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All-Weather Walking Tips

How do you walk in cold weather, in hot weather, in the rain or dark? Tips on what to wear, timing, what to drink and how to keep going in all conditions safely and comfortably.
Fall Walking Gear Essentials
As the weather turns cooler, darker and wetter in autumn, be prepared with layers and gear that will keep you moving through the fall weather.
Top Picks for Hot Weather Walking Gear
Stay cool on hot weather walks with these items.
Best Ways to Take Your Walking Indoors
When walking outside isn't a pleasant option, take your walking indoors on treadmill, track, or marching to videos.
Keep Walking in the Cold
Walkers don't hibernate. Where to walk, what to wear.
Winter and Night Walking Strategies
How to keep walking in winter darkness with strategies including reflective clothes and a reflective vest.
Night Walking Strategies
If your schedule leaves you walking at dawn, dusk, or after dark, you should learn to do so safely. Whether you find yourself walking in the dark due to the short days of winter, the need to beat the summer heat, or because of an overnight walking event, use these strategies to stay safe.
Rainy Walking Isn't All Wet
Don't let the raindrops keep you from walking. Put on a smile and the right gear.
Tips for Walking in the Rain
Readers share tips for walking in the rain.
Keeping Your Cell Phone Dry
How to keep your cell phone and other gadgets dry on walks, protect them from sweat and rain.
Colorful Autumn Walking
Colorful autumn walking
Walking Safety Night Visibility
Walking safety: night visibility is important to keep you walking safely at night. How to be seen and be safe.
Night Reflective Items for Walkers
Be safe - be seen. Only your life depends on it. Night walking means taking extra care that cars see you. For the best safety, your entire outline should be reflective and you should carry a light or wear a flasher.
Top Picks for Umbrellas for Walkers
If you carry an umbrella, it won't rain, and if you don't, it will. You want an umbrella that won't collapse or invert in the wind. The grip must be comfortable throughout your walk.
Tree Frogs
Tree Frogs overshoes slip over your walking and running shoes to keep them dry in rainy weather.
Spring Walking Tune-up
Get your mind, body, and stuff in gear for spring walking.
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