What do you wear when running in the autumn/ winter?

running_free_1984

I'm in my first year of running and coming into the winter and doing fairly big distances. What do you wear and recommend? What are the items you find most practical?

maryjaquiss

For background, I'm in the UK and our winters are cold but not mad cold

I tend to wear a light long sleeved top, long running tights, warm socks and if it's really chilly, light gloves and a hat. If I start wrapping up too much, I tend to overheat quite quickly once I get going, and I don't like running with things wrapped round my middle so layers don't work for me. Because I run on roads in winter (paths tend to be muddy and poorly lit), everything I wear has some sort of reflective trim as when the nights start drawing in it can be difficult for cars to see runners!

PippiNe

I don't know if everyone does this, but this works for me. Lots of moisture wicking layers. Thinner materials in multiple layers (jog bra/tank, long sleeve underarmour, long sleeve Tshirt, water resistant jacket) allow you to shed as needed when your boy heats up. I run in a small town, so I can just throw things I take off over a post in my yard as I pass and no one will bother it. When it is snowing, I also use a fleece band to cover my ears and a visor to keep the falling snow from melting in my eyes and sometimes a muffler to filter the air I breathe if the temp is below zero (I get mild exercise-induced asthma if I run in extremely cold weather, I've found breathing through a muffler helps)

Saree1902

I tend to wear running tights with a long sleeved top. Unless it's arctic-cold, I don't bother with a hat or gloves as I warm up pretty quickly.
One of my favourite tops is an Odlo base layer which was quite expensive but is great for keeping me warm without overheating.
Light running jackets are good too, mainly because I like to load my pockets up with tissues and jelly babies for long runs!

Chieflrg

I wear only shorts until it gets below 40.

Under-armor long sleeves and shorts when its 20-39 degrees.

Hoodie and wind-breaker 0-19.

Below 0...I'm usually double hoodie and wind-breaker pants.

Buff always on head to keep sweat out of eyes.

Basically dress as if its 25 degrees warmer as that what I feel like once I get going.

Zekela

I'd continue wearing clothes... lol... I just had to type that :-)...
But seriously, you don't need to worry about the fall... is the months of January and February that are brutal. Thermal underwear, thermal gloves. A running cap (since you tend to loose heat from your head first). Also, I was also thinking of investing in some hand heat pads to hold since your fingers can freeze over even in gloves.

running_free_1984

For background, I'm in the UK and our winters are cold but not mad cold

I tend to wear a light long sleeved top, long running tights, warm socks and if it's really chilly, light gloves and a hat. If I start wrapping up too much, I tend to overheat quite quickly once I get going, and I don't like running with things wrapped round my middle so layers don't work for me. Because I run on roads in winter (paths tend to be muddy and poorly lit), everything I wear has some sort of reflective trim as when the nights start drawing in it can be difficult for cars to see runners!

I'm in the uk too, i started last winter but not doing anything like the distance i am now so i was a lot more casual. Your approach is really sensible. I can imagine some light gloves will be really handy !

running_free_1984

I don't know if everyone does this, but this works for me. Lots of moisture wicking layers. Thinner materials in multiple layers (jog bra/tank, long sleeve underarmour, long sleeve Tshirt, water resistant jacket) allow you to shed as needed when your boy heats up. I run in a small town, so I can just throw things I take off over a post in my yard as I pass and no one will bother it. When it is snowing, I also use a fleece band to cover my ears and a visor to keep the falling snow from melting in my eyes and sometimes a muffler to filter the air I breathe if the temp is below zero (I get mild exercise-induced asthma if I run in extremely cold weather, I've found breathing through a muffler helps)

wow, that's hardcore, we get a bit of snow here so that's something to think about as i hate missing run days and love the cold!

running_free_1984

I tend to wear running tights with a long sleeved top. Unless it's arctic-cold, I don't bother with a hat or gloves as I warm up pretty quickly.
One of my favourite tops is an Odlo base layer which was quite expensive but is great for keeping me warm without overheating.
Light running jackets are good too, mainly because I like to load my pockets up with tissues and jelly babies for long runs!

ive considered getting a light running jacket. My question is, are they breathable?

running_free_1984

I'd continue wearing clothes... lol... I just had to type that :-)...
But seriously, you don't need to worry about the fall... is the months of January and February that are brutal. Thermal underwear, thermal gloves. A running cap (since you tend to loose heat from your head first). Also, I was also thinking of investing in some hand heat pads to hold since your fingers can freeze over even in gloves.

yeah, this is good, i have no idea what it will feel like when I'm running 12/13 miles in freezing weather. I'm going to invest in some stuff. Yay shopping!!

running_free_1984

I wear only shorts until it gets below 40.

Under-armor long sleeves and shorts when its 20-39 degrees.

Hoodie and wind-breaker 0-19.

Below 0...I'm usually double hoodie and wind-breaker pants.

Buff always on head to keep sweat out of eyes.

Basically dress as if its 25 degrees warmer as that what I feel like once I get going.

thanks, great advice! I used to have a buff but I've got no idea what ive done with it!

shutupandlift13

This site has never failed me: http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear

running_free_1984

This site has never failed me: http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear

ohhhh thanks!