Winter Running Outside Health Benefits Gundersen

During these cold months, lots of us just want to cozy up by a fire and drink a cup of coffee or cocoa.

But Kayla Dascher, family nurse practitioner at Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s in Wabasha, says there is researched-backed benefits to lacing up those tennis shoes, bundling up, and hitting the streets.

Dacher says it’s important to dress properly when exercising outdoors.

Dascher says keeping your head covered is important. As with your other gear, try to find a moisture-wicking material to keep your head as dry as possible. The same goes for gloves or mittens