Winter’s latest visit last weekend revealed the true colours of runners across the country. More often than not, they fall into two groups: those who embrace the snow and those who can’t wait for it to melt. We had some fun with this divide, creating a TikTok that highlights both the enthusiasts and the countdown-to-spring crew.
The video captures the state of panic that sets in for some runners at the first sign of snowfall; this group bundles up in layers (ski goggles included, for the truly committed) and braces for a harsh winter workout. On the other hand, snow lovers tend to embrace the conditions, taking in the calm and quiet that accompanies falling snow.
Our post sparked a response from runners, with many insisting we missed a key category–treadmill runners. A flood of comments pointed out this third group, who opt to stay warm indoors and avoid the elements altogether.
“You forgot the ones who look out the window and hit the treadmill,” one user wrote, while another joked, “There’s the third type (me) who stares into the abyss from the safety of my treadmill.” Others chimed in with a compromise: “Leisure run in the snow…speed sessions on a treadmill.”
Which category do you fall into?
