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Dressing for Cold Weather Running:Conquering the Polar Vortex Don't let the cold weather hinder your exercise regime! Here are some key tips to keep in mind when dressing for polar vortex walking and running: LAYERS! Keeping your core and skin covered! For Your Head A balaclava, or combination of toque and Buff (or similar type of product), that can cover your nose and mouth. This keeps your skin safe from wind, keeping your skin warm but also warming the air as it comes into your lungs! For Your Hands A warm, wind blocking type of mitt - mitts keep your...

            Anyone that has taken up running knows that the hardest part is getting out the front door. When you make it past that step any runner could tell you, misery loves company. Having someone else counting on you to show up and share the load not only helps pass time faster, but has multiple training benefits as well. Running partners help to regulate one another’s pace by keeping it social and relaxed. Working hard and having someone to push you can increase the quality of workouts but partners are also great for slowing things down and keeping it relaxed....

Running is a natural thing. In previous lives we may have done it to hunt, travel, or simply survive, but nowadays we do it to stay fit and have fun. While years of progression and evolution has moved us off the plains and onto the roads, there still remains a certain “je ne sais quoi” when it comes to trail running. Additionally, hitting the trails more frequently will benefit your running, fitness, and overall well-being. Before jumping into a new trail or trail running in general, there are a few things to keep in mind in order to stay safe,...