Whatcha wearin'?
nicolemarie999
Posts: 91 Member
Can we start a thread dedicated to what everyone wears for different weather conditions?
We can post details of the weather conditions ( temp, wind, humidity, etc...), and what you wore for your run. Then state whether it worked or didn't and what you would change next time. Perhaps details on the length of run and about you might be helpful too ( I.E. are you a big man who tends to be hot or a petite women who gets a chill if someone opens the fridge in another room). Also any tips or tricks in regards to anything related to apparel would be super helpful.
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First, I'm a big man who has no problems staying warm and tend to focus more on keeping cool on my runs.
I have found that on a morning/day/night with no precipitation and light winds or less that I am fine with a short sleeve tech shirt and shorts when it is 36* F (2.2* C) or higher. So there's a good baseline for what works for me comfort-wise. Some others would swear they would freeze to death dressed like that in such weather. From there, again with no precipitation and light winds or less, down to about 20* F (-6.6* C) I am good with a long sleeve tech shirt, running tights, gloves and hat. Below that and I also use a UA Storm hoodie over that and when below 10* F (-12* C) I use a second layer on my legs, an extra pair of gloves and the hood up on my hoodie (over my hat even). In this area it has not gotten cold enough where that final setup of layers has not been sufficient.
I adjust the above based on precipitation and wind of course, that part if a bit subjective. I find the Runner's World "What Should I Wear" web page with the setting set to "Male" and "Cool feel" are pretty much spot on for me save for being able to run in shorts and short sleeve shirt as low as 36* F. http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear
If I am carrying a drink with me in a bottle when it is in the upper 20's or lower 30's (Gatorade usually to prevent freezing) I do have to wear an extra layer of gloves. Having my hands open to hold the bottle make my hands a lot cooler.0 -
What works varies not only with the weather, but with the individual and with how hard the run is. I've been overdressed for a cold 5K, while dressed appropriately for an easy run in the same weather. At 20° F, I've seen people at a race dressed in everything from shorts and singlet to tights and 3 layers on top with a balaclava to cover the face. The guys in shorts and singlet were running a 10K with an average pace somewhere around 5:30 per mile. They generate a lot of internal heat when running that fast.0
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What works varies not only with the weather, but with the individual and with how hard the run is. I've been overdressed for a cold 5K, while dressed appropriately for an easy run in the same weather. At 20° F, I've seen people at a race dressed in everything from shorts and singlet to tights and 3 layers on top with a balaclava to cover the face. The guys in shorts and singlet were running a 10K with an average pace somewhere around 5:30 per mile. They generate a lot of internal heat when running that fast.
I totally agree with this. I am NOT a fast runner, but even in 18-19 degree weather, it's just my UnderArmour coldgear turtleneck Brooks LSD jacket for wind and my Nike DriFit running pants, a knit hat and some gloves....I often have to take off the gloves and the only reason the hat is on is to keep my ears warm0 -
WhatMeRunning wrote: »First, I'm a big man who has no problems staying warm and tend to focus more on keeping cool on my runs.
I have found that on a morning/day/night with no precipitation and light winds or less that I am fine with a short sleeve tech shirt and shorts when it is 36* F (2.2* C) or higher. So there's a good baseline for what works for me comfort-wise. Some others would swear they would freeze to death dressed like that in such weather. From there, again with no precipitation and light winds or less, down to about 20* F (-6.6* C) I am good with a long sleeve tech shirt, running tights, gloves and hat. Below that and I also use a UA Storm hoodie over that and when below 10* F (-12* C) I use a second layer on my legs, an extra pair of gloves and the hood up on my hoodie (over my hat even). In this area it has not gotten cold enough where that final setup of layers has not been sufficient.
I adjust the above based on precipitation and wind of course, that part if a bit subjective. I find the Runner's World "What Should I Wear" web page with the setting set to "Male" and "Cool feel" are pretty much spot on for me save for being able to run in shorts and short sleeve shirt as low as 36* F. http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear
If I am carrying a drink with me in a bottle when it is in the upper 20's or lower 30's (Gatorade usually to prevent freezing) I do have to wear an extra layer of gloves. Having my hands open to hold the bottle make my hands a lot cooler.
Thanks for this link!0
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