Jogging in cold weather...tips needed.

Grimmerick

Cold weather is just around the corner, and I don't belong to a gym. I love running but didn't love it enough last winter to actually get out in the cold and jog. I don't think I can go this winter without jogging so I was wondering if anyone had some cold weather jogging tips. For example, what to wear, what not to wear, anything extra i need to bring like tissue for runny nose, how should I breath, what if my lungs hurt. Just anything you guys can think of to help me ease into running in cold weather. Oh and is there a temperature that is too cold to run? Thanks!!

springtrio

Cold weather is just around the corner, and I don't belong to a gym. I love running but didn't love it enough last winter to actually get out in the cold and jog. I don't think I can go this winter without jogging so I was wondering if anyone had some cold weather jogging tips. For example, what to wear, what not to wear, anything extra i need to bring like tissue for runny nose, how should I breath, what if my lungs hurt. Just anything you guys can think of to help me ease into running in cold weather. Oh and is there a temperature that is too cold to run? Thanks!!

Go to ****s and get Yak Trax. You can run on snow/ice with them. Well worth the investment for them. Invest in a few good pair of running tights and moisture wicking shirts, half zips. There is NOOOO off season in our sport!

EDIT: Nice they edited out DIIICKS. Should have figured.

dragonfly__

Wear layers and fabric closest to your body should be the kind that pulls moisture away from you. For me personally I have to have my ears covered or it is a deal breaker. Also warm socks. When choosing your place to run make sure it is a well cleared area for snow and ice, black ice is dangerous for us runners too.

Zeromilediet

Haven't run in a few years but when I did winter running was necessary since I live in Canada and get cold weather as you might guess :-)

Usually in winter it gets dark early so if you're running at night, recommend a vest with fluorescent parts
Since I usually ran on the road (sidewalks never are consistently cleared) normal running shoes were fine
Stay alert and watch for icy patches especially if you run in early morning when the sun hasn't come up and melted the pooled water
Dress in layers and invest in good running clothes that breathe; start with a running bra (obviously only if you're female), add a breathable long sleeved undershirt, add a long sleeved heavier running shirt. That should be enough for any but the coldest days which I'd consider to be like -14C. If it's very cold and/or windy I had a running jacket to wear over top. One thing I found really great was a neck cover that I could pull up over my head like this http://www.wiggle.co.uk/campagnolo-tg-system-hood-neck-cover/ Your ears get cold running! My running shirt had long sleeves to oull down over the hands but you could also wear light mittens--up to you. Didn't really matter what I wore on the bottom; just running leggings were fine but would add another layer if if was super cold and windy. Mostly once you get going after a couple minutes you'll warm up.
If the weather is totally bad, consider running at the gym or on an indoor track for that day
In your pocket, take a couple kleenex ... your nose WILL run especially when you do a cool down
Don't forget water; depending on the length of your run

I loved running in winter because it's easy to heat up fast in summer.

Good luck!

Edit to add: look in second hand stores or clearance centres for outerwear, at least until you decide if winter running is for you; specialty clothing can be expensive

meggonkgonk

Cold weather running is kind of just a trial and error type of thing. Try to have a lot of layers handy so you can try out different combos and take note of what works and doesnt. I personally got through all of last winter without anything especially fancy- I got a pair of headphone/earmuffs but in the end I preferred just cloth headbands from CVS. I got a good pair of gloves, but have stuck with standard shoes. You just kind of have to play around and figure out what works for you.