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Some runners simply don’t enjoy running in colder temperatures and will most likely opt for an indoor workout. Others take pleasure in the long-awaited reprieve from sweating out their miles in the heat, and the idea of a crisp wind chill and crunchy snow underfoot fills them with much anticipation. Whichever your preference, there are both risks and advantages to running in the cold, as well as scenarios where you might just be safer hitting the treadmill or indoor track.
Here, we asked a physical therapist, a running coach, and professional runners, when is it too cold to run outside? Read on so you can have a better understanding of how to handle the cold and various weather conditions.  Some runners simply don’t enjoy running in colder temperatures and will most likely opt for an indoor workout. Others take pleasure in the long-awaited reprieve from sweating out their miles in the heat, and the idea of a crisp wind chill and crunchy snow underfoot fills them with much anticipation. Whichever your preference, there are both risks and advantages to running in the cold, as well as scenarios where you might just be safer hitting the treadmill or indoor track.
Here, we asked a physical therapist, a running coach, and professional runners, when is it too cold to run outside? Read on so you can have a better understanding of how to handle the cold and various weather conditions. |
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