12/18/2025
๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ฃ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ก ๐ช๐๐ก๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ ๐ช๐๐ก๐ง ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐
Winter mileage feels โeasyโโฆ but this is when runners accidentally create the issues that show up during spring training.
Here are the top three performance-killers I see every winter:
โ Skipping warm ups & mobility
When mileage is lower, you might not feel the same tightness you get during peak weeks, so warm ups and post-run mobility becomes the first thing to disappear. But this is the exact time to build the habit. Aim for mobility work 2โ3 times per week and always add dynamic warm-ups before harder effort runs. Your spring legs will thank you.
โ Not adding more strength
Your off-season is the most important phase for building power, tendon capacity, and durability. Winter strength creates the foundation your body relies on once speedwork returns. Skipping it now means entering spring training under-prepared for volume and intensity.
โ Not practicing fueling + hydration
Cold weather makes it easy to forget nutrition, but your gut still needs training. Keep practicing hydration, electrolytes, and mid-run carbs on your long runs. The athletes who nail fueling in winter have fewer bonks, smoother workouts, and stronger race-day performances.
If you want help identifying your weak links come in for an appointment. Weโll build a clear plan to keep you healthy and running strong all spring.
