Hydration: Make no mistake; winter runners still sweat no matter what the temperature is outside. That means you still need to care about hydration. If you are outside less than 60 minutes, water is just fine. You may want a sports drink if you plan a long outdoor run. Bring water with you on the run and take a few gulps every 15 to 20 minutes. If your run is only going to last 30 minutes and you don’t want to take water with you, be sure to have about a cup of water 20 minutes before your run and have a water bottle ready afterward.
Fun Pre-Run Hydration Ideas–Hot Cocoa or Mocha: Make this with water and sip on it 30 minutes before going out on your run. You will get some fluids and a little sugar, which you need for a quality run. Use one package of regular hot cocoa. For the mocha variation, try ½ package of the cocoa and ½ cup of coffee.