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.

martinh78

Was it windy? Sweat and windchill can cool you down way below the actual temperature. If so a windproof gilet or jacket would help (although you may want to carry it until you stop).

Sounds like you needed to keep moving rather than stopping to regroup though.

smiffy645

I tend to wear a buff round my neck which stops a lot of sweat transferring to my top when doing a longish run, that seems to stop it getting too wet which will certainly cool you down when you stop moving. I also put a jacket on when I finish, I have a Ron Hill trail running jacket which folds into its own pocket and has an elastic strap which fits round your waist so is easy to carry. Well done on the 11 miles by the way!

EvgeniZyntx

The sweat caught in the base layer cooled you down; sweat in low to very low temp is your enemy. If you sweat a lot remove those layers early.
If you find you are sweating, take the hat off, pull off layers, open your jacket wide, try to get rid of the sweat while you run, not later. Be aware that lots of thermal regulation goes through your head; uncovered once you are warm can help.

Keep an extra jacket to cover up once you stop and/or a neck buff. Once you stop, cover up. You will cool down too quickly otherwise as the built up sweat evaporates or, in very cold weather, ices up.

M_lifts

I tend to wear a buff round my neck which stops a lot of sweat transferring to my top when doing a longish run, that seems to stop it getting too wet which will certainly cool you down when you stop moving. I also put a jacket on when I finish, I have a Ron Hill trail running jacket which folds into its own pocket and has an elastic strap which fits round your waist so is easy to carry. Well done on the 11 miles by the way!

Thank you. Was my first 11! I like your idea about the jacket. Are you able to post a link for it? I would be interested in getting one.

M_lifts

The sweat caught in the base layer cooled you down; sweat in low to very low temp is your enemy. If you sweat a lot remove those layers early.
If you find you are sweating, take the hat off, pull off layers, open your jacket wide, try to get rid of the sweat while you run, not later. Be aware that lots of thermal regulation goes through your head; uncovered once you are warm can help.

Keep an extra jacket to cover up once you stop and/or a neck buff. Once you stop, cover up. You will cool down too quickly otherwise as the built up sweat evaporates or, in very cold weather, ices up.

Thanks for replying. I think you may be right. The sweat caught must have cooled me down. I will tie a jacket around my waist to cover up after.

What is a neck buff?

Sycoholic

You want to avoid as much sweat as possible by stripping down to just what you need. You want the moisture wicking layer to be against your skin. I'd also have a jacket to put on when you stop to prevent you from freezing or even a hoodie. You can get good quality running jackets from companies like Brooks. Try ****s Sporting Goods for a wide selection or look for a local running store. They're sure to have plenty. My Army pt jacket has zippered vents in the armpits and venting in the back for example. When my dad served he was stationed in Germany... It's cold there. They'd strip down, run, and immediately put their clothes back on. Sweating cools you down and if you're running in cold weather you don't really need to sweat. Wear enough layers to feel comfortable.

smiffy645

I tend to wear a buff round my neck which stops a lot of sweat transferring to my top when doing a longish run, that seems to stop it getting too wet which will certainly cool you down when you stop moving. I also put a jacket on when I finish, I have a Ron Hill trail running jacket which folds into its own pocket and has an elastic strap which fits round your waist so is easy to carry. Well done on the 11 miles by the way!

Thank you. Was my first 11! I like your idea about the jacket. Are you able to post a link for it? I would be interested in getting one.

Sure, here is a link ( http://www.facewest.co.uk/Ron-Hill-Trail-Microlight-Jacket.html ). Millets had these at 30 pounds last week, might be worth a look.

Your question about Buff, here they are: ( http://www.buffwear.co.uk/index.php?route=common/home )

They are just a tube of material that you can wear many different ways, but really great if you run or cycle.