First off, here's a little background information about my exercise program and diet. I currently eat about 1500 cal/day, with 60% of that coming from carbs, and the other 40 is split down the middle between fats and prots. I'm also doing the 3 day on / 1 day off body building program on the Bowflex. About 45 mins/day takes care of chest/shoulders (day 1), back/arms (day 2) and legs/trunk (day 3).
I know it looks like a pretty good program, but i don't feel like it's enough. And i have the time for more, so why not right? So i was thinking of doing a little running around the hood in the evenings, on the same days my exercise program falls on. Maybe like a half-hour every night, nothing major, but it would do me good, right? Or would that be overkill?
And what kind of equipment would i need for this? I've seen people running in winter before, but i imagine the ground is pretty slippery? Would anyone care to recommend a specific pair of running shoes that would suit the terrain (asphalt)? And what kind of clothing would i need - how warm? Do i have to avoid getting really hot while running, or be more worried about getting too cold? I'm thinking of getting one of those thick hoodies, plus a t-shirt underneath, and a pair of regular running pants, perhaps warmer ones?
I know it looks like a pretty good program, but i don't feel like it's enough. And i have the time for more, so why not right? So i was thinking of doing a little running around the hood in the evenings, on the same days my exercise program falls on. Maybe like a half-hour every night, nothing major, but it would do me good, right? Or would that be overkill?
And what kind of equipment would i need for this? I've seen people running in winter before, but i imagine the ground is pretty slippery? Would anyone care to recommend a specific pair of running shoes that would suit the terrain (asphalt)? And what kind of clothing would i need - how warm? Do i have to avoid getting really hot while running, or be more worried about getting too cold? I'm thinking of getting one of those thick hoodies, plus a t-shirt underneath, and a pair of regular running pants, perhaps warmer ones?
