Many runners choose to stay indoors throughout the winter to avoid the treacherous sidewalk conditions and frigid temperatures. However, if you’re anything like me, the thought of logging endless treadmill miles sounds exponentially worse than battling the weather. But luckily, running outdoors through the winter isn’t nearly as bad as many would expect. The key … Read More
Running outdoors is simple during the spring, summer and fall, but as the temperature cools and snow begins to fall, runners are presented with the unique challenges of winter running. Challenges like running on snow and ice. Winter running season brings its fair share of discomfort with cold, frigid temperatures, but what about all the … Read More
Runners are notorious for trudging through some wicked weather. We stubbornly stick to our training plans as if deviating from them in any way would drastically affect our performance. Even middle of the pack runners such as myself know the guilt that accompanies a missed training run. When the weather gets rough, we continue to … Read More
For the past six years, I’ve completed a marathon each fall and thoroughly enjoyed the process of training through the heat of the summer to race in ideal weather. I love the process of training through challenging conditions to become stronger for race day. Even so, spring marathons always sound less than appealing since planning … Read More
Winter running season is notorious for its challenges. The snow, wind, ice, darkness, and of course – the cold weather. As we enter the heart of winter running season, many runners are beginning their preparation for spring races. Training is starting and runners are questioning whether or not they’ll be able to complete their runs … Read More
Winter running season is one of the most challenging for runners in many areas of the world. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area that experiences all four seasons, you know how beautiful the winter can be – but you also know the struggles it brings. Stepping outside into the cold wind alone … Read More
