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  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
    agree with most people...just a small addition :

    With winter approaching, if you are running when it gets dark/darker, invest in some high-visibility gear ( reflective or day-glo) and possibly a head torch so people can see you coming.

    I'm going to add to this: if you're going out and it's snowing, wear BRIGHT GEAR, as in neon/day-glow, not just reflective gear. Sometimes, with snow squalls or wind drifts, headlights won't catch the reflective gear through the falling snow. But if you are BRIGHT, you can be seen.

    oooh...good idea! This will be my first winter running, and I live in the snow belt of NY, so I imagine that the majority of my runs will be while it is snowing.
  • KeithAngilly
    KeithAngilly Posts: 575 Member
    Great tips here folks!

    CarsonRuns wrote: "So, just experiment with different layering techniques to find what works for you. A good rule of thumb is to dress as if it's 20 degrees warmer than it is. You'll heat up in the first couple miles. "

    This rule has never failed me. You'll be cold for the first mile or so, but perfectly dressed as the run goes on. In the winter, I sometimes spend a few minutes on the stationary bike to get the blood flowing. It can get get pretty cold here in New England, especially before the sun comes up!
  • lewandt
    lewandt Posts: 566 Member
    Bumping for later. My first year running in the cold as well.

    Thanks to all the posters
  • andriawenz
    andriawenz Posts: 11 Member
    agree with most people...just a small addition :

    With winter approaching, if you are running when it gets dark/darker, invest in some high-visibility gear ( reflective or day-glo) and possibly a head torch so people can see you coming.


    I do have a running head light in a few colors. I also wera a runners vest, it is required since I run in the woods on Naval Installation. I will have to look into the "day-glo", i have not heard of it. THank you!
  • MzIrish
    MzIrish Posts: 11,917 Member
    In for the advice :)
  • eaglefish
    eaglefish Posts: 130 Member
    Number 1 recommendation - running tights. I refused to wear them for a long time. At a race a friend lent me a pair when it was colder than expected. There is a reason people are willing to look silly in tights - they are great.

    Then I wear a wicking layer (usually just a summer tshirt) and a warm layer or two. For the longest time I used a regular running jacket to keep the wind and wet (snow or rain) off and layered below. This winter i bought a warm wonter rinning jacket. Not necessary but it is a really nice to have. For layering - At first I used regular old hoodies. As I went a long I picked up technical gear made for running.

    Hat and gloves. Gloves make a big difference. Someone told me as long as you keep your hands warm, you will stay warm.

    Always dress a little lighter. You should be cold starting out, you will warm up. It takes a little practice to learn how much you need in what weather but you'll get it.

    Edited - sorry for typos autocorrect on my phone hates me.

    All the above is exactly what I've found works for me.. Only comment I'd add is that when it's in the 30's I switch from cotton to a medium weight wool sox.

    Have fun! Just watch your footing if the roads are icy or snow covered.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    All the above is exactly what I've found works for me.. Only comment I'd add is that when it's in the 30's I switch from cotton to a medium weight wool sox.

    Have fun! Just watch your footing if the roads are icy or snow covered.

    You wear cotton socks for running?!??! :noway:
  • belgerian
    belgerian Posts: 1,059 Member
    Only thing I will add is I love my Brooks Ghost GTX gortex lined for the colder weather used to use the Nike Lunar Glides but the ghosts are superior in my humble opinion. And with my shoes I still wear my moisture wicking socks they have never gotten cold. unless I step directly in water (which has happened) but even then they dont get soaked with these shoes. My feet warm up quickly I would not advise thicker socks becouse once you start sweating your socks will soak that up and then you will get cold. The challange is staying dry. But of course this all depends on how long you are out there. Again dress in layers so you can remove items as needed and or put them back on.

    EDIT heres a link: http://www.brooksrunning.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BrooksRunning-Site/default/Product-Select?pid=110144&110144_color=292
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    bump
  • mruntidy
    mruntidy Posts: 1,015 Member
    After running my nipples off several times, i think im on my fifth set, i advise a technical shirt
  • Just_Ceci
    Just_Ceci Posts: 5,926 Member
    After running my nipples off several times, i think im on my fifth set, i advise a technical shirt

    :laugh:

    I wish there were better smileys! LOL

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