Snowshoes add excitement to winter running

By evenly spreading an individual’s weight across their oversized, flat surface, snowshoes allow athletes to move through the snow without sinking. Run-specific snowshoes, narrower and lighter than traditional models, are best for running and racing. With minor tweaks in form, beginners and veterans alike can enjoy recreational or competitive snowshoe running throughout the cold winter months.

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