ActiveBeat.