Well, there goes that. Denver is back down to Level 3. All indoor gyms are closing (i think?). I need to find somewhere to swim once or twice a week.

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@floathammerholdon | @partners_in_tri

You don't run in the snow? You're missing out!

Our local gym has closed off every other treadmill. I am fine with running on the mill where other people are running. I don't have any issues with that. Mentally, I have a hard time doing long runs on the mill. I try to reserve it for speed workouts and fartleks. Long runs are always outside, even when it is bitter cold.

The Gym I go to - Earth Treks - in Englewood has reduced its capacity to 100 and the reservation system is challenging. It does not look good for the short term future....Time to hunker back down at home. Glad I just got a bunch of lifting equipment.

Salomon Snowcross shoes or Icebugs are great for running outside in the winter. Running snowshoes too.

I've been using the treadmill a ton over the past year or two. There is no substitute for outdoor runs but my work schedule and dark neighborhood streets (and Karen's in white SUVs) makes the outdoor running a bit edgy during the winter. No way I'd have made the progress I've made without BarryP and a treadmill. I've ran through three NordicTracks and finally bit the bullet on a Woodway since the replacement part was 3+ months out.

Due to an injury right now (L4-L5 extrusion), I haven't been able to use it to the fullest extent yet...but dang, is it a dream come true! Here's to hoping I continue to make progress and get back to running ASAP!

Actually, I'd. say the TM,if used correctly, can be a true substitute for outdoor runs.

Gyms are all closed here for the next wave and foreseeable future. Plus they’re dropping like flies - regular gyms and spin gyms. Soul Cycle didn’t last too long.

We had a light dusting and I realized my running shoes were no good for the season. I can't bring myself to go to the gym to run on a treadmill with a face mask on and have already spent a ton on toys this year so treadmill probably won't happen until new house (and I'd still prefer outdoors as much as possible). I went and bought a pair of gore-tex trail running shoes (Brooks Cascadia 15 GTX).

If Rogue ever gets stuff back in stock I'll be buying a full power rack, plates, bar etc from them though. Getting to point where I'm sick of going to gym. Just with the time wasted it's worth having my own strength training equipment.

FWIW: I did a pretty powerful hi rpm one-hour ride on the stationary bike at the gym last night WITH a mask

It fucking sucked

Not only was breathing a bitch, but the sweat dripping off my noggin rolled down and soaked my mask

Yeah, I'll do it again, now that I know how it's gonna go, and prepare accordingly [bring a couple/change of masks?]

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"What's your claim?" - Ben Gravy
"Your best work is the work you're excited about" - Rick Rubin

I switch to trail shoes for more traction in the winter and bust out the fat bike. No treadmill for me.

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Andy Mullen
Team Zoot

As a follow up:

I snagged a Precor 956i from a local outlet. I paid a decent amount of money for it, but it is *totally* worth it. I ordered the Runn sensor, too (which I'm still waiting on). Super stoked as the ease of rolling out of bed and having a treadmill eliminates any excuses for me.

However, I fully intend to still do my Z2 work outside in the snow with train shoes (as long as I'm not dealing with ice).

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@floathammerholdon | @partners_in_tri

This is me too - Edmonton, Alberta. I run outdoors year round.