Rumor has it, winter is rapidly approaching in many parts of the country/world.
Coulda fooled me, as it was 73* at 4 AM the other day!
Every winter I hear runners talking about how lucky I am that I can run outside in the winter while they are confined to the treadmill because of the ice and snow where they live.
Not for nothing, but you can still run outside in the winter too. Just ask Jenn Walton. Read more
Thanks, in large part at least, to climate change there is some serious cold weather crushing many parts of the country at the moment.
It’s been bad enough in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere in the past week or so, that even many of my hardiest of cold weather running friends and clients have been forced in to the treadmill on more than a few occasions.
And the soft as butter Floridians? Yeah, they are losing their minds!
#truthinmemes
Rumor has it, winter is rapidly approaching in many parts of the country/world.
Coulda fooled me, as it was 73* at 4 AM the other day!
Every winter I hear runners talking about how lucky I am that I can run outside in the winter while they are confined to the treadmill because of the ice and snow where they live.
Not for nothing, but you can still run outside in the winter too. Just ask Jenn Walton. Read more
Running in the cold is no fun, y’all.
I know this first hand: yesterday morning it must have been in the mid-50s during our run!
Not Exactly the Best Gear for Winter Running
Seriously though, in parts of the world where cold weather is actually a thing, this time of the year can be a tough one for some runners.
Sure, you’ve got the die hards/crazies that say to just get your ass out the door and go run no matter how cold it is. And if you’re still cold after running for 10 minutes, just run faster to generate enough heat.
If you’re one of those people, this post probably isn’t for you.
Look, cold is one of those relative things where what is too cold to run for one person is absolutely perfect weather for another.
(And please don’t confuse this with “freezing”. The freezing point is not relative, it’s scientific! And if I hear one more Floridian talk about it being “freezing” outside when the temperature is 52°F I might snap! Freezing is below 32° (or 0° if you’re worldly) and that’s it!)
Rant over, I think. (No promises though) Read more
Growing up in Northern Michigan, I’ve logged many miles running outdoors in the winter time. To the many dedicated northern runners, these tips for outdoor winter running are pretty common sense. But for people that are new to running, and are a little skittish about taking to the streets before the snow melts, hopefully these tips will help you get off of the treadmill and outside for your next run!
