Winter Running Gear

Topsking2010

Looking for some outdoor running clothes at a reasonable price. I would appreciate your suggestions.


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surfrgrl1

I hit TJ Max yesterday and made a huge score. $65 Nike dryfit pants for $17. You never know what they will have, but I think I'll head back again today.

Also, Old Navy has just started carrying workout gear. Although someone should kill their ads, they are horrid. (as in using horrid form when they are exercising)

Target carries some nice workout stuff for great prices in the men's department as well.

Check out this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eC5toC0vms

Mommawarrior

I always go to the thrift stores first. I have always found good stuff and cheap. Yesterday I got 2 pairs of pants and 5 workout out shirts and a tshirt for 30 bucks. All in great shape.

youngmomtaz

Don't know where you are and how winter is for you. I am in Manitoba, Canada and plan on running(I already cross country ski and snowshoe so similar clothing) all winter. Last year I was out in temps below -30C(-22F) as long as there was no wind. A basic pair of running tights, and then I bought a winter pair from MEC that still wicks sweat off but is nice and warm for on top. I wear a long sleeve t and a merino wool long sleeve with my windbreaker on top. I find that the most important gear in winter is my hat, wool socks and gloves that pull moisture off my skin. Without them I feel like a miserable, sweaty, puddle. Might be totally off base with the conditions you plan on running in but I love MEC for good winter gear. I would lable them as midrange in price while still a very high quality for technical clothing.

jeffrodgers1

What kind of temp's are we talking here? Like YoungMomtaz. I'm from Manitoba... My winter range drops to -30. But could probably give you some advice on how to dress no matter what....

Start with a base layer of Underarmor or other compression type gear (Yup! Real men do wear tights (especially when its cold)) Basically something that will wick moisture away from the skin.

For a middle layer, I usually go with Polar Fleece... keeps you warm and serves to create an air pocket around you when you slap on an outerlayer (ie Nylon shell running jacket). Depending on how cold, I double up here).

Outer layer is usually a nylon shell running jacket to cut the wind. Basically something to prevent the wind from carrying away your body heat. Nylon shell pants are also available. A decent jacket will have zippered venting to allow some breathing if you start to overheat but also allow you to seal off that air pocket with adjustable waist and wrist staps. When it's really cold, I will slap a goose down vest overtop of the jacket.

Socks... dual layer socks work well. Because your feet are always moving, they don't normally get too cold. You do want somethign though that will wick moisture away from your feet.

Gloves and Knitted Hat (we call them Toque's here) Its true that most of your body heat is lost thru your head. Cover it up!. Mine usually has a nice frost shell on it when its real cold. Thinsulate is fairly good for this.

The key is layering. You can always open zippers or lose a layer if you overheat. It doesn't work so well the other way around.

You should also be a little cool when you start running, this of course to account for heat gain from your workout.

Let me know if you have any questions!