“The cold clears your head.”
(Anonymous)
The Walk into the Future blog is my outlet to share my thoughts and have a creative outlet for my work. I continue to amaze myself as I build content to share with my readers. Who knew I had this much to say! 😊 I’m not this talkative in real life but I’m happy to have this platform to say what’s on my mind or highlight life adventures. The Five-Minute Thursday writing prompt provides me with a new writing toy to continue to develop new levels to my writing process.
This Five-Minute Thursday prompt is: I Love running in cold weather.
Why do I Love Running in Cold Weather?
There’s something special about stepping outside into crisp, cold air and starting a run. A lot of people stay indoors when cold temperatures arrive, but I head in the opposite direction—I lace up my shoes and embrace the chill. 😊
Cold weather running feels refreshing in a way that’s hard to replicate. The air is clean and sharp, filling your lungs with every breath and waking up the senses. Unlike the heavy, humid heat, the cold keeps my body cool and this makes it easier to get into a rhythm and hit my mile markers on my daily runs.
There’s also a mental edge to it. Running in the cold requires discipline, it’s my choice to get out and run in the cold. It’s easy to stay inside where it’s warm, but pushing past that comfort builds resilience. Every mile is a small victory, a reminder that growth often lives just outside of what feels easy.
I also love the quiet that you get with cold weather. Cold mornings are still, with fewer people around and a sense of calm that’s hard to find at other times. It is just me, my breath, my Spotify playlist and the sound of my feet pounding the pavement—a moving meditation.
Completing a run in cold weather is a form of celebration for me! Finishing a cold run brings a deep sense of accomplishment. The warmth that follows, whether it’s a hot shower or a cup of coffee, feels earned in the best way.
For me, cold weather running isn’t just about fitness, it’s about clarity, discipline, and finding energy in the elements. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most rewarding experiences come when you lean into discomfort instead of avoiding it.
I don’t get a lot of cold weather runs in since I live in South Florida, but I enjoy the few weeks of cold running I get here. I tend to head to northern states for my longer races with anticipation of racing in cold or cooler weather. This works sometimes as I ran my half marathon PR in Hampton, New Hampshire in October 2025. I ran my marathon PR in Atlantic City, New Jersey in October 2025.
I’m heading to Louisville, Kentucky (April), Nashville, Tennessee (April), Lincoln, Nebraska (May), Indianapolis, Indiana, (May), Hampton, New Hampshire (October) and Atlantic City, New Jersey (October) to get in some cooler weather. I’m looking forward to getting a few PRs in this race lineup this year.
Fingers crossed! 😊
Irie!
Calvin Williams
“It’s only cold if you’re standing still.”
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