Running in the cold

Hat, gloves and dress in layers.

Treadmill.

Long johns. Scarf or ski mask that covers your mouth so you're not breathing such cold air.

here's what I do. moisture wicking boxers to prevent chafing If its gonna be really cold a layer of shorts then track pants above 20 just the boxers and track pants I wear high socks which prevents the cold from affecting that little bit of skin from my shoe to my pants from getting cold. On top I wear a moisture wicking base layer shirt then a sweatshirt I'd prefer one with at least half of a zipper on it for cooling purposes later in your run. My sweatshirt is hooded so if its really cold I can flip up my hood but I tend to just wear a regular baseball cap. I also found a couple of cheap gloves at a gas station made from sweatshirt matereal which cost about $3 a pair so I can wash them or if one falls out of my pocket I don't get mad about it.

I hate a layer over my face so I just start growing a beard sometime in the fall which keeps my face pretty warm.

My entire outfit costs about $40 from walmart and that is about the same as some of the fancier thermal leggings start at. On wet rainy days I might add on a windbreaker type jacket.

@itsmistaj Running in the cold - Dress for Success
http://www.runnersworld.com/cold-weather-running/five-keys-to-winter-training-and-racing

Cold is a relative term and everyone has different cold tolerance. I usually wear shorts down to around freezing (my first concessions to the cold will be a long sleeve running shirt & gloves - my hands get cold)

As the temperatures drop (we'll have a few days over winter that may hit -40C, our average over winter is closer to -10C or -15C which isn't that cold.....) I'll add layers. For the coldest days I'll start with a light merino wool base layer, running tights (I don't like track pants flapping around but you may be comfortable in them and they're usually less expensive than tights), merino wool socks (wool stays warm even when wet) a long sleeve wicking shirt with either a half zip or fleece top and running jacket for wind resistance. I also have a collection of balaclavas, toques and gloves of different weights.

It takes a little trial and error. As other have correctly pointed out you should be a little chilly at the start of the run, you'll warm up.

Personally I love running in winter, but I'm a crazy Canadian......

I think investing in few cold weather athletic wear geared towards activities in the cold is well worth the money. I just bought a fleece-lined running tights, and a breathable but super warm and lightweight jacket. I own Smartwool long sleeve base layer shirt and socks, which are awesome. I have windproof, water resistant pullovers and fleece half-zips. I also have an array of hats, ear warmers and gloves. Choosing what to wear for specific weather is trial and error. You have to experiment and adjust. I find running in a cold wind to be the worst as I hate covering my face.