Thursday, December 08, 2005
Cold Weather Running
Last night was the "group" run for one of the running clubs I belong to. It was cool with temps around 40 degrees and dark. Only one other person and I showed up and we did an easy 4.5 mile run at around a 7:30 pace to pass the time. We discussed the fact that as soon as the weather is not "perfect" so many runners stop running and start finding excuses not to run.
It is a shame, winter and the cold can be a great time to run. Quiet, peaceful and enjoyable are benefits to cold weather running.
Of course when it is icy I advocate not running to eliminate possible injuries.
Winter is a good time to build up base mileage and keep the body ready for the spring racing season.
Last night was the "group" run for one of the running clubs I belong to. It was cool with temps around 40 degrees and dark. Only one other person and I showed up and we did an easy 4.5 mile run at around a 7:30 pace to pass the time. We discussed the fact that as soon as the weather is not "perfect" so many runners stop running and start finding excuses not to run.
It is a shame, winter and the cold can be a great time to run. Quiet, peaceful and enjoyable are benefits to cold weather running.
Of course when it is icy I advocate not running to eliminate possible injuries.
Winter is a good time to build up base mileage and keep the body ready for the spring racing season.
# posted by Kurt @ 2:54 PM 
