Cool/Cold weather jogging

I was just wondering this too! I'll be looking for suggestions as well!

I actually dress fairly lightly for the cold, but that is me. From about 32-upper 40's I wear long sleeves with maybe another short on top, gloves and still in shorts. After it gets below freezing time for pants and then I start wearing a wind jacket. They (jackets) are very light weight and really help keep the warmth in. Snow/ice aside I generally stay outside unless the temp gets below zero and windy. Sometimes I wear wind mitts over my gloves. You can also get wind masks (bacclova or something like that).

In general layers are good. Wearing moisture wicking fabrics. I will also sometimes apply ski balm to my cheeks and nose to keep the cold burn off. Oh, and cross country ski socks are nice when it starts getting below 20.

Overall you start getting used to it. 30 feels cold when you are used to 40 but 30 feels darn warm once you get used to 20!

I asked this question the other day and someone gave me:

http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/whattowear/0,7152,s6-240-325-330-0,00.html

Can't say if it's right as I'm new to cold weather running too.

I think there is a lot of personal preferences that comes to play. I think it is a matter of trial and error to find what you are most comfortable with.

I typically wear a base layer with a jacket. It depends on the temperature how heavy the jacket is. I also wear tights, and again how heavy they are depends on the temperature. I always wear gloves and a beanie/ski cap or what ever you want to call it.

My favorite brand is the Swedish brand "Craft" - and I shop for it at 'www.sierratradingpost.com" or the clearance sections.

I grew up in Wisconsin . You should be able to get ski balm anyplace that sells ski supplies. You might also go by a running store and see what cold weather stuff they have. I have gloves with a wind mitt built in that if my hands start getting warm I can fold over and back on if they get cold

I actually dress fairly lightly for the cold, but that is me. From about 32-upper 40's I wear long sleeves with maybe another short on top, gloves and still in shorts. After it gets below freezing time for pants and then I start wearing a wind jacket. They (jackets) are very light weight and really help keep the warmth in. Snow/ice aside I generally stay outside unless the temp gets below zero and windy. Sometimes I wear wind mitts over my gloves. You can also get wind masks (bacclova or something like that).

In general layers are good. Wearing moisture wicking fabrics. I will also sometimes apply ski balm to my cheeks and nose to keep the cold burn off. Oh, and cross country ski socks are nice when it starts getting below 20.

Overall you start getting used to it. 30 feels cold when you are used to 40 but 30 feels darn warm once you get used to 20!

Ski balm??? Any suggestions what/where to get?? I guess I am a bit daft as I have lived in WI for 7 yrs now and every winter have spots on my face that are not well covered and feel horrid - my malamute does not think cold/ice/snow are good reasons to stay indoors I never thought about using some balm or ointment , duh.....

I run outside all year 'round hence the profile picture (taken at a race last January)

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/758694-cold-weather-running

Hat, scarf, gloves, thermal shirt, sweater, backpacking jacket, thermal pants with sweats over it and wool socks. Oh, and can't forget the chemical hand warmers. Yes, I run with that much on. No, I don't get hot. No, I don't sweat a lot, so it's not my own sweat hitting the icy air that makes me cold.

But I'm a big baby about the cold. A REALLY big baby about the cold. I pretty much wear thermals from the time it hits the 45 to when it climbs back up to 45. Even to bed. Under my PJs. I don't get hot this way. I also tend to be perfectly happy with my air conditioner set to a higher temp than most people. I'm perfectly happy leaving the AC at 27C (80F) Problem is, I also would love to set my heater there in the winter, if it didn't cost a fortune.

No, i'm not anemic.

Always dress as if it's at least10 degrees warmer. You have to feel chilly when you step out the door. You warm up quick enough when you start running.

long sleeve winter running shirt
running jacket
thin running gloves
winter tights
normal running socks

if it's really cold and/or windy
snow boarding cap (if you start running with the ear flaps down, don't pull them up mid run and never remove the hat mid run)
neck gaiter

when it's icey or lots of packed snow
yaktrax pro

I hardly notice them when I wear them unless I hit dry pavement and then I can feel them. Ad they do work so nice when it might b a bit icy. Picture a rubber cord maybe 1/8" think with wire spiraled around it. The rubber cord forms the mess you stretch over your shoes and the wire provides some traction. I also find extra large rubber overshoes (called them rubbers when I was a kid) are good too and help,keep the feet a touch warmer

when it's icey or lots of packed snow
yaktrax pro

I've seen someone mention those before...I'd assume it'd be like running on grass with cleats? Do they impose on your run in anyway?

1 hat
1 pair of gloves
2 pairs of athletic socks
sweat pants
hoodie

I hated running in the cold when I was in Ohio. After a couple of weeks of 10 degrees and wind, I gave it up. While I was running, I wore sweats, gloves, and a ski mask to protect my face and keep my nose from freezing. Cotton gardening gloves worked well. I don't have to worry about that now. I told my husband before we married I wouldn't move north of Austin, TX.

I did my 2nd 5K this past weekend when it was about 40 degrees. Saturday night, I was coughing like I had bronchitis. It's let up since then.

Any suggestions for that? Would a face mask help? Or anything for after the running?

I used to run in Calgary, AB in the dead of winter. It's a great time to run! You never overheat

A rule I learned years ago was to dress for your run as if it were 20 degrees warmer than the actual temperature.

When running in freezing weather, ALWAYS cover the parts of your body with low circulations (fingers, ears, and nose if it is that far below freezing)

Otherwise, find the right moisture wicking base layer that suits your preference. Then add a jacket and pant that works. I usually went with the technical fabrics. On colder days I would wear a heavier North Face jacket. Less colder days I wore a Sugoi (sp?) lighter jacket.

I always, always, always wore something on my ears and hands.

It really is easier to run in the cold than the heat. Your body will perform so much better! Granted, the warmup takes a bit longer