When the temperature drops, the idea of heading out for a run can feel like a battle in itself. Layering up, braving the chill and dodging the early sunset is enough to tempt you into skipping it altogether. But before you retreat indoors for the foreseeable and log out of Strava, it might be worth reconsidering.
I spoke to two certified running coaches, and it turns out running in colder weather doesn’t just build resilience, it can actually give you a performance boost. From running faster with less fatigue to staying safe on icy roads, endurance coach Brian Passenti and run coach Will Baldwin reveal why the cold might be your secret weapon this season.
