My favorite gear for winter trail running (and in the dark)
Trail running gear for running in winter, cold temperatures, and in the dark. Updated December, 2021.
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Opening the Trap
There are things to fear at the edge of the forest. A man on the road told RK to carry a pistol on dog walks in case of coyotes, bobcats, and cougars.
Thursday’s trail run
I pulled into the parking lot at the trailhead a little before 6:30 on Thursday morning. The nearby houses were dark. There was one other car, a gold SUV, in the parking lot but no sign of the driver or anyone else.
Bend, Don’t Break
I am three weeks into a head cold that just won’t quit. I am well enough to go to work but, as I told my co-worker, I feel like half of my energy is going towards snot production.
Reset
We made it! A year-long clean slate is now rolled out in front of us to fill up with action, adventure, and unknown possibilities.