Change the Scenery
1 of 11Dress It Up
2 of 11Stop Running
3 of 11Buy New Threads
4 of 11In order to prepare for the cooling temperatures, take yourself on a little shopping spree for new gear. From running hats to protect your ears to those long-sleeved shirts with thumb holes, prepping in the fall with some new running gear will bring warmth to even the coldest runner's heart.
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race.Try New Flavors
5 of 11Many runners are creatures of habit, so we eat and drink the same things for every run. While it's best to stick to tried and true nutrition for race fueling, it's nice to try new things and find a new favorite between races. Fall flavors will be hitting the store shelves, so try an apple spice oatmeal pre-run or a warm butternut squash soup as part of your recovery meal.
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race.Run Longer
6 of 11Run Less
7 of 11Treat Yourself
8 of 11Compete Against Others
9 of 11Fall races occur just about every weekend. From mud runs to costumed road races, you won't have to look hard to find an event to lace up for. And with the leaves and other foliage changing colors, running is the best way to scope out the beautiful views that nature has to offer.
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race.Set a New PR
10 of 11Nothing will make a runner fall more in love with running than the sense of accomplishment that accompanies crushing previous records. So get out there and get your body in the best shape possible to put old records to bed.
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