Outdoor Runners - What do you do when it Snows?
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I have Icebugs for snow running. They are amazing! I was able to run on solid ice without slipping at all last year. plus they're water proof and insulated so my feet stay toasty warm. Runnersworld also has a tool on their website to figure out how many layers etc to wear based on the weather conditions.0
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As a new runner (4 months now) I am REALLY looking forward to winter running in Minnesota. I love winter and think that running in the snow and cold will be a blast.
I'm in wisconsin and looking forward to it too. bf is convinced i need to run on a dreadmill. just no.
Due to the timing of many of my runs, I will probably be investing in yaktraks. the mailman recommend them0 -
Love the pictures! Ottawa and Montreal can get pretty cold at times. I live in Timmins and don't run too much in the winter because we get so much snow and cold. The sidewalks aren't always cleared. I will walk, ski or snowshoe instead. We have crazy winters up here.0
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ExRelaySprinter wrote: »I was more concerned with how to dress and what kind of Training shoes are best to wear tbh.
But thanks everyone for your input.....i'm actually looking forward to it now!
Invest in good quality base layer pieces. A good pair of tights, a merino wool turtle neck and good socks are worth their weight in gold. If the pieces that are next to your skin are good, it really doesn't matter what you layer over top of them. Other than that, I would probably not go out and spend a huge amount of money on new gear until you set out on some cold weather runs. You tend to figure out what you need as you go.0 -
Here's what I do.. I stop running. Too cold for me andiI don't want to get a chest infection from breathing the damn cold air.0
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GaijinAdrian wrote: »Here's what I do.. I stop running. Too cold for me andiI don't want to get a chest infection from breathing the damn cold air.
News flash........cold air doesn't cause chest infections, bacteria or a virus will....... but if you don't enjoy it don't do it.
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winter is coming....
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As others have said, just dress properly for the conditions.
If it's cold out, you need warm layers.
If it's wet out, you need waterproof layers.
If it's windy out, you need windproof layers.
Regardless of conditions, good socks and good shoes are mandatory.
IME, cold is easy to deal with (at least the cold I get in my part of the world), but wind can be awful. Wet is fairly easy to avoid/manage most of the time. I suggest a thin base layer, a warm layer (as warm as is necessary), and a windproof/waterproof outer layer (as needed). If you have those 3 layers, you can mix and match pretty easily based on the day's conditions.
Appropriate shoes can vary based on conditions. If it's ONLY cold out, I wear my usual running shoes. If it's wet and/or snowy, then I'll change to something with a more aggressive tread and waterproof.0 -
Figure out what to wear, using this page at RunnersWorld.com as a starting point. It's important not to overdress, because if you do, you'll sweat too much, get damp, and then get cold. I like shirts and jackets with zips for temperature regulation, and I often start cold-weather runs with a hat and gloves which I remove after the first 5-10 minutes.
On fresh snow, I prefer trail shoes. My Salomon Speedcross 3's have great lugs.
On compacted snow and ice, I wear my regular shoes with a pair of Kahtoola Nanospikes. I have run on very smooth, slippery ice with them and always felt as if I had sufficient traction. DIY screw shoes are another option; if you make them right, you can remove the screws once the snow and ice have melted.
When running on snow and ice, it's best to slow down a bit and not make any really sudden turns. Being aware of the possibility of a fall makes it less likely that you will fall, and if you do, more likely that you will fall gracefully.0 -
Figure out what to wear, using this page at RunnersWorld.com as a starting point. It's important not to overdress, because if you do, you'll sweat too much, get damp, and then get cold. I like shirts and jackets with zips for temperature regulation, and I often start cold-weather runs with a hat and gloves which I remove after the first 5-10 minutes.
On fresh snow, I prefer trail shoes. My Salomon Speedcross 3's have great lugs.
On compacted snow and ice, I wear my regular shoes with a pair of Kahtoola Nanospikes. I have run on very smooth, slippery ice with them and always felt as if I had sufficient traction. DIY screw shoes are another option; if you make them right, you can remove the screws once the snow and ice have melted.
When running on snow and ice, it's best to slow down a bit and not make any really sudden turns. Being aware of the possibility of a fall makes it less likely that you will fall, and if you do, more likely that you will fall gracefully.
FWIW, I disagree. I prefer to be too warm. A constant layer of fresh sweat is the best way, for me, to stay warm. I just can't stop. Once I stop sweating, I do get cold... so I only stop when the run is over and I'm back at the car/house.0 -
I find that trail running shoes have more grip than road runners so that really helps on snow and ice.0
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Enjoy! Last year my parkrun turned into a parkskate it was so icy.0
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I make a bet that I am the most northerly runner of you-all. 53 degrees north.
I've already bought my cleats. I have my balaclava and my insulated underclothes.0 -
I make a bet that I am the most northerly runner of you-all. 53 degrees north.
Well, this summer I went running at 65° 30" N (Talknafjörður, Iceland). But I normally live a bit further south. Keep in mind, though, that everyone in Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland north of Dublin, the northern parts of Germany and Poland, most of Belarus, and the vast majority of Russia also lives north of 53°. I'm sure that at least one of them is here! 0 -
Winter running in CT! Definitely layer base, mid and outer depending on temps. Gloves keep knuckles warm, don't forget hat or ear covering too. Also a neck/face warmer muff has been my friend. When it's snowy I have a pair of water resistant Brooks adrenalines, with wool socks. Hope this helps!0
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I run in every weather. If there is a lot of snow I might use crampons on my shoes otherwise, trail shoes work very well. Clothes wise- layers, layers and more layers! I might use a running backpack and when I get to hot I just carry the clothes in my backpack.0
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Another vote for layers, wool, and trail shoes. I've also found a couple indoor tracks nearby that I use when I'm feeling wimpy or it's really bad out
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Please don't hate me ... I live in Southern California. No snow. But I've paid my dues by growing up in Michigan, and living in upstate NY, Colorado and Oklahoma. This is my reward!
In the cold, I wore layers of lightweight, thermal clothing.0
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