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THE Expert Edit features interviews with experts about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the latest episode, we spoke with the founder of Sports clubs Danish McCarthy and running coach and expert Ben Lauder-Digues about their must-have products for running in cold weather.

Dane McCarthy got his start in rugby in Australia, where he was immediately inspired by benefits of group exercise. “The camaraderie and collective energy of team sports laid the foundation for what would become ‘team coaching’ and, later, athletic clubs.” he said to PS. The private community opened its first location in 2020 and is aiming for national expansion, with five current gyms in the Tri-State area. Ben Lauder-Dykes, a former professional and semi-professional football player, was introduced to Athletic Clubs by a client he was coaching and is now the head of Run Athletic.

“At The Athletic Clubs, our mission is to help more people love running and use it as a tool to achieve their broader fitness goals. By improving their running fitness and performance, we help members to run more consistently and at a level that suits them. “These improvements not only improve their running, they also improve their strength, fitness and work capacity during their workouts. Ultimately, this allows them to pursue whatever fitness goals they set for themselves, whatever that may be. it’s registering for a race, participating in events like Hyroxor just enjoy the weekend with friends or explore new cities during the holidays.”

“The key is to keep your body warm, as this helps prevent blood from being redirected to your extremities.”

With temperatures dropping, I had to ask these professionals how they recommend their team stay warm, centered, and mentally alert for the outdoors. works in cold weather – and they more than delivered. “The key is to keep your body warm, as this helps prevent blood from being redirected to your extremities,” says Lauder-Dykes, suggesting a high-quality thermal base layer for the upper and lower body; moisture-wicking socks, gloves with hand warmers, and a hat for the extremities; a winter coat made from windproof and water-resistant materials; and even wintered running shoes with thermal insulation. “In cold weather, I try to adjust my training so that my body is continually moving, which helps retain heat while minimizing time spent outdoors. This can also be a great opportunity to structure workouts with fewer breaks or active recoveries, which helps keep morale up. blood flows and your body temperature rises.

After collecting all the appropriate fitness equipmentMcCarthy reminds us that the final key is to show up, whether for yourself, on a solo or team outdoor run. “If you’re just starting out, consistency is key. For over a year before opening our first studio, I trained outdoors in all weathers – cold, rain, heat – without missing a single session. But more “than just showing up, it’s about connecting with people and staying grounded in the ‘why’ behind what you do,” he says.

Ahead, shop the essentials Athletic Clubs’ McCarthy and Lauder-Dykes rely on for running in cold weather, and see how they use each item on the list.

Experts featured in this article:

Ben Lauder-DiguesNASM CPT, is an RMP (Running Mechanics Professional) Level 2, Precision Nutrition Level 1 and Strong First Kettlebell Instructor Level 1.