Stuck Indoors? Get Fitter, Faster and Stronger

From indoor biking to strength workouts, how to leverage indoor training to become a better runner. [View in browser]( [PodiumRunner] [Training]( | [Gear]( | [Culture]( | [Nutrition]([MEMBERSHIP]( Maybe Wise, Not Wimpy I've long been an advocate for training outside regardless of the weather. Having grown up in Maine and lived the past 20 years on the high plains, I consider winter simply a [training tool to make me tougher](. But the frigid temps and relentless snows of the past week have tested the limits of my fortitude and driven me inside, where I'm grudgingly discovering I can get in surprisingly satisfying and, dare I say it, sometimes superior workouts. In addition to putting in [incline miles that are easy on my knees,]( my newest concession is the [indoor bike](, where I can steal extra minutes of aerobic training with less stress and without requiring 20 minutes of dressing time to get on all the protective layers. And, I can also get out of the saddle and crank out some intense intervals that [translate to running]( more than I expected. I'm still anxious to re-explore my favorite routes with my dogs as soon as the weather relents, but I probably am not going to abandon indoor workouts altogether even then. I may not be able to feel quite so tough after this winter, but I'm quite sure I'll be fitter come spring. If you're ready to embrace the indoors, check out our [indoor training hub]( for options, workouts, and strategies to maximize your experience. TRAINING [ZachBitterHomeTreadmill] [Zach Bitter’s Tips For Mentally Grappling With the Treadmill]( We spoke with the world record holder for the fastest 100 miles run on a treadmill to learn how to mind-hack our way to a more enjoyable treadmill run. Molly Hanson [JeffBrowning-indoor-bike] [Riding the Indoor Cycle to Become a Better Runner]( Why and how runners should add indoor cycling to their training and proven workouts to build strength and speed. Jonathan Beverly [cross over deadlift ] [Advanced Kettlebell Workout for Runners]( 5 next-level kettlebell exercises for runners that target your glutes, hamstrings, calves and feet. Jon-Erik Kawamoto GEAR [TNFflightVECTIV2] [Shoe of the Week: The North Face Flight VECTIV]( The first super shoe for the trail, The North Face's VECTIV promises to channel energy toward propulsion, particularly on downhills. Adam Chase ACTIVE PASS MEMBER EXCLUSIVES [Matt Fitzgerald] [No Regrets]( Reflections on fitness and health, long-haul COVID, choices and consequences. Matt Fitzgerald [Nicole Mericle lifting kettlebell] [The Injuries You Can’t See: How Injury Taught Nicole Mericle to Let Go]( As athletes, we tend to glorify discipline, but sometimes it’s necessary to move on to new activities and identities. Jennifer Kuhns NUTRITION [toast and eggs] [Why Eating Protein Before Bed May Benefit Your Workout]( 5 reasons why you may want to try incorporating a pre-bedtime protein snack to aid your running performance and recovery. Sarah Schlichter [READ MORE]( [The Comeback Quotient] [GET THE BOOK]( [You are currently subscribed as Podium Runner]( [Training]( | [Gear]( | [Nutrition]( | [Join Podium Runner Active Pass]( You received this email because you are subscribed to PodiumRunner Weekly Newsletter. Update your [email preferences]( to choose the types of emails you receive. [Podium Runner is a Pocket Outdoor Media company]( Podium Runner is a Pocket Outdoor Media brand. Pocket Outdoor Media | 5720 Flatiron Parkway | Boulder | Colorado | 80301 | USA [Privacy Policy](