Banff Trail Trash: Cold Weather Running

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Keeping Warm: Images From a Cold Weather Run

Can you tell? It's Winter in Banff. Clearly, it can be a bit of a struggle to be a runner here in the winter months. This winter in particular has seen a LOT of snowfall in and around town. And thus, you need to have a few other sports to add to your bag of tricks! Fortunately, I love to ski. Generally, I'd rather "suck it up" and head outside for a run in the fresh air: it's a good way to avoid Cabin Fever and it's always better than the treadmill.

So, the cold weather continues and so do I. When the scenery is this good, it makes it easier to stay motivated and get out for a run. Still, the mind turns to other places at this time of year. Historically, I've managed to take "running" holidays in March and April. As much as I love winter and embrace it, a little break from winter may be in order.

Enjoy a few images from yesterday's run....