for me to keep my stride shorter and run at a slower pace, that way I am able to breathe, don't get a stitch and can get into some type of rhyth running/breathing.......So yesterday I ran in 27 degree weather with a few flurries, a couple of weeks ago I rain in the rain and still enjoyed it. I am hoping to really limit running on a "dreadmill" indoors to a minimum this winter. Gloves and a hat are a must for me now but I still run in capri tights with a tech shirt and maybe a light windbreaker. Chilled when I start out but plenty warm during the run. Yes, sometimes I am not so keen on going out to run - I have to just get the shoes on and grab the phone, turn the app on and make myself go but it is so worth it..........So, in a nutshell.....a lot of running is mental, get shoes that work for you, dress appropriately for the conditions and HAVE FUN! i too am doing this app. i just finished week two day one and it has been very hard for me. I weigh 219 pounds currently and am 5 feet. i will not give up as my mom said she would run a 5k with me in june. what most difficult for me is that'i have a very large chest and my back kills me afterwards! I'm just beginning Week 5. It's amazing how in the beginning I