Appreciate the Shorter Runs on Cold Winter Days

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Appreciate the Shorter Runs on Cold Winter Days

Even devout distance runners sometimes have a hard time getting out the door during the coldest, darkest days of midwinter. In fact, these days can be a good time to give your joints a break and enjoy some short-distance running instead. If you live somewhere where your usual route gets icy, modify it for a shorter distance. And long runs are less appealing when you are bundled up in extra layers, so allow yourself to be content with a 4-5 mile run some days, instead of 6 or 7 miles.

So, don't discount short-distance runs in winter. You're still doing your body good, and your joints may thank you for the break. You'll still be in good shape to crank up the mileage while the milder weather arrives.

   

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