The Ultimate Winter Survival Outdoor Exercise Outfit

Getting outside to exercise during the winter can be brutal. My husband and I chose to “vacation” to beautiful and friendly Madison, WI after Christmas. We are both unpleasant when we don’t get outdoor time so I have put together the ultimate outfit to survive the frigid Midwest winter weather. I have included links to examples of these items. (Note #1: Some items seem expensive, but if they are made out of wool and other high performing materials, it’s like owning 3-4 cheap alternatives. Note #2: I should also mention that you will be so warm when wearing these items during your outdoor exercise that you will probably consider not being so hardcore/overdressed, but at least you are guaranteed not to be cold.)

1. Knee High Wool Socks 
https://www.amazon.com/SmartWool-Womens-Margarita-Knee-Socks/dp/B017VJSGXU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483037086&sr=8-2&keywords=knee+high+wool+socks&refinements=p_89%3ASmartWool
  
2. Thermal Hat
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B2A4RBK/ref=twister_B00FLRIYM8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

3. Bada$$ Mittens (I like them so much I bought a matching pair for my husband!)
https://www.amazon.com/Gordini-Women-Wooly-Mitt/dp/B001IH8XXU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483037581&sr=8-2&keywords=gordini+mittens

4. Windbreaker with neck protection and a hood
https://www.amazon.com/Salomon-881849009-Womens-Isotherm-Jacket/dp/B000JQ3CEG/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1483037454&sr=8-22&keywords=salomon+women%27s+jacket

5. Thermal Baselayer Top
https://www.amazon.com/Mizuno-Running-Womens-Stretch-Black-Bright/dp/B00710SRE8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1483037287&sr=8-9&keywords=thermal+mizuno

6. Fleece Lined Leggings
https://www.amazon.com/Sugoi-Womens-MidZero-Tight-X-Large/dp/B002LOBYHG/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483037185&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=sugoi+fleece+lined+tights

Adam and I staying warm and comfortable outside a frozen Lake Mendota, Madison, WI.