Not enough layers? Cold running help

M_lifts

I went out early with my club for an early morning run. Ran 11 miles in total. I had a bit of a walk break in the end while we were trying to re-group and I started getting really cold. It was about 7-8 degrees Celsius so not that cold. I had a long sleeved Base layer and a short sleeved running top, a baseball cap and a pair of tights. I removed my gloves within the first 2 miles. I did notice that I was drenched in sweat when I got home.

So I'm not sure what I did wrong- not enough layers? Too many or do I need a better sweat wicking base layer?
My arms were freezing all day yesterday.

SteveTries

I'd imagine you we're dressed fine for the run but the. As you stood around for the regroup the cold ambient temperature was chilling your sweat and sucking away your body heat.

I dont know that you can do much in a scenario like this. You don't want to be running 11 miles in the volume of clothing that would keep you warm at a standstill. I assume you cannot leave extra layers waiting for you at the rally point?

M_lifts

I'd imagine you we're dressed fine for the run but the. As you stood around for the regroup the cold ambient temperature was chilling your sweat and sucking away your body heat.

I dont know that you can do much in a scenario like this. You don't want to be running 11 miles in the volume of clothing that would keep you warm at a standstill. I assume you cannot leave extra layers waiting for you at the rally point?

thanks for your reply. No we were running trails and road so nowhere to stash stuff . The layers were ok as I was comfortable until we stopped. Maybe that was it- the fact that i stopped cooled me down too much. Hmm best keep moving even at a standstill

sarahc001

On cold days I usually start out wearing the north face verto jacket. It's unfortunately not breathable, but I warm up after about 2 mi and it stuffs into it's sleeve and compresses to smaller than a tennis ball. Once it is stuffed inside the pocket there is an external loop that you can attach to a carabiner- I just hook it to my hydration belt and don't notice it at all- it's practically weightless. Then when I'm done I can put it back on.

cls_333

I love super light weight wind breakers. I have a 1/4 zip Livestrong, and a full zip Pearl Izumi Elite that only weigh a few ounces each. If I need to take them off, I tie the arms around my waist, and they're so light I never notice them. I also love Columbia Titanium that has the silvery lining, it's great for holding your own body heat. With that said, I always freeze after a run so I try to get into dry clothes asap. Even though it's a pain, that means the sports bra's gotta go, as it's the most sweaty.

pdworkman

Agree with the others, bring extra layer(s) for when you are not running. Put it in a pouch, tie around your waist, whatever you need to do.

HermioneDanger118

On cold days I usually start out wearing the north face verto jacket. It's unfortunately not breathable, but I warm up after about 2 mi and it stuffs into it's sleeve and compresses to smaller than a tennis ball. Once it is stuffed inside the pocket there is an external loop that you can attach to a carabiner- I just hook it to my hydration belt and don't notice it at all- it's practically weightless. Then when I'm done I can put it back on.

Ooh, I should look into this.

Lucy177

I did the same thing when I went with my running group. The club recommends that you keep running by 'doubling back' . This means that you run back to the slower ones or even further back from them and then run back to catch them up. This might mean that you end up doing 15 miles while the slower ones do 11 . I hope you understand what I mean. X

algebravoodoo

Agree with the others, bring extra layer(s) for when you are not running. Put it in a pouch, tie around your waist, whatever you need to do.

I don't know how it is where you are, but here it is not uncommon to see packs with extra clothes or supplies hanging from low branches or sitting at the base of a tree at the trails where we run. No one messes with anything. I guess runners are a special kind of people

Deedsie

Same thing happened to me this morning except it was in the teens here. And I forgot my gloves. We did 10 miles and at the end my hands were in horrible shape and I have been cold all day. I think I'm going to buy some under armour as its going to get colder here. I bought gloves this morning.

mdb120776

I may be able to help. If you are runnging in the cold, your base layer should NOT be cotton. This will just keep your body wet from the sweat. Your base layer in winter should be something that will absorb the water such as DryFit, Thinsulate. These will help wick away the sweat from the body.
Happy Running.