Why Running in the Winter is Hard
Introduction Running in the winter is a challenging experience for most runners but also an exciting period because of the new year. Every year I have always found the winter period the hardest which causes me to run less and run slower. Here are my reasons why running is hard during the winter and some recommendations to make it easier. (Image description: Me at a cross country event in icy conditions) 1. The weather Probably everybody’s least favourite reason for running is the weather. Personally, the cold weather tires me out before I even start running. The cold weather also makes my hands ache more than my legs or feet. Therefore, I waste a lot of time holding back on running, because I know it is going to be difficult. Icy conditions put me at risk of falling and if they are really bad could force me not to run at all and stay inside and ride my exercise bike ( which is boring and the bike is broken). During the winter, running gloves and an underlayer are a must, or else ...