winter running kit

meerkat70

What are the winter running goodies you can't do without?

I just got some base layer items in the post. I'm more than a bit excited. I suspect this is an indication of true addiction.

pt85

Gloves, & headband or hat. It doesn't often get below 40F here, and I use shorts year long. Fingers & ears get might chilled. When it's cold I seem to start a little faster Good sweat wicking base layer is good too.

126siany

I have two heavy, half-zip shirts with fold-over mittens. Love them!

For days when there's ice on the road, YakTrax. They're like little snow tires for your shoes.

IronSmasher

The thinnest gloves could find and a selection of 360 skins and running jackets. When I get it right I'm freezing all the way out and sweating all the way back. That's as good as I can get it.

My wife has a running head band, solely to stop her ears getting cold.

sharfisher

Black Diamond headlamp. About $40. I run early in the mornings, part of which is on country roads where there are no street lights.

bowties_r_cool

Head band/ear muffs, Gloves, and Wool socks (To wear over my running socks). I need to invest in a good thin water resistant jacket. I have a lot of under-armor knock off gear but with a thick jacket it just traps in too much heat.:ohwell: It gets really cold here. My nose is almost always numb. But with glasses it seems impossible to wear those mouth/nose coverings. i just fog up! :laugh:

SueInAz

It rarely gets below freezing here so my winter runs are usually at temps in the 40s and 50s (and my summer runs are in the 70s and 80s when they aren't in the 90s, ugh!) but for really cold mornings, ear coverage is a must. I have a nice fleece headband for that purpose. I have run when it's been in the low 30s and the only things different that I decided I needed was gloves for the first mile or so and socks to cover my ankles.

pucenavel

meerkat70

Black Diamond headlamp. About $40. I run early in the mornings, part of which is on country roads where there are no street lights.

I need to get one of these. I'm also a country dweller.


And pucenavel, those studs look awesome!

pucenavel

...and cheap, too.

less than $3 to "stud the tires"

funpilot56

If sunny down to 45 degrees, shorts/t-shirt. If cloudy, same down to 50 degrees. Below that long sleeve tech shirt and long pants 40 degrees and below. Gloves/headband/hat from below 45 degrees sunny or cloudy. I am old school (yea, fleece in the 70's before it was cool like now) so I wear a tech long sleeve with a hoodie and tights with windpants from 30 degrees and below. My problem now is the shoes are so light and breathable that during winter months, feet get cold easier due to mesh. Bring back the leather uppers!!! lol

amybluefish

I have running tights that can be worn alone or under sweats. I do have lots of Under Armor. I used their heat gear all summer and it really is the best. I usually just wear a sweatshirt and pull the arms over my hands because within a few minutes I get warm enough to let my hands out. Headbands are a must I think. I too live in the country but I hate headlamps because #1 you have to wear them, #2 the light bounces around. For the most part in the dark I want people to see me. I found this http://www.knucklelights.com/Knuckle-Lights_c2.htm

amybluefish

LOVE what you did to your shoes! I assume those were older ones that you didn't care too much about. It is so funny how running in the snow works different muscles because you are trying to not slip!

AmyRhubarb

The thinnest gloves could find and a selection of 360 skins and running jackets. When I get it right I'm freezing all the way out and sweating all the way back. That's as good as I can get it.

My wife has a running head band, solely to stop her ears getting cold.

Me too! I don't recall ever needing a beanie last winter, but was very glad to have the headband as I have sensitive ears for whatever reason. Plus it's easy to take off if I'm too warm & just loop around my wrist.

Found some thin gloves last season that had the "touch" finger tips so I could still operate my iPhone without taking them off - helped with starting my run app/music or whatever.

rybo

Depending on how cold you are talking, for me its good gloves, good socks, something to cover my ears, and a jacket that blocks the wind. I've worn as little as a long sleeve technical T under my light windbreaker in temps well under freezing.

tkillion810

It gets pretty cold in my area, so I have a good selection of winter gear. Here's my must haves:
Handwarmers
Gloves
Mittens - that can be gloves or mittens
headband
headlamp
scarf or baclava
moisture wicking cold gear tops
running tights
wind pants
wool socks
wind proof jacket

and for when I get home - lots of tea for hot tea to warm up after. I get cold easy.

pucenavel

It gets pretty cold in my area, so I have a good selection of winter gear. Here's my must haves:
Handwarmers
Gloves
Mittens - that can be gloves or mittens
headband
headlamp
scarf or baclava
moisture wicking cold gear tops
running tights
wind pants
wool socks
wind proof jacket

and for when I get home - lots of tea for hot tea to warm up after. I get cold easy.

do you use almonds or walnuts in your baclava? :laugh:

BrianSharpe

It gets cold here (-30 to -35C are not unusual in January & February , sometimes colder)

My merino wool base layer is fantastic - very light weight, wicking & toasty warm and (being wool) it stays warm even when wet. Other than that my winter kit is pretty standard, long sleeve running shirt, tights, fleece layer & shell along with a toque and warm gloves.

You know it's a really cold day when you get home and there's a layer of frost on your cheeks & fleece layer.

alancheng

in the wind what do you wear for the neck? fleece scarf?

Sp1nGoddess

It doesn't get very cold where I am but I love my runningskirts tights, gotta have gloves, a jacket and I wear a winter headband that covers my ears.

http://store.runningskirts.com/heartstooth-subzero-skirt

Maria_T007

This will be my first winter running...i was told, one extra layer, gloves, and hand mittens Good luck!

76tech

Ankle length socks
Tights
Shorts or running pants over
Long sleeve cold weather compression shirt
Tech tee or a full zip mid layer plus a wind shell
Wicking beanie
Gloves

Need a balaclava this year I think.

awesomek001

Head band/ear muffs, Gloves, and Wool socks (To wear over my running socks). I need to invest in a good thin water resistant jacket. I have a lot of under-armor knock off gear but with a thick jacket it just traps in too much heat.:ohwell: It gets really cold here. My nose is almost always numb. But with glasses it seems impossible to wear those mouth/nose coverings. i just fog up! :laugh:

I have glasses which always fog. I went to a hockey store and asked them what they suggest for hockey players to put on their visors. The item I got is called "Cat Crap" - - but it works :laugh:

donrdon

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AmyRhubarb

It gets pretty cold in my area, so I have a good selection of winter gear. Here's my must haves:
Handwarmers
Gloves
Mittens - that can be gloves or mittens
headband
headlamp
scarf or baclava
moisture wicking cold gear tops
running tights
wind pants
wool socks
wind proof jacket

and for when I get home - lots of tea for hot tea to warm up after. I get cold easy.

do you use almonds or walnuts in your baclava? :laugh:

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Mmmmmm, baclava!

toomanycurves

I'm not sure that winter exists in NYC anymore, but should it appear when I'm in the park walking or, maybe (someday) again running, my staples would include:

mist-free goggles or sunglasses because my eyes tear when it's cold
long underwear for my legs
wind pants
some sort of moisture-wicking top with long sleeves
a nylon jacket that I can remove and tie around my waist
a fleecy headband that will securely cover my ears
a scarf that will cover most of my face or just my neck, depending upon how I wrap it
wool socks
a chafe-free cotton sports bra
my fleece mittens that convert into gloves
whatever pair of running shoes I happen to own at the time that have the best tread to protect me from falls on black ice

I'm probably forgetting something . . .

malicent

My snuggie

Rogus1

Winters mornings are often high 20s to low 30s F here. I get too hot with anything other than shorts so no tights or such, a long sleeve running shirt, a head band that covers my ears and different warmth gloves depending on how cold and the wind. Ears and fingers are what gets me when it's cold.

malicent

Lol I feel sorry for you guys who live in the snow. Gotta love California weather. :glasses:

meeper123

I live in Alaska winter running is not possible so tredmill lol