TIPS FOR WINTER RUNNING

I’m a California girl, born and raised but when I moved to Chicago and started running, I secretly feared that I would be housebound for months at a time when I started seeing the leaves change in the Midwest.  Winter running can be intimidating for anyone who is either new to the sport or going for their first run in cold and icy temperatures, but it doesn’t have to be.

If you’d like to start or keep running in winter, here’s some advice that’s helped me acclimate to running outdoors in the winter.  You don’t have to retreat to a treadmill from December through March, but be prepared to brace the cold.  With the right gear, some weather savvy and some grit- you’ll be ready for your spring and summer races! Read more here: