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Running in winter can pose specific challenges: thick snow, cold rain, frigid temps, and wipe-out inducing black ice. Here are a couple things to consider when you find yourself looking out the window, unsure if you should suck it up and head outside or catch up on your latest Netflix show on the treadmill.
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Running in snow and ice does increase injury risk
As a physical therapist that works with many runners and triathletes, I see more runners in winter months with traumatic injuries due to slips and falls. This can be due to the slippery surface that snow and ice bring, and also the uneven surface from thick snow. The resulting injuries range from ligament injuries such as ankle sprains, to muscle strains and bone fractures.
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There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing
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