Winter running for women doesn’t have to mean grinding, hustling, or proving anything. In fact, winter can be one of the most powerful seasons to reconnect with your body, rebuild your base, and approach running with more intuition and ease.

While the colder months often signal “off-season,” many women find that winter actually brings a quiet opportunity to grow stronger. Muddy trails, short days, and unpredictable weather don’t have to shut down your training — they can help you learn to listen to your body more deeply, train cyclically instead of linearly, and build confidence for spring and summer trail adventures.

In this blog, we explore how to honor your natural rhythms, decide whether winter is your season of rest or strength-building, and embrace the mindset that women don’t need to bloom year-round to be strong runners. Whether you’re aiming for your first trail race or simply building consistency, winter can be a powerful chapter in your running journey.

Join us on Friday night to hear from Rachel Entrekin and Sarah Allaben - two trail running legends.

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