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TT: Staying Active When the Weather Turns Cooler


Today’s topic is: How Do You Stay Active When The Weather Turns Cooler

It’s already cold in the mornings… and soon it will be dark after work…

Not easy to get out there…

Here are my top ten tips:

1.Sign up for a race.

If you registered for a race, you will have to get ready for it. That means running during the week and on the weekend no matter what.

2.Schedule it.

Workouts, walks, runs… Put them on your calendar – digital and/or paper. Don’t leave it to chance.

3. Prep the Night Before

If you run or work out in the morning, put your stuff  on the floor next to your bed.

If you run or workout after work, pack your clothes the night before.  It’s so easy to skip the run or workout when you are tired in the morning or wake up late.

4. Find a friend.

IOW, misery loves company.

If a friend is there waiting, you won’t skip the run or workout.

5. Reward Yourself.

I like a food reward.  Brunch, Lunch, Dessert, Coffee etc.

Starbucks!!

You may prefer a Massage.  Manicure. Haircut. Whatever makes you feel good!

6.Try Something New.

New shoes, clothes, headphones, etc.

Using something new is fun, right?

my new gym companion

7.  Go Some Place Different.

If you are lucky, you can go on a vacation… where it is warm!

Delray Beach, FL.

If not, just find a new route to walk or run.

Vischer Ferry Preserve

Or sign up for a new class. Yoga. Zumba, Spin. HIIT. Indoor Pickleball.

8. Share with Others

It can be a simple text or maybe post your run or workout  to Garmin Connect, Strava, Facebook and/or Instagram.

I post to my blog but I often check Strava and see what some of my friends are up to.

9. Add Audio Distraction.

A new Playlist.

Outlook

Some Podcasts.

Best running podcasts: 45 to listen to while running

Audio Books. (You can download them for free from your library. Mine uses Hoopla)

16 audiobook covers superimposed over a blue background

10. Sign Up for A Virtual Challenge or Try to Earn Some Badges.

this helped me during the Pandemic

Strava has so many to choose from…

Setting Goals To Keep Up Winter Running - Trail Running for Life

As does Garmin Connect.

October garmin connect badge challenges 2026

NYRR has also free virtual races…

Virtual NYRR Run for Thanks 5K

Happy Running! How do you stay active when the weather turns cooler?   Please share.

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Jenny (RunnersFly) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

I’m also linking up here tomorrow:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

10 thoughts on “TT: Staying Active When the Weather Turns Cooler”

  1. I like the Garmin challenges and always join quite a few of them and if I see that I’m about to get one of those badges, it does get me moving even if the weather is sh** (within limits, haha). I suspect this winter after taking up running again, I’ll get outside more because I’ll want to run.

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  2. Great tips, Darlene! Back when I was running and even now when I walk, the cold weather isn’t a deterrent from getting outside; however, cycling is another story. It gets chilly with the wind created while cycling so I’m likely to move my colder weather rides inside.

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  3. Well… as you know, here in Florida it’s harder to run through the heat of the summer! I CANNOT WAIT until the weather cools down. I did live up north for a long time though. I suffered really badly from SAD, and running was one of the few things that helped. So I was highly motivated to get outside and run, even if the weather was terrible.

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  4. Brilliant list! I love your new headphones as well! Super cute!

    I have been awful about signing up for races. Our travel schedule (and work schedule) hasn’t really allowed for it. I’m hoping for a December one for sure!

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