When I was 16, my sister thought it would be 'funny' to suggest we go somewhere cold for our family summer holiday. My parents obliged and we ended up in Iceland – the country not the budget supermarket. Rather than toasting myself in beautiful warmth, I was wrapped up in my winter coat and scarf IN AUGUST! Cue one very grumpy teenager. Suffice to say I now make it very clear that I DO NOT LIKE THE COLD. But I also don't like turning down a challenge.
When
Nike invited me to an
NTC class with a twist, I was a little concerned about the 'ice' part. But if anything can get you warm, it's a Nike Training Club session. And true to form, despite being on the ice of the
National History Museum rink, it only took a few minutes before we were drenched in sweat!
Tee, our badass instructor, got us toasty with plenty of running, squats, lunges and push-ups. The key to staying warm is to keep moving. So when we took an unscheduled break, we were met with throw-downs – ten burpees (an NTC favourite).
There was certainly no chance of getting cold. But just in case, Nike kindly dressed us in the
Dri-Fit Wool training hoodie. With a high neck, long fit and thumb holes, this is perfect for braving winter training outside and also super soft for snuggling afterwards with a well-deserved hot chocolate.
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| Nike Dri-Fit Wool |
It turns out, the workout was a warm-up for a spin on the ice. Or in my case, a stumble, topple, glorious 3-second glide, then crash into the barriers. Perhaps I should stick with burpees! And if I am going to stick with the outdoor training, I may need a few more kit essentials. These are top of my wishlist...
...something to keep the wind chill out...
...something to keep those digits wiggling...
...and something to keep my pins toasty.
Failing that,
book yourself onto a NTC class to really feel the burn.
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