Weekly Training Notes: Training Through the Cold
Practical training advice, athlete highlights, and lessons from real training blocks.
Each week I send a short newsletter to my athletes with training tips, coaching notes, and shout-outs. The goal is simple: share things that actually help people train consistently and stay healthy while working toward their goals.
Below is an excerpt from a recent newsletter.
Training Tip: Training Through the Cold
Winter running is as much mental training as it is physical. Just getting out the door in cold weather deserves some credit.
There’s no single temperature that’s “too cold” to run. That depends on the person, the conditions, and the equipment. Smart layering and protecting hands, ears, and face make a big difference.
Footing matters more than temperature. If roads or paths are icy, it’s not worth the risk. We have a strict rule against falling and getting hurt.
Training in tough conditions builds confidence. You may not race in extreme cold, but having trained through it makes race-day discomfort feel more manageable.
Running in bad weather is always your call. The goal is to balance being tough and being smart, and to slowly expand what feels possible while staying healthy.
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