What do you put on your face when running in the cold wind. I don't want to get a chill on my face and would appreciate your advice on what proteciton you use. I have a face oil which I've used this week but would welcome your opinions/advice.

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Berni

New to running this year and loving it.
C25K graduate April 2010

I use my usual moisturiser, and sometimes put some vaseline under my nose and on my lips as I seem to get chapped there if it's windy.

Also, it's a good idea to think about sun protection, even in winter. I ran yesterday in a blizzard, but there was a stretch of my run where the sky cleared and the sun came out before the snow started again. I couldn't believe it when I got home - that few minutes of sun had brought my freckles out!

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Blessed are the cracked for they let in the light.

Races: Santa 5k Llandysilio - 13/12/09 - COMPLETED 32.18
A sub-2.5hrs Half before end of 2010! (challenged by twinnies)

I wear my buff over most of my face when really cold.

Only once I used face protection and it was half a t-shirt when running in -16ºC. I had to remove it after 25 minutes as the water from the breathing created a massive ice-ball on it

I found some Ponds cold cream lurking in the back of our bathroom cabinet recently and that has worked wonders in the recent cold spell. Otherwise just my usual moisturiser and sunscreen if there's the slightest hint of sun.

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I'm back!
Goals for 2010: i) to get a bit quicker than I am now (or at least not get any slower - last race & time - 4 miles in 36.42)Done! (but only just) 9.10 pace for 5.9 mile training run on 30/03/10 ii) sub 9 minute miling in any race of 5k or above.5k on treadmill in 26 15 on 10th Jan, not quite the same I know but its a start.

Previously known as isabel11