When the cold and snow have people hunkering down, these outdoor enthusiasts find motivation in braving the Canadian winter through community and sport.
, many are looking to hunker down inside.At first, the idea of running outside in the cold Canadian winter was daunting but with the help of good equipment and her running group, she said she now prefers it.
Through encouragement from her husband and the drive to get over the"mental hurdle" of boredom and exhaustion while running, Francis gave herself permission to explore the sport further.When braving the snow, Francis said layering clothing is key to make sure she does not overheat. "Then your outer layer, you want to make sure it's breathable because you're going to get most cold if you get hot and sweaty underneath your clothes," she said in a phone interview Friday while on a run.
"I'm passionate, a year-round kind of West Coast woman who loves trail running and skiing, Nordic skiing, backcountry skiing, mountain biking and gravel biking," she told CTVNews.ca in an interview Friday.
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