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Runners World quotes Kinesiology's Daniel Craighead

As long as you do it safely, winter running can improve your performance.

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Daniel Craighead, PhD, assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and Director of the Integrative Cardiovascular and Exercise Physiology Laboratory (ICEPL), is quoted in Runner's World. In the article, "Cold-Weather Running Doesn’t Suck. Here’s How I Learned How to Do It Right," Craighead explains the physiological effects of cold on the body—such as the activation of the sympathetic nervous system and nonshivering thermogenesis—while offering practical advice on layering, habituation, and safety to help runners maintain their health and performance in winter conditions.

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