Top ten heartiest tapas to enjoy when it's cold outside

Spain is said to have more bars per square foot than any other country. Of course, we couldn’t be happier about this! There is something comforting about a tiny Spanish bar with its tall wooden stools, impossibly narrow entryway and more often than not, standing room only.

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Why Your Warmup Matters More In Winter

Warming up is important, no matter the weather. It primes your muscles and cardiovascular system for exertion. And while researchers aren’t sure it’ll help prevent injury in straight line sports like road running and cycling, they do know it can improve performance.

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14 experiences that only Canadian runners have in winter

Winter running in Canada is… an experience. Canadians get a reputation for being able to tough it out even through the worst conditions.

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Marathon runners undeterred by snow

For 51-year-old runner Jonathan Meltzer, record-setting snowfall is no excuse to deviate from an exhaustive training regimen.



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Blizzard dumps another foot of snow on winter-weary Boston

BOSTON - Bursts of bitterly cold wind rushed through the streets of Boston on Sunday morning as a fresh layer of snow blanketed the city.



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4 Tips To Keep You Running This Winter

Throughout my running career, one of the hardest things for me to do was to keep motivated to train in the time between February and mid-April.



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5 Tips for Running in Sub-Zero Temperatures

Today was cold. It was teary-eyed, catch-your-breath, ice cream headache cold. But that didn't stop me or thousands of other runners from braving the sub-zero temperatures and enjoying our daily workout despite the frigid winter weather.



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Cute Winter Running Gear to Bust Your "It's Too Cold to Run" Excuse

Nothing beats sore muscles the day after a good run, but lingering windburn? Well, there are a lot of things we'd prefer to that. Namely, the Reversible Expedition Neck Gaiter from Sweaty Betty. The drawstrings ensure a snug fit to seal out wind—you can even use it to pull over the nose if needed.



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10 Tips For Running In The Cold

Runners and readers like you give their best advice for plowing through the winter season. 1. Get Motivated "Make a date to meet someone for a run," says Jean M., a reader in Colorado. "There's no wimping out when someone is waiting.



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7 ways to run safely this winter

With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, winter is officially here. Although wintertime running has its perks including sparkly lights and invigorating temperatures, with the fading light comes a new set of concerns for runners.



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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Running: How to Make Running in Cold Weather Actually Enjoyable

The winter of 2007 was one of the worst running experiences of my life. Every weekday, my blaring alarm woke me at 5:00am sharp. After putting on 37 layers of running gear, I left the house for an average run of 12 miles (I was running about 85 miles per week at the time)… in the dark.



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How to Stay Safe While Running in the Winter

The Sports Doc gives tips for staying safe on dark, cold roads. It is the dark season, with less hours of daylight for the next four months, and we are preparing for the first major blizzard of the winter with a foot of snow predicted for tomorrow here in Minnesota.



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Top tips for cold weather running

Many runners love winter running. Quiet, empty streets; cool crisp air; a feeling of blissful solitude – not to mention the fact that maintaining a base over the winter is critical to successful spring running.



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Rainy Cold Tuesday

Giving the pain in my knee and the need to go slow, I'm not going for a run in the freezing rain. Though I'm owed it.

Observation: Nothing makes you look like more of a badass than running in winter rains.


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Winter 101

Winter’s harsh elements do a good job of separating casual runners from the true road warriors.


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Winter 101

Neck Gaiter – We all know that the primary sources for heat loss are the head and hands, but what many don’t realize is that a tertiary, yet significant location for heat loss is the neck. Wearing a simple neck gaiter is extremely helpful because not only can it keep your neck warm, but it can be pulled up over your chin and mouth if it’s brutally cold.

Winter 101

Don’t forget the good old fashion home work-out. Press ups, sits up lay on your back leg raises, walking up and downstairs and squat thrusts.

Winter 101

Use your eyes to constantly look ahead then in front of you for slippery spots and exposed obstructions.

Winter 101

Train at the warmest part of the day.

Winter 101

Your legs work hard so you should only need one layer on your legs. And sometimes no layers but a pair of shorts.