{"id":381325,"date":"2025-12-15T13:13:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:13:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.miomiorun.com\/?p=381325"},"modified":"2025-12-15T13:19:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:19:28","slug":"how-to-avoid-injuries-during-winter-practical-guide-for-runners-warm-up-shoes-technique-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.miomiorun.com\/en\/how-to-avoid-injuries-during-winter-practical-guide-for-runners-warm-up-shoes-technique-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"How to avoid injuries during winter: a practical guide for runners (warm-up, shoes, technique, and prevention)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Running in winter is wonderful: crisp air, empty parks, the feeling of \u201cI\u2019m doing something others aren\u2019t.\u201d But it\u2019s also the time of year when the risk of injury skyrockets.
This guide is designed for all runners \u2014 beginners, recreational runners, and mileage grinders \u2014 who want to train safely during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Running in winter is possible \u2014 it just takes a few extra precautions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. The philosophy of winter running<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Technical specifics: what changes in our body<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Useful technologies in winter running shoes<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Comfort and fit in cold weather<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Running sensations and necessary adaptations<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Who winter running is for<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Differences compared to summer<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Testing different types of workouts<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Pros and cons of winter running<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Recommended products and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    1. The philosophy of winter running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Running in winter doesn\u2019t mean \u201cgoing out to suffer,\u201d but adapting your body to different conditions<\/strong>. Cold stiffens tissues, reduces joint mobility, and slows muscle activation, increasing the risk of strains, tightness, and inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The key word is preparation<\/strong>. With a solid injury-prevention strategy, winter running can become your best ally for building an aerobic base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Technical specifics: what happens to your body when you run in the cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    A proper warm-up is the first weapon against winter injuries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    When you run in winter, your body works differently than on mild days. In particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n