Winter Running Guide: Stay Safe, Layer Right & Avoid Getting Sick

Running Through Winter: How to Get Out the Door, Layer Smart, Stay Safe & Avoid Getting Sick | Women’s Running Collective Ep. 79

In this episode of the Women’s Running Collective, Hayles and Jussie are back chatting all things winter running and let’s just say… it’s been a week.

From chaotic training schedules to freezing mornings in Lithgow (we’re talking below zero 🥶), the girls share what training has looked like lately including hill sessions, Sandhills reps, sub-threshold efforts, and navigating running while travelling.

They dive into the reality of winter running and how to actually get out the door when it’s cold and dark from setting your gear out the night before (or even sleeping in it 👀) to lowering expectations and focusing on consistency over perfection.

There’s plenty of practical chat around layering properly how to stay warm without overheating, what pieces actually make a difference (hello vests, gloves and arm sleeves), and why dressing for warmer than it is can be a game changer.

Hayles and Jussie also talk about why winter running can actually be so good from building mental toughness to enjoying those quiet, peaceful mornings and how staying motivated often comes down to community, goals, and giving yourself a bit of grace.

They cover some really important winter safety tips, especially for women running in darker conditions including visibility, route choices, sharing your location, and always trusting your gut.

And because winter = sickness season, they chat through how to avoid getting run down — from getting out of sweaty clothes quickly, fuelling properly, prioritising sleep and recovery, to keeping on top of the simple (but important) hygiene habits. They also touch on supplements like vitamin C, zinc, olive leaf extract and astragalus.

To wrap things up, the girls share their latest product recommendations, including ASICS Superblast 3, Vert powdered gels, and some winter run staples from LSKD.

As always it’s real, relatable and all about helping you feel supported through every season of running.

Timestamps

00:00 SUPERBLAST 3 ASICS sponsor message 00:27 Welcome And Catch Up 01:16 Jazzy Training Week 03:41 Hayles Training Week 04:28 Winter Arrives In Lithgow 05:38 Cold Cabin Chaos 07:04 Winter Running Starts 07:43 Get Out Of Bed 09:36 Layering Without Overheating 11:44 Gloves Beanies Arm Sleeves 15:33 Why Winter Running Rocks 17:21 Motivation In Winter 17:37 Motivation Through Winter 18:03 Goals and Self Compassion 19:05 Winter Running Safety 20:59 Avoiding Winter Illness 23:24 Recovery Sleep and HRV 24:54 Supplements and Hygiene Basics 26:16 Training Flexibility and Missed Sessions 29:04 Shoe Spotlight Superblast 3 30:24 Product Picks and Gear Recs 34:48 Wrap Up and Time Off

Links

Hayleys new LSKD running shorts

https://www.lskd.co/products/elite-run-high-rise-7-short-pockets-black

AeroFLX+ Long Sleeve Skimmer Half Zip

https://www.lskd.co/products/aeroflx-long-sleeve-skimmer-half-zip-white-white

JUSSIE VERT GEL recco linkhttps://vertnutrition.com.au/products/vert-fuel-powder?srsltid=AfmBOorz75-QFasYZLokxK0EQu209YLAN-dhr1gOzT9kwFiEvaHyISKB