Two things about winter gear that came to mind. -First, protect your neck with a collar or similar clothing, even if the rest of your upper body gear is relatively light. -Second, consider specific winter running shoes. Preferably ones that can take a bit of water in wet-cold weather and also have metal studs at the bottom to make ice less of an issue. Ofcourse you won't get the same resistance as normally, but it makes you way less worried about slipping and also allows you continue to run in places where ice skates would be the ideal footgear. Cheers!
It's great advice. And it really hits home after training through Northeast winters (MA + CT) and Colorado. With the right windproofing, thermal layers, it actually becomes enjoyable to play outside in the cold!
Solid advice. I really embrace winter running and when it is awful, I remind myself that "this is better than those 90F degrees days". One other key is to be flexible with your training schedule. If you have a speed session planned and it is icy, snowy, windy, either find a treadmill or schedule it for another day. I also try to find quiet, but plowed subdivisions in winter conditions and just do laps around that versus the bike trail. I am with you as well -- I've been running for around 27 years as well and the winter miles bring spring smiles.
Good show, but for me, half of winter running is using the right shoes, and you didn't mention shoes once. There are so many surfaces (and temps) we have to deal with. Ice, some ice, slush, some slush, 1/2 inch of snow, 2+ inches of snow. Trail shoes make a big difference, but I think it would be helpful to do a whole show just about winter running shoes.
My 4th winter of training now. I think it's the best time of year for strength training, base training and building mental stamina. Those ignition shield tights are the best. I also have The ignition shield top by 2XU. I have raynauds, so can be a challenging few months each year!
There are often more plowed/shoveled/cleared areas near schools and commercial areas. I've run a lot of loops around MIT's campus and big store parking lots....
@JasonFitzgerald I tried running around a light industrial area, and more of their sidewalks are cleared, but when there's an occasional 10' pile from a plow on the path it ruins it. I feel like retail areas would have too much traffic, but the university isn't too far from where I work and I may have to try bringing my stuff with me tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas.
I love winter running/conditioning and running in the snow is a treat. Really cold and crisp is so good. Get some decent winter gear and as the man said, 'Embrace it'.
But what about shoes??? I love running in the frost, but I am afraid to run in the snow because I'm afraid to fall and break my arms or my legs. I have been out running on snow and ice a few times, but I think it's really dangerous ... and yet, I see people doing it all the time. I want to know what shoes they are wearing!
Interested in this as well commenting to subscribe to this thread. my ankels are sacred to me. I dont want to screw up a whole running year by one silly mistake of slipping on snow
I've personally trained with hundreds of athletes on XC/track teams for 8 years and coached thousands since 2010. I've never heard of anybody ever breaking a bone from falling on ice/snow. I think fear-based decisions are poor decisions. Shoes don't matter nearly as much as you think they do.
Winter running is hard for me because cold + wind + running fast all make my nose run. After going through three or four hankies over an hour, I'm done.
Two things about winter gear that came to mind.
-First, protect your neck with a collar or similar clothing, even if the rest of your upper body gear is relatively light.
-Second, consider specific winter running shoes. Preferably ones that can take a bit of water in wet-cold weather and also have metal studs at the bottom to make ice less of an issue. Ofcourse you won't get the same resistance as normally, but it makes you way less worried about slipping and also allows you continue to run in places where ice skates would be the ideal footgear.
Cheers!
Helpful advice someone once gave me that stuck: “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear”
My wife is always telling me this haha
It's great advice. And it really hits home after training through Northeast winters (MA + CT) and Colorado. With the right windproofing, thermal layers, it actually becomes enjoyable to play outside in the cold!
Unfortunately not for heat and humidity-no way to escape that! I'd take below zero with -20 wind chills over dew points in the 70s and day!
Thanks for the feature and great insights, Jason!
Great vid!
Solid advice. I really embrace winter running and when it is awful, I remind myself that "this is better than those 90F degrees days". One other key is to be flexible with your training schedule. If you have a speed session planned and it is icy, snowy, windy, either find a treadmill or schedule it for another day. I also try to find quiet, but plowed subdivisions in winter conditions and just do laps around that versus the bike trail. I am with you as well -- I've been running for around 27 years as well and the winter miles bring spring smiles.
90 degrees is much better than that crap
@@ATREU850 it's easier to race fast in the cold vs. the heat. I'd take it any day.
"Winter miles bring spring smiles" - I'm going to use that one!
Good show, but for me, half of winter running is using the right shoes, and you didn't mention shoes once.
There are so many surfaces (and temps) we have to deal with. Ice, some ice, slush, some slush, 1/2 inch of snow, 2+ inches of snow. Trail shoes make a big difference, but I think it would be helpful to do a whole show just about winter running shoes.
Good idea! Thanks
Winter running is always fun.
My 4th winter of training now. I think it's the best time of year for strength training, base training and building mental stamina.
Those ignition shield tights are the best. I also have The ignition shield top by 2XU. I have raynauds, so can be a challenging few months each year!
The problem I'm having with winter running right now is a lot of snow. The sidewalks are impassible and a lot of drivers will not move over one inch.
There are often more plowed/shoveled/cleared areas near schools and commercial areas. I've run a lot of loops around MIT's campus and big store parking lots....
@JasonFitzgerald I tried running around a light industrial area, and more of their sidewalks are cleared, but when there's an occasional 10' pile from a plow on the path it ruins it. I feel like retail areas would have too much traffic, but the university isn't too far from where I work and I may have to try bringing my stuff with me tomorrow. Thanks for the ideas.
I love winter running/conditioning and running in the snow is a treat. Really cold and crisp is so good. Get some decent winter gear and as the man said, 'Embrace it'.
But what about shoes??? I love running in the frost, but I am afraid to run in the snow because I'm afraid to fall and break my arms or my legs. I have been out running on snow and ice a few times, but I think it's really dangerous ... and yet, I see people doing it all the time. I want to know what shoes they are wearing!
Interested in this as well commenting to subscribe to this thread. my ankels are sacred to me. I dont want to screw up a whole running year by one silly mistake of slipping on snow
I normally wear some knobby road shoes if it's not too bad; otherwise, I wear an older pair of trail shoes
I've personally trained with hundreds of athletes on XC/track teams for 8 years and coached thousands since 2010. I've never heard of anybody ever breaking a bone from falling on ice/snow. I think fear-based decisions are poor decisions. Shoes don't matter nearly as much as you think they do.
Winter running is hard for me because cold + wind + running fast all make my nose run. After going through three or four hankies over an hour, I'm done.
You must learn the honorable tradition of the snot rocket
Winter running is fun when is below zero but from 0-10 degress always problems with wind, high humidty, rain. Miserable to train
As a Canadian - this is 5 months of the year... SOOO ice shoes and base layer and slow your breathing...
You are an expert on this topic!
When you run alone, no one else can hear you moan.