Webinar: How to Get Your Shoes Ready for Winter Running

Krysta Gunvalson January 25, 2017 Webinar, winter, Winter Running, Winter Running Gear

In Minnesota, we don’t let cold temperatures or ice stop us from training hard! Instead, we adapt to the weather. (What’s the saying? There is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices?) Catch up on all the action in our most recent webinar: How to Get Your Shoes Ready for Winter Running. Nathan discusses practical ways to winterize your foot gear from socks, to shoes, to slip-on cleats.

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In this webinar, you’ll learn how to keep your toes warm in frigid temperatures, and how to keep yourself safe while running in slippery conditions. Nathan shares his knowledge and insight on running with trail shoes and Yaktrax, plus offers an in-depth tutorial on how to insert small screws into the bottom of an old pair of shoes. If you’ve been curious about winterizing your running shoes, you won’t want to miss these great tips!

Products Mentioned

Yaktrax
Shoe Hoodies
Thermal Toe Warmers
Warm Socks
#6, 3/8″ Hex Sheet Metal Screws.
- You’ll only need about 20, but if you buy this 100 pack, you can offer to put screws in your friends shoes too!
- You’ll also need this magnetic adapter for your drill or electric screw driver.

Make sure you join us for our next webinar! Click here for details and to register.

Krysta Gunvalson

Krysta is an East Coast turned Midwest transplant currently living in Portland, OR. She runs and trains with the Portland-based Rose City Track Club and is passionate about the communities running creates. Her big, audacious goal is to run a sub-3:00 marathon. More of her writing can be found at ktanwrites.com

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