Episode 42: Your Guide to Cold Weather Running

Tread Lightly Podcast

This whole episode answers a listener’s question: what are our tips and tricks for running in cold weather? Amanda and Laura both have years of experience of running in the cold (from living in Northwest Indiana and Colorado). We take a look at what the research says about cold weather endurance training and share tips and tricks we’ve learned over the years.

Discussion points include:

• Motivation during the winter months
• The value of pre-run warm-ups for running in cold weather
• How to dress for running in cold weather
• Breathing issues from running in the cold
• Hydration and fueling on runs in cold weather
• Do you run slower in cold weather?
• Tips for running on snow and ice
• How cold is too cold to run?
• Tips for racing in cold weather

Further resources:

https://www.runtothefinish.com/what-to-wear-winter-running/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/your-guide-to-running-in-cold-weather/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/how-cold-is-too-cold-to-run/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/racing-cold-weather/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/best-winter-running-shoes/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-on-ice-tips/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/cold-weather-running-gear

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