Hi Dirk! Running through winter is also very hard for me too - don't be fooled by my post. While, I enjoy running in a fresh coat of snow, once it melts and creates a layer of ice it makes it a little miserable. The treadmill is not exactly my favorite - but I have come to appreciate that it is there for me on negative degree days and when it's too icy to run outside. It's a love/hate relationship!