8 Winter Workout Tips for Exercising Outdoors No Matter the Weather

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STAY WARM AND KNOW YOUR THRESHOLD FOR COLD

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CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST BEFORE YOU GO

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KNOW YOUR ROUTE AND HAVE A MAP (OR MAPPING APP) TO NAVIGATE BACK HOME

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USE ICE TRACTION DEVICES WHEN NECESSARY

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FIND MOTIVATION FOR WINTER RUNNING

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DO A PRE-RUN WARM-UP INDOORS

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LEARN TO LAYER

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STAY HYDRATED FOR WINTER RUNS

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