Cold weather running

All great advice. LAYERS! I find that, in addition to my body, my lungs "get cold". For me, transitioning them to warm them up helps. So when the weather dips below about 25f I wear a bandana around my neck, and start my run with it pulled up. As I get warmer I start breathing through my nose some, and about 5 minutes in I'm able to move the bandana down and go about my run.

This is the problem I have. The rest of my body is dressed warm enough, but the cold air on my lungs makes me tire quickly. I will have to try a scarf and see if that helps. Thanks.

OP, I wear running tights and a pair of wind pants over them as cold as 15 so far. The running tights alone are not warm enough for me and if my legs get cold, they get stiff and I'm done. And I have a wind jacket that I wear too. I sweat like crazy in it, not because it's too hot but because it's doesn't breath, but it keeps the wind out and I stay warm. I just wear moisture wicking shirts under it. I like warm weather much better. Good luck!

Well, I'm in FL now but I'm from IN.

1st tip: For tops: Visit Goodwill and/or garage sales for different sized sweatshirts. I used to start with two or three sweatshirts over my t and as I got 2 or 3 miles in I'd start shedding - wherever/whenever it felt right. If someone stole my $1 sweatshirt they needed it more than me. That was 30 years ago :laugh:. I still do the same, but usually just with one sweatshirt over my running bra, then t, then sweatshirt. If I get really hot (it can be 50 b-4 sun and 75 when the sun comes up during a 1 or 2 hour run) - I'll stuff the t into my waistband.

Bottoms: Don't like anything with a foot in it. My feet will sweat and then turn to Popsicles. I actually prefer my calves uncovered but my knees covered. Go Figure. Occasionally I would wear leg warmers but I'd strip those suckers off about the time the sweatshirts started coming off.

Feet: I always wore my regular running socks. Back in the day they were crap. Sweat wicking ones are awesome now.

Hands: Oh so important. I'll be warm everywhere but my fingers will be numb. Get a good fitting pair of gloves of whatever type you like. I experimented witch a few pairs until I found some I really enjoy. They are bright yellow and also act as beacons to morons who want to run me over.

Face - Scarf, mask, bandanna - anything to cover my mouth or my lungs used to burn like crazy. My fav was bandanna cause I could breath easier.

Ears - Also always cold. I prefer a band but have worn a beanie. Has to accommodate my hair being pulled back (it's down to my waist).

Shoes - if you are running where the roads are frozen you might need something with better grip than you normally wear so you don't slide and land on your tailbone (does that sound like first hand experience? - cause it is). Embarrassing and hurts for quite a while. I think if I was running in those areas now I'd wear XC cleats.

Fav places to get cheapo, quality running gear is Bealls Outlet and Ross off the clearance rack. Amazon Warehouse sometimes has some good stuff too. I always check clearance for running stuff if I'm shopping. Never know what you'll find.

Prob most of this was covered above but no time to read everything :happy:

Here is a link where you can enter weather/run conditions and it will recommend appropriate clothing.

http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear

Here is a link where you can enter weather/run conditions and it will recommend appropriate clothing.

http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear

That's very cool!

I may sound dumb, but do you guys carry water when you are running? If so, how? I have a large nalgene and it gets heavy

I don't unless I'm at the gym. I drink water before I run and then again after.

Me too. I don't need water unless I'm running more than 10 miles.

ETA: This thread scares me. Where I live it rarely ever freezes. I can't imagine running in the cold. I'm such a big baby that I whine when it gets down into the low 60's!!! I warm climates!

ETA: This thread scares me. Where I live it rarely ever freezes. I can't imagine running in the cold. I'm such a big baby that I whine when it gets down into the low 60's!!! I warm climates!

See, I have the opposite problem. I think the ideal running temp is about 35-40 degrees. I whine when it gets above 70--I hate getting overheated!

LoL, this is my wife. She doesn't like running above 70 degrees. I love it. I love getting my sweat on. I also like running when the temp is 35 to 40 degrees. However, below 20 degrees and it is off to the treadmill at the gym. Same thing if there is ice or fresh snow.

I may sound dumb, but do you guys carry water when you are running? If so, how? I have a large nalgene and it gets heavy

I don't unless I'm at the gym. I drink water before I run and then again after.

Me too. I don't need water unless I'm running more than 10 miles.

ETA: This thread scares me. Where I live it rarely ever freezes. I can't imagine running in the cold. I'm such a big baby that I whine when it gets down into the low 60's!!! I warm climates!