How to Layer for Winter Running at High Elevation in Colorado and Wyoming Running in Colorado and Wyoming winters presents challenges that go beyond cold temperatures. High elevation brings dry air, strong sun, and frequent wind, all of which affect how the body holds and loses heat. A run that starts in calm conditions can […]
Month: January 2026
Training for Sustained Climbs and Descents in Rocky Mountain Terrain
How to Prepare Your Body for Long Climbs and Downhills in the Rockies Rocky Mountain terrain places steady demands on the lower body that differ from flatter or rolling routes. Long climbs require continuous force output, while extended descents load muscles in a controlled but repetitive manner. Both stress the legs, hips, and core in […]