The Cold and the Beautiful: 4 Tips for Running in the Snow OMG

The Cold and the Beautiful: 4 Tips for Running in the Snow OMG

The Cold and the Beautiful: 4 Tips for Running in the Snow OMG

Crappy vacations!  It's officially the most detrimental time of the entire year to be always a runner.  Unless you're living nearby the southern boundary, you're probably finding yourself in a wicked cool snap and/or blizzard.

Presently, I'm in Chicago and we're experiencing sub-zero temperature with intermittent snow.  The few times I've received outdoors, however, it has been beautiful.  Jogging in the snow is a particular treat, but it's rather a challenge.  Below are a few pointers to bear in mind when running in the snow.

Count Kilometers as Double

Above all, training in the snow will make you are feeling muscles you didn't know you'd.  Your body, specifically your internal and exterior thighs, work overtime because the muscles want to find stableness on the uncertain ground.  Don't sweat keeping track of one mile as two - just getting outside has already been quite the feat!

Find the new Snow

Fresh snow offers better grasp than snow which has been jam-packed in and subjected to the elements.  Actually, consider loaded snow the same as running on snow.  Just avoid it.

Modify Your Stride

Keep your ft low to the ground and shorten your normal stride.  The main element word here's doubt.  Snow on the ground can conceal potholes and snow.  If you've improved your running stride, you may slip nevertheless, you won't fall.

THEN ADD Traction

Spend money on some Yaktrax.  I am quite impressed with how well the Yaktrax did my snowy sidewalk.  Actually, my run noticed like business as standard.  Just make sure you only put them on in the snow.  Keep them in your pocket when indoors or on regular surfaces - you can damage the traction.

Monitor the Road

It's about running smart.  Monitor the footprints of your predecessors.  The snow can signify probably slippery areas or unexpected obstacles before you.  If something appears suspicious, avoid being frightened to walk.

Happy paths, snow bunnies!