Running In Cold Weather

Why should you run outside in the winter?  Womens’ Health magazine has given their top five reasons why, and we like their list.  Among other things, the magazine says that you are healthier outside versus in a club (fewer germs) and you just might find yourself exercising longer because it is more interesting and natural [...]

Perhaps you have an avid runner on your shopping list this holiday season, or maybe you are the runner and it is time to begin dropping some hints on what you would like.  Either way, it helps to have some focus on what you can actually use, and it never hurts to get something that [...]

Running is as much about staying healthy as it is about working on your speed, endurance and form.  There’s nothing worse than getting excited about training for a running race and suffering an injury beforehand.  It can be frustrating and disheartening.  The good news is that you can take steps to reduce your chances of [...]

Compression Running Tights are an essential piece for the sportswear closet of any serious runner.  Compression tights are form-fitting tights of varying thicknesses that provide many benefits to runners.  While compression running tights were originally designed to aid in muscle stabilization and help prevent injury, they have a great benefit of providing warmth in cold [...]

As a runner, you probably already know the importance of stretching before going for a run, but if you are planning on running in cold weather, it is extremely important that you take time to stretch before you go to reduce your chances of pulled muscles and cramps. Stretching also helps you to experience less [...]

I can envision it right now. You get up, peek out your window thinking perhaps by some miracle you’d see sunshine and green grass, but instead you see two feet of snow on the ground and know that the temperature is most likely below freezing. Sighing, you turn away and think momentarily about moving to [...]

I’m writing this on a sunny spring day up here in the great white North, the temp at about 45 degrees and spring could not be more in the air. The trails are full of runners who have been waiting for days like this for weeks or months. Spring running is a great way to [...]

Winter running tips: How to safely run in snow and ice As the snowflakes slowly carom down from the sky, many winter-time runners delight in the beauty of training during icy conditions. While the sheer beauty of the winter climate, the relaxation of training in solace and the crisp nature of the winter air can [...]

Runners who live in colder climates or climates with the possibility of a couple cold snaps a year undoubtedly face a common question:  Should I run outside, inside, or temporarily stop my training until it gets warmer?  We hope you choose to run outside, and we are here to help you learn how to embrace [...]