Did You Run Outside During Atlanta’s “Snowcation?”

Over the past few days on Twitter, I saw lots of tweets from friends talking about the snow storm that hit Atlanta on Sunday night. Hashtags for “Snowcation,” “ATLsnow,” and “Hothlanta” have popped up on Twitter and there’s even a Foursquare badge for the storm.

Paved surfaces have iced over and people are urged to stay home. But is this actually a good time to get a run in outside? Perhaps -- if you’ve got the right gear.

My husband went on a run yesterday and he only encountered one problem area – Atlanta’s infamous steel-plate covers used for potholes. Otherwise, he had a good run. Me? I’m the type to slip on the front stoop, so I stayed inside.

Here in the south, we can handle heat and humidity, but snow and ice are rare elements for runners to encounter. I'm looking for stories (and tips) for cold-weather running in Atlanta at my blog, Atlanta Running. If you’ve had a case of cabin fever and ventured outside for a run, I'd love to hear about it. And if you've got experience running in snowy weather, I could use your tips!

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