winter coming- tell me about running in the snow

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this is my first winter in the Northeast and plan on continuing running outside even in the snow

in my mind, I figure that running in the snow will add intensity

thoughts? advice

plus, i bought a pair of yaktrak spikes to be more stable in the snow so i can still do intervals in the snow. I also plan on showing up to the local track with a shovel as well...seriously, i'm not joking

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Jesus man, just go rent Rocky IV already, will ya?

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Shoveling snow for intervals is a good workout as well.

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[quote]Chocolate Shatner - Jesus man, just go rent Rocky IV already, will ya?[/quote] 



LMAO - I was thinking the same thing!



Wiggy - www.workingclassfitness.com

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Chocolate Shatner - Jesus man, just go rent Rocky IV already, will ya?



do you know any 6'5 blonde russians?

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 Can be kinda dangerous as you can't tell what's underneath the snow. 

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Kids these days, when i was your age..........

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Try running in a field in snow that's 2 feet deep - can't beat that intensity. Plus because you won't be able to move as fast you don't have to worry as much about slipping, and even if you do it's 2 feet of snow so you don't have to worry.

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^ also heavy snow cushions the impact and fries your calves, like running in soft sand

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 I run every second morning at 6am. It was -25C here the last couple of mornings with about six inches of snow and I really don't do much differently. I still wear the same shoes as summer, same socks, but I add long underwear and light skipants, of course a winter jacket as well.



Since it's early, I just run around the suburban area that I live in and there isn't too much traffic so I can decide on the sidewalk or the road which ever is better that morning.



I'm cold initially, but after about 3 miles I'm sweating and my hands and feet are very warm. By the time I get home getting undressed I'm drenched



I was planning on running indoors this winter and/or buying special equipment etc, but thought that I would just use what I had and run outside until I can't do it anymore. Well, it looks like not much is going to stop me now! I would suggest just going out and doing it (safely) without worrying too much about special needs.


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Beware cold weather induced asthma.

Get gaters.