My first subzero run on snow and ice was an epiphany. For years, I stopped running when the first snow came. I was worried about slick running paths and had no idea how to handle the cold temperatures. But the year my husband and I undertook our first half marathon, I felt it essential to start training in January - which meant running on snow and ice, often in temperatures below freezing. It opened up a whole new world, with gilded trees, frosted meadows, and frozen rivers. Winter beauty is much different than other seasons, but just as spectacular. Freedom. Elation. Gratitude. I could now run all year round — with the right equipment and technique. Here are 9 things I find essential for winter running:
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