Here are some great cold weather walking tips from the Avon Walk.
1. Dress in layers. The layer next to your skin should be made from a breathable fabric, such as polypropylene, which wicks away moisture from perspiration. Shop for technical fabrics. From jackets to leggings to socks, these clothes pay off in making winter exercise more comfortable. Polypropylene in socks, shirts, and tights provide breathability and wick moisture, while Gore-Tex (rain resistant) and polar fleece in outerwear help retain heat.
2. Avoid overdressing; you'll warm up with exercise. A good rule of thumb is to dress as though it were 20 degrees warmer outside than it really is.
3. Run or walk in a direction which allows the wind to hit your back on your way home. This will help you avoid getting chilled from wind hitting you after you have perspired.
4. Try warming up indoors before going out if possible
5. Keep your walking enjoyable and safe by doing it in daylight and with a friend or group if possible
6. Cover your head and hands. The majority of the body’s heat is lost through extremities.
7. Hydrate! You still need water in cold weather!
8. Change out of your walking clothes as soon as you get inside.
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