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TECHNICAL
Zwift bridges fitness with online fun. Klean Kanteen will keep the coffee hot.

trainer or rollers. CycleOps' Mag+ Trainer won't
break the bank, but will give you the quiet and
smooth resistance you need for a world class
workout at home. cycleops.com

Lace Up!
Countless studies show that it is easier to find
motivation when you're with a group. Just
because it's dark outside, doesn't mean that
you can't find dedicated runners who gear up,
don lights and hit the pavement in search of
base miles. Check out your local running shop
for details on their group runs during winter.
A headlight, bright clothing, and correct layers
are often required, but once you're geared up,
the fun begins.
Here's a sample of a few winter-tough running
groups:
Lynchburg Road Runners:
lynchburgroadrunners.org
Pub Run Roanoke: fleetfeetroanoke.com/
pubrunwalk
Run the Line (Bristol): facebook.com/
groups/1522285071137297/
If group runs don't motivate you, then maybe
a winter race will! For those wanting to hit
the pavement, train for the famous Peaks of
Otter Christmas Classic 5k and vie for one of

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their unique ornament medals. Or tackle the
Shenandoah Valley Runners Winter Race Series-a
series of eight races in and around Winchester.
With a kickoff in December and races every two
weeks, it's the perfect way to stay in shape and
meet new runners. Plus, if you register for the
entire series, it costs less than entry to your
average 5k!
christmasclassic5k.com
svrunners.org/winter-series
Gear Up: Andrew Holbrook at Fleet Feet
Roanoke can't stop gushing about Icebreakers
clothing for good reason-not only does the
merino wool clothing keep you toasty and dry
in winter, but it also doesn't get nearly as stinky
as synthetic gear. icebreaker.com

Strength in Solitude
Are you tired of hearing about the beautiful view
from from McAfee Knob, but never able to see
it because the parking lot is always full? Ever
wondered what it would be like to enjoy the
Cascades without a crowd? Then throw on the
layers, find your hiking poles, and head out to
one Virginia's gorgeous and chilly trails. Although
winter hiking has its drawbacks (windchill, ice,
and snow being the most obvious hindrances),
it also allows for hikers to enjoy ample parking,

http://www.cycleops.com http://www.christmasclassic5k.com http://www.svrunners.org/winter-series http://www.icebreaker.com http://www.lynchburgroadrunners.org http://www.fleetfeetroanoke.com/ http://www.facebook.com/

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