Some Snowy Training Tips

The way the news reports are coming in you would think we've never experienced snow before, and at the rate this winter was going I was seriously wondering if we were going to (and honestly until I have to take my shovel to the driveway I'll continue to wonder).  With the snow people worry about training outdoors, though it can be super fun!  Maybe not swimming as much, but running for sure, and possibly biking too.  When you're planning on doing a run in the snow, consider a few things.  Make sure you dress in layers, if you're a little cold when you start that's alright, you're running right...so you should heat up a little.  A waterproof/windproof shell can be a huge help and if you don't have one, I would definitely invest in one.  Depending on the conditions "screw shoes" or yaktrax could be super helpful.  What are "screw shoes"?  Simple take an old pair of running shoes, get some short hex head screws (short enough so when you screw them in they won't hit the bottom of your foot), screw in the hex screws...and go run!

Speaking of shoveling...I totally need to get (or build) one of these:



Don't forget the Club Meeting next Wednesday night at Endure It Naperville at 7:00 p.m.  Shoot us an email if you plan on attending (endureitclub@gmail.com)