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Get fit for race to winter

Look at a fitness magazine and it’s rare you see pictures of runners or cyclists passing through rainy grey cityscapes. Through Arizona desert, yes; along sun-dappled canal tow-paths, certainly; but sending mudspray flying as they power along rain-splattered routes?

No, there’s no denying it, running and cycling have a strong association with summer.

It’s true that winter outdoor exercise doesn’t look very appealing when you’re standing inside looking out at the rain. But this is all wrong.