Spotted: Runners battling snowy conditions during Blizzard 2016

Despite Blizzard 2016 hitting much of the eastern United States, some runners are still braving the weather and heading outdoors.

Tim Huebsch January 23, 2016

Running in short sleeves, so dc pic.twitter.com/BJKxdNRaF0

— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) January 23, 2016

The eastern United States is being hit hard with heavy snowfall and cold conditions this weekend bringing upwards of 75 cm of snow in some parts of New York and Maryland.

Still, despite conditions, some runners have been spotted running during the inclement weather that has hit the eastern U.S. over the previous 24 hours.

The storm has been known as Blizzard 2016 and Storm Jonas with much of social media tagging the storm as #Snowzilla because of its strength.

If you are going to run outside in the snow, remember to wear visible apparel and watch out for poor footing.

RELATED: Snow shovelling for runners.

The following people braved the conditions and decided to head outdoors regardless of the conditions:

Note to self: Follow the car tire tracks for added traction

Boo these men https://t.co/uVMJA5uW0d

— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) January 23, 2016

Running in 30 cm of snow in Kentucky

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Getting in some cross-training

Where am I, am i still drunk? Can u see this too? https://t.co/3iZLcGsAiO

— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) January 23, 2016

Unfortunately can’t tell what brand shoes those are

Full sized heavy duty trash bag shoes pic.twitter.com/WR7097tNk4

— Chris Ford (@DCSportsNexus) January 23, 2016

Different kind of runners

Deer in streets of Cleveland Park DC this AM. 1 of a kind video by @LaurieTrayers. More: https://t.co/cFtyvjyotD pic.twitter.com/h1QZNyOBN5

— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) January 23, 2016

The CEO of T-Mobile also tried to get in his run today

Yes I am out running in 2 feet of snow and blizzard! Did I really only go a mile so far??? pic.twitter.com/yolj6lXVZq

— John Legere (@JohnLegere) January 23, 2016

As can be seen above, running in snowy conditions limits visibility and can be dangerous. No shame in hitting the treadmill or cutting a run short in inclement weather.

Conditions have gotten to the point where a number of track and field and road race events are being cancelled or postponed. For one, the New York Road Runners (NYRR) cancelled the NYRR Fred Lebow Manhattan Half because of severe weather.