I’m not a huge fan of the treadmill. There's no denying treadmill is a valuable training tool, especially in winter. I will use it if the conditions outside are too dangerous to run, but I don’t particularly enjoy it. Like many runners, I prefer moving forward instead of running in place. I prefer to pace based on my own perception of effort rather than dialing numbers into a machine. In previous winters (or conversely, wildfire summers in Seattle), I’d just stick it out on the treadmill. But ...
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How Cold Is Too Cold to Run?
Another polar vortex has drifted down over the country this week. Here on just the other side of Lake Michigan from Chicago, our wind chills will drop into the 40 below range. For even the heartiest of runners, the dangerously cold wind chills raise the question “how cold is too cold to run outside?” If you ask runners this question, the answers will widely vary. I asked the question in my Instagram stories and received answers ranging from 40 degrees to “frostbitey cold.” I love running ...
Common Winter Running Problems
From snow and ice to negative degree wind chills, winter running presents several difficulties to runners - especially if you hate the treadmill and want to run outdoors. From itchy red skin to picking out the right winter running gear, these are some questions I’ve received as a running coach about common winter running problems - and the answers to how you can solve them. Remember that each runner is an individual and will respond to cold weather differently! Above all else, prioritize ...
Your Winter Running Guide: Tips, Gear, Workouts, and More
With the start of December, winter running has commenced. The next few months bring snow, ice, wind, and cold temperatures - all the conditions that make running difficult and sometimes downright unpleasant. But winter doesn't need to derail your training or mean long weeks with very little running. This one-stop guide to winter running will help you stay motivated, prepare for the conditions, and maximize your running this winter. Now, before you dismiss me because I live in Seattle, I ...
Favorite Winter Running Gear {Run It}
Welcome to the first edition of Run It! The same wonderful women from the Monthly Workouts for Runners series and I will be bringing you monthly training tips, so you can have a collection of advice from six experienced running bloggers. For the first Run It, we are sharing our best tips on winter running and winter running gear. While Seattle winters don’t deal with the snow like they do in the Northeast or the Midwest, the Pacific Northwest still has cold temperatures. It’s a damp cold ...