- Get a headlamp with the battery in the back and the light in the front that’s really bright. Especially for trail running. And mix it up with XC skiing at Oak HIll Outdoor Center under the lights.
- A good headlamp and reflective gear is key!
- Skip the dark running and get some miles in by officiating youth basketball. If you start as a volunteer (CCB in Leb is a great place to start!), you can eventually get paid and officials are in demand! It’s a great way to stay active indoors, earn some extra money, and serve as a role model for young athletes.
- If it’s cold, put your running clothes somewhere warm (being mindful of fire risk!) before you change into them. It’s much easier to put on clothes that are warm before you head out the door!
- The best outdoor and dark weather running thing I’ve ever purchased is my FlipBelt running light: https://flipbelt.com/products/running-light It’s truly a gamechanger. Where headlights may bounce a bit, or create shadows if you’re also wearing a hat, the flip belt allows for the light to be closer to the ground, much more stable, and it has a number of brightness settings – some that are incredibly bright. It does require you to also have an actual FlipBelt for it to slip into, but it’s great!
- Get a treadmill.
Thanks to all who sent their tips! Stay tuned for December’s Question of the Month!