Do you run in the winter?

Of course! Winter running is one of my favourite things to do actually......as long as you have the right gear and you get moving, there is nothing stopping you to keep going all year long. I do admit that I need the downtime that I generally take in Nov. and love my easy running in Dec. But once January is upon us, I'm ready to get back to more structured training, my group runs, and looking ahead to spring racing! I am just not a treadmill sort of runner, however, there can be a time and a place for that if you find the icy roads too treacherous. I have had many a season on those roads, but this year has been sweet. No snow to speak of in November and then some cold weather together with a pile of base snow are really great conditions. REALLY. I don't even have my yaks on yet this year and if the colder temps keep up, I won't need them until spring! Crunchy snow makes for awesome grip and the cold just makes me feel more like a real athlete!! ARGHHHHHH! Of course, it helps immensely to have another real athlete waiting for me in the dark on those cold mornings!! So, my advice to winter running - keep at it! Invest in some yak traks (be sure to get the running version not the walking ones), a tight fitting hoodie shirt (MEC's version is awesome) or balaclava, longer socks (Smart wool are my favourite), a headlamp and off you go! Oh, and if you don't have any of that gear, it's still all good.....find a buddy who enjoys the winter warrior status as much as you do! Happy trails!