What I Really Like About Running in Winter is...

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JRitchie Feb 2016 9:51pm, 2 Feb 2016 1,125 posts	0 JRitchie Its a rare winter event these days but running along a forrest trail through freshly laid snow (no footprints but your own) which is not deep to slow you up but solid enough to muffle the sound is just the best. Oh and if its at night with a clear sky its just awesome.
SusiesueH Feb 2016 10:04pm, 2 Feb 2016 3,442 posts	0 SusiesueH - Long tights so you don't have to shave your legs as frequently - wearing buffs as breath/face warmers and looking like a ninja
Red Squirrel Feb 2016 10:06pm, 2 Feb 2016 18,961 posts	0 Red Squirrel Ditto to the gloves Ditto to the buff Having mud smudges on my leggings
Ouchling Feb 2016 11:03pm, 2 Feb 2016 295 posts	0 Ouchling I might not even break a sweat if it's cold enough. It's dark more. I run better in the dark and also, no one can see my bright red face. Comments like 'You must be dedicated/crazy to be out in this!' make me feel a very proud nutter.
cackleberry Feb 2016 11:10pm, 2 Feb 2016 961 posts	0 cackleberry Relating to all of these! For me... Cold crispy sunny runs. Mud glorious mud. Extra helpings of comfort food. Not dying of dehydration (don't do so well in summer...) Off-roading in the dark.
Dvorak Feb 2016 11:11pm, 2 Feb 2016 11,314 posts	0 Dvorak Snow, and cold crisp dry days. Which unfortunately this winter have numbered about six between them.
Derby Tup Feb 2016 11:12pm, 2 Feb 2016 20,021 posts	0 Derby Tup Frozen bogs
Dvorak Feb 2016 11:16pm, 2 Feb 2016 11,316 posts	0 Dvorak Steaming pee, DT?
Ouchling Feb 2016 11:16pm, 2 Feb 2016 297 posts	0 Ouchling Oh yes! Running OVER the mud on a frosty morning instead of through it
Derby Tup Feb 2016 11:17pm, 2 Feb 2016 20,022 posts	0 Derby Tup Steaming tea