I ran all winter last year, unless it was below 20 degrees. That's just too painful. Then I went to the Y and swam +/or ran on the treadmill.

This is another fun thing I discovered last year: http://nordicwalker.com/

My family got me the shoes and poles for Christmas. It's good when it's too icy to run safely. The shoes are very good for running in the winter--much more "grippy" on potentially slick sidewalks.

I'm thinking of getting a trainer and putting my bike in the dining room, facing the TV in the living room...it's a pretty small apartment! I could move the bike back down to the basement when company comes over...I just hate the idea of losing the biking fitness I've gained this summer. I also hate the idea of going to the Y all the time. I really prefer to be outside, and barring that, in my own house.

But I'm like beta...don't want to think about winter! I won't ride outside if it's at all icy. Too scared of wiping out in traffic.