Another snow day! To run or to take that extra rest day?
I never had to train in the snow until I moved to North Carolina. Even then, we usually get more ice than snow in North Carolina. Ice means a definite rest day for me since it also limits me from driving to the gym and working out inside. A rest day is also better than slipping and getting injured. On the other hand, we finally had some fresh snow with very little ice this weekend so I decided to give it a try and it was a surprisingly do-able run!
These are my 3 main takeaways from my run in the snow:
- Take it slow.
- Run in short strides with your feet closer to the ground.
- Focus on the ground in front of you – be aware of icy areas, cracks in the snow, holes, etc.