Training is awesome in the favorable months, when the weather is suitable for you. The winter can be quite difficult though if you’re not prepared.
My first winter was tough as because I was busy with other things I didn’t give much thought to the kind of gear I’d need.  Then I got a cold and felt pretty awful.  More so because I felt this could have been prevented if I’d have taken some basic steps…so I took to the stores and got myself the proper clothing.  This was easier than choosing the right footwear as I felt there was a real good stock of different items that made sense in what they were offering.
So I invested in some more expensive items and also tried out some cheaper ones…giving me some choice with what I had and also for me to rotate whilst getting some things laundered.
I’ve also found that allowing time for proper warm ups and cooling down to be important – especially if running outside and coming from and returning to, a warm apartment.
Also I’ve found out the hard way that surfaces can be more slippery than they first look!