I received a Zwift RunPod plus Brooks Adrenalines and a Brooks LSD Jacket while I was at The Running Event last month, as part of being a BibRave Pro. Check out Bibrave.com to find and write race reviews.
Winter running can be the absolute worse, y'all. I know, I live in the south and I'm always saying how great the weather is here, and for the most part, that is true. Afternoons here are usually pretty temperate. Mornings are another story.
Mornings in the south can dip below freezing, and that can mean ice. Since we don't get it that often, our towns aren't set up to deal with it. This means we hold our breath until the ice melts and then we carry on.
My running club runs rain or shine, but we do not run on ice so there are times when a treadmill becomes necessary.
Shoot.me.now.
I would rather take poison. I hate the dreadmill. It's so boring!
That's where Zwift comes in!
This little guy is a game changer! You click it onto your shoelaces, sync the Pod to your Zwift App, and it becomes a totally new ball game!
There are over 1000 structured workouts! The intervals are set for you, and hills are even worked in! The app reminds you to speed up or slow down.
There is a Running 101 plan that eases you into using the app, or you can plan a long term goal and crush it!
You run alongside other runners and cyclists and the scenery is ah-mazing!
You score points and unlock achievements as you go. Zwift even connects with Garmin and Strava to keep your workouts all in one place!
The post workout data shows you your effort, calorie burn, duration, etc.
Oh, and you can race your friends.
I'm not even talking about these two, although they were totally racing each other.
I'm talking about these guys. Plus, if you are Zwift friends with someone, their name will show up on your screen and you can totally pass them....or suck wind trying!
You can order your own RunPod now, plus they have some seriously cute clothes as well!
Speaking of which, while we were in Austin we also received some amazing gear from Brooks!
I received the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 shoes. Since I have been training in these I was super excited to have another pair. These are ideal if you overpronate or need that extra stability.
We took them out for a spin the next morning and they fit perfectly and ran like a dream.
Brooks has a GuideRails system in their Adrenalines supports your feet, protects your knees, and keeps excess movement in check. They are so comfy and super cute, too. Remember, cute is always important.
We also recieved the LSD Jacket, with built in reflective accents!
Look at the reflection! So important when most of your runs take place in the dark. It's super light, wind proof, water resistant, and can roll up into a little ball using the strap inside the pocket.
Seriously.
It can even be wrapped up tighter, I had it in the pocket of my running capris at one point!
So cute! For us southern folk, this is the perfect winter running jacket! Oh, and if you don't have a pocket to stow it in, you can use the elastic band to hold it on your arm.
Day.made.
What are your go to winter running tips?
Winter running can be the absolute worse, y'all. I know, I live in the south and I'm always saying how great the weather is here, and for the most part, that is true. Afternoons here are usually pretty temperate. Mornings are another story.
Mornings in the south can dip below freezing, and that can mean ice. Since we don't get it that often, our towns aren't set up to deal with it. This means we hold our breath until the ice melts and then we carry on.
My running club runs rain or shine, but we do not run on ice so there are times when a treadmill becomes necessary.
Shoot.me.now.
I would rather take poison. I hate the dreadmill. It's so boring!
That's where Zwift comes in!
This little guy is a game changer! You click it onto your shoelaces, sync the Pod to your Zwift App, and it becomes a totally new ball game!
There are over 1000 structured workouts! The intervals are set for you, and hills are even worked in! The app reminds you to speed up or slow down.
There is a Running 101 plan that eases you into using the app, or you can plan a long term goal and crush it!
You run alongside other runners and cyclists and the scenery is ah-mazing!
You score points and unlock achievements as you go. Zwift even connects with Garmin and Strava to keep your workouts all in one place!
The post workout data shows you your effort, calorie burn, duration, etc.
Oh, and you can race your friends.
I'm not even talking about these two, although they were totally racing each other.
I'm talking about these guys. Plus, if you are Zwift friends with someone, their name will show up on your screen and you can totally pass them....or suck wind trying!
You can order your own RunPod now, plus they have some seriously cute clothes as well!
Speaking of which, while we were in Austin we also received some amazing gear from Brooks!
I received the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19 shoes. Since I have been training in these I was super excited to have another pair. These are ideal if you overpronate or need that extra stability.
We took them out for a spin the next morning and they fit perfectly and ran like a dream.
Brooks has a GuideRails system in their Adrenalines supports your feet, protects your knees, and keeps excess movement in check. They are so comfy and super cute, too. Remember, cute is always important.
We also recieved the LSD Jacket, with built in reflective accents!
Look at the reflection! So important when most of your runs take place in the dark. It's super light, wind proof, water resistant, and can roll up into a little ball using the strap inside the pocket.
Seriously.
It can even be wrapped up tighter, I had it in the pocket of my running capris at one point!
So cute! For us southern folk, this is the perfect winter running jacket! Oh, and if you don't have a pocket to stow it in, you can use the elastic band to hold it on your arm.
Day.made.
What are your go to winter running tips?
Awww, this post made me miss you even more than I already do! BY THE WAY, I got more Skirt Sports for Christmas. I'm pumped!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo that's awesome! I miss you too, we will have to get together when I'm in Jersey in April!
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