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Winter Training Advice

Hazelthecat11
Hazelthecat11 Posts: 25 Member
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Hello, I am currently living in Southern Germany and it is already snowing! Great for Chrstmas time...not so great for marathon training, Any advice or tips for winter running?

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  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
    My preference is outside, outside, outside, indoor track, treadmill. I live in a cold snowy climate and while I like marathon training in the spring and summer (and fall) it can be grueling in the winter. Dress in layers. I use, when really cold, ski balm (can be purchased anywhere they sell supplies for snow skiers) on my cheeks and nose to keep the wind off of them. I have a pair if Yak Trax for when it gets a bit icy. And if just too nasty to go out I do have an indoor track option (sometimes) and a treadmill option.
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    I prefer running outside too and will run wearing 2 pairs of tights, tank top, long sleeve tech shirt, long sleeve fleece and my running jacket plus snow gloves, a buff and a hat! It takes a while to get dressed :-) but its worth it. Runners get to enjoy the beauty of winter in a special way that most others don't.

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