jogging in the northeast

I too, am a Northeast runner. Not crazy about my treadmill. For some reason I NEED to be getting somewhere when I run. I really struggle with running in one place (my treadmill). I pick my days outside, if it is somewhat dry I take to the roads, if not I do the halls at our local school. I too, would love to hear some suggestions. Otherwise, dress warm and watch out for crazy drivers! :laugh:
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I'm a New Englander and a runner. Just started running in June, so this is my first winter as a runner and I REFUSE to let mother nature and some snow/ice and cold temperatures erase all my hard work and all the progress I've made.

It was interesting to read your post because I have been having the exact same problem- what to do on days where it's too cold or slippery to run outside. A treadmill is not an option for me. For some reason, I can run for an hour straight outside, but struggle to do just a few minutes on the treadmill. I've been in search of indoor tracks and haven't had any luck.

For now, I just pick and choose which days I can get outside for a run. Also, I work at a middle school so I am going to (as a last resort) run around the inside of the building, either laps around the gym, or in the hallways on days where I can't get outside- like you mentioned, racermom. It may not be ideal, but it's easy, convenient, warm, and free! So, don't be afraid to think outside the box a little bit when you're finding a place to run. I'd love to find an indoor track, and would even pay for it for a few months, but I don't think any exist very close to me.:ohwell:

Thanks zuessmom-

I did check most of the local colleges/high schools. Didn't come up with much. Seems like it would be a gold mine to me if someone built an indoor track. Runners would love it (especially in the northeast)- I think it would get use from about November through March and again from June through August.... hmmm ... maybe I should do that and become independently wealthy :laugh:

I'm a New Englander and a runner. Just started running in June, so this is my first winter as a runner and I REFUSE to let mother nature and some snow/ice and cold temperatures erase all my hard work and all the progress I've made.

It was interesting to read your post because I have been having the exact same problem- what to do on days where it's too cold or slippery to run outside. A treadmill is not an option for me. For some reason, I can run for an hour straight outside, but struggle to do just a few minutes on the treadmill. I've been in search of indoor tracks and haven't had any luck.

For now, I just pick and choose which days I can get outside for a run. Also, I work at a middle school so I am going to (as a last resort) run around the inside of the building, either laps around the gym, or in the hallways on days where I can't get outside- like you mentioned, racermom. It may not be ideal, but it's easy, convenient, warm, and free! So, don't be afraid to think outside the box a little bit when you're finding a place to run. I'd love to find an indoor track, and would even pay for it for a few months, but I don't think any exist very close to me.:ohwell:

I live in New Jersey and the weather this time of year is rough! I run outside also and I just dress warm as I can..Out door cardio can be an adventure this time of year.

I won't run on snow and ice, because that's a good way to get injured. But I don't care what the temp is; I'm running outside. My biggest problem here is the wind, it gets nasty.

100% agreed. If there is snow/ice on the ground not only is it slippery for runners, but for drivers. After being almost hit (the car literally missed me by just inches) a few months ago, I'm very careful. It only takes once for your life to change. I know running is addicting, and I'm very hard on myself and very disappointed when I don't get a run in, but keep the big picture in mind. Please, no matter where you choose to run, make sure that it's safe. Even running around a big parking lot is usually safer than running on the roads. If you can't run in the halls at a school, maybe running around the outside of the building, or around the parking lot. Think outside of the box, but please, please put safety first.

Why don't all of us New Englanders just say what we're all thinking, New England winters SUCK! Ice, snow, rain, more snow, melting snow that freezes into black ice, hail, more ice, more snow, then bitter cold in February! Gotta love it, add in a summer with twice as much rain as normal here and you start to wonder what the draw is at all, it sure can't be the taxes!

Banks, you're right... I often wonder what the heck I'm going living here. San Diego is sounding pretty nice right about now... Except, it would be much harder to be an obsessive Sox fan on the west coast :ohwell:

LOL, New England does suck doesn't it? We must all be a bunch of dumbA**es! :bigsmile: You forgot the humidity in July and August.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I bought some yaktracks for the ice. I have yet to use them, but I keep them in my vest pocket so that I can put them on if I find that I need them. Luckily, I live on an unpaved road in the country, and there isn't much traffic. I do use a headlamp, reflective vest, reflective collar on my dog, and walk when the cars go by so I can jump into the ditch if need be..... I usually only meet one or two cars in my run.

One or two cars!?!? There are about 25 or so that pass literally by the time I go from the driveway to the corner (about 30 feet)! I'm jealous... night running or running in snow/ice is NOT a safe option for me :ohwell: