Do You Layer? It’s no secret that ambulatory athletes (our runners, walkers and hikers) harbor a special hatred of winter. Walking in the cold and snow is unpleasant. Running in the dark is dangerous. But many of these problems can be fixed by taking a fundamental adaptation—layering our clothes—and applying it to working out. Why [...]
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Nutrition Tips to Conquer the Cold
Q. When I go for a run in the cold, I often get chilled. Any nutrition suggestions for helping me enjoy my winter workouts? A. Winter nutrition is important and can certainly make cold weather exercise more fun. Here are a few winter fueling tips to help athletes of all stay fit and comfortable through the [...]
Recap: Philadelphia 20 Mile Training Run
Early on Saturday morning, the City Sports on Walnut Street in Philadelphia hosted sixty-some stretching, dripping runners. In spite of the gloomy weather forecast, these athletes had gathered to join City Sports athletes on another long run. Most were determined to continue their training for the Philly Half/Marathon. Some were just up for some hardy [...]