Getting out to train in the winter months can sometimes feel hard. When it’s dark out and you can hear the wind howling, it can certainly feel tempting to stay inside where it’s cosy and warm rather than lacing up your shoes and going out for a run in the elements.

However, this isn’t stopping our intrepid dragons in training! This month we asked you to send in your training pictures and you delivered. Read on for some of our favourites.

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Snowy Lake District adventures

Simon has been getting out with some other Dragons in Training for some snowy outings in the Lakes for his training. It looks chilly, but those views certainly look worth it!

Braving sub zero temperatures in arctic conditions

Further afield, Adam has been braving some pretty extreme temperatures in the snow in Lapland for his Montane Dragon’s Back Race training. Hopefully we can expect much warmer conditions for the actual race in September!

A casual Sunday FKT

For his Sunday long run, Ben went with a friend to tackle an FKT attempt on the Penrhys pilgrimage Way all the way from Cardiff to Penyhs. Completing the tough 21 miles in 3 hours 31 minutes, they succeeded in getting their FKT!

*Photo credit: Ben Jones (Instagram here*)

Tackling the Mud-Fest

With the winter months comes the rain, and with the rain comes mud! Fortunately, some of our dragons in training have been embracing this – thanks to Kevin and Kieran for sending in pictures of their muddy outings!

Looking to get inspired for your own training? Check out our hill training guide below!

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