new runner and when to wear more clothes/layers

Howbouto
Howbouto Posts: 2,118 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
And what to wear!! I live in Ohio and it's getting colder here. I am having trouble figuring out what and more importantly when to where it. Is the a guide that states under this temp wear a jacket ect.? I went for a 5k last week and wore a running jacket as it was chilly (about 55) but luckily my husband was there to cheer me on and hold my jacket but as soon as I stood in the sun I knew I wouldn't need it. But on my Friday am run, I was wishing I wore one. Any good rules of thumb? At what temp should I start wearing hat and gloves? I really don't want to move my run inside but feel a little nervous as the temperature goes down (and a little excited I hated to run in the heat!)

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  • CrisAlex
    CrisAlex Posts: 236 Member
    Hi, I use this webpage when I'm not sure:
    http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/whattowear/0,7152,s6-240-325-330-0,00.html

    You just input the temperature, wind, whether you want to feel warm or cool, and the weather conditions. I like it.
  • Howbouto
    Howbouto Posts: 2,118 Member
    Awesome! Thank you!
  • HMVOL7409
    HMVOL7409 Posts: 1,588 Member
    It's trial and error I guess. I'm in Ohio too and about to go for my run, 10 miles, and it's currently 39 degrees. I'm wearing running shorts and my drifit jacket.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    If it's above 50, I'm comfortable in shorts and a tee or tank. Below that, I might want long sleeves and capris.

    Around 45 and below, I might want a light jacket, long pants and gloves. Around 30 and below, a hat that covers my ears.
  • Howbouto
    Howbouto Posts: 2,118 Member
    Thank you!
  • joehempel
    joehempel Posts: 1,543 Member
    I ran a 10k this morning in Cincinnati, it was about 38 degrees.....I wore long sleeve shirt and shorts.

    It's whatever you feel comfortable at.
  • DawnVanSlim
    DawnVanSlim Posts: 10,468 Member
    If it's above 50, I'm comfortable in shorts and a tee or tank. Below that, I might want long sleeves and capris.

    Around 45 and below, I might want a light jacket, long pants and gloves. Around 30 and below, a hat that covers my ears.

    Im in WI, and this is pretty much exactly what I do as well ^^
  • RunXstrong
    RunXstrong Posts: 73
    You just learn from experience, and everyone is a little different. Go to a good running shop and get some good gear and advice, and you will find that even in the coldest tempatures you can generally run comfortably with just two layers plus a hat and good gloves or mittens. Yes, you start off a little chilly but soon you are perfectly comfortable. You figure it all out with experience, but you also want to have the right technical clothes.
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