22. Winter running

Winter is often seen as a pause button for outdoor movement. Cold, darkness, snow, and icy streets make many runners stop and wait for spring. But winter doesn’t remove the need for movement — it simply changes its rhythm.

In this episode of Thrive at 40+, Anastasia talks about winter running from a slow-wellness perspective. Living in Finland, where winter is long and very real, she shares why cold weather doesn’t have to end an outdoor running habit — and how adapting expectations makes winter running calm, supportive, and sustainable.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• why winter feels like a natural “stop signal” for running

• the mental and emotional benefits of running outdoors in winter

• how winter running supports mood and steadiness during darker months

• why slowing down and shortening runs is not failure but cooperation

• how to continue running through winter without pressure or performance goals

This episode is not about pushing yourself into the cold.
It’s about staying in relationship with movement — even when conditions are not ideal.

If you run, and winter has made you hesitate, this conversation offers a gentler way forward.

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