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Favorite piece of cold weather running gear?

mabearof6
mabearof6 Posts: 684 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Last year I switched from gloves to apair of saucony mittens, and my hands stay so much warmer. It is a little harder to work my watch, but its a worthy sacrifice. What is something you have to have to stay warm when you run?

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  • SchweddyGirl
    SchweddyGirl Posts: 244 Member
    I am hooked on anything Columbia with OmniHeat. Its like wearing an emergency blanket around yourself. But I also live in Alaska...so...i need heavier gear than others.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I'm in the UK so thankfully it never really gets cold enough to need special kit!
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    SchweddyGirl wrote: »
    I am hooked on anything Columbia with OmniHeat. Its like wearing an emergency blanket around yourself. But I also live in Alaska...so...i need heavier gear than others.

    I use their omni-heat gloves down to about -30C anything much colder & I use mitts.

    My favourite cold weather gear is my merino wool base layer; very light, wicking, and very warm.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Definitely base layer leggings.
  • BruinsGal_91
    BruinsGal_91 Posts: 1,400 Member
    My treadmill. :)
  • jjpptt2
    jjpptt2 Posts: 5,650 Member
    edited October 2017
    It's stupid, but any running cap (baseball style hat). I shave my head, so keeping my head warm is extra important, and hard. Caps, even thin synthetic or wool ones, end up being too warm. I got one as swag from a race I did, and it's been perfect (but I have about 10 others, because... #gearwhore).

    After that, I've got a couple of tops (1 Sugoi and 1 Outdoor Research) and a pair of CW-X tights that do a great job of adding just a little warmth while doing an excellent job of blocking the wind, which is the real issue where I live.
  • Sunnybrooke99
    Sunnybrooke99 Posts: 369 Member
    SchweddyGirl wrote: »
    I am hooked on anything Columbia with OmniHeat. Its like wearing an emergency blanket around yourself. But I also live in Alaska...so...i need heavier gear than others.

    You are right about the omniheat. I live in the Midwest, so it’s not as cold, but it’s comfortable for a lot of variation, and a lot of their stuff looks nice too. Very versatile.
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    I love my C9 cold weather running shirt and my ear warmer band. I just got a New Balance running jacket, but it hasn't been cold enough to wear it on a run yet. I have a HM in December (in Colorado), so I have to be ready for a variety of scenarios.
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Hat with a ponytail/bun slit in the back.

    Gloves with a wind proof mitten cover/flap.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
    Gloves. Below 50F and my hands go numb pretty quickly and will tingle for hours after a long run. I actually think I have a very mild case of Reynaud's Syndrome.
  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    Gloves. Below 50F and my hands go numb pretty quickly and will tingle for hours after a long run. I actually think I have a very mild case of Reynaud's Syndrome.

    I have Reynaud's and 50F seems to be about my tipping point too. I am the person out there running in shorts and short sleeves with gloves on. Whatever it takes, right? Although I have to say that my symptoms appear to be getting worse as I get older. I have issues just going to the grocery store these days, so I am not looking forward to the winter this year at all!

    So obviously gloves are an essential for me, but I have also recently discovered the great value in buffs. I got a cotton buff as swag from a marathon and at first I wasn't sure what I would do with it, but it turns out that I use it a lot in the winter. It adds an extra layer of protection around the neck on those days when it's cold, but not quite cold enough or a belaclava (which I don't really care for, but use in extreme cases). I like the buff because I can adjust it up and down as needed, or even roll up into a headband if I get too hot. Also works well for wiping sweat off. It's surprisingly versatile. I have since bought two additional buffs.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    I resisted buying tights, but found a pair at Winners for $25 and now love running in them. Just above freezing when I run now (5:30 am). Need better gloves and I wear 3 layers on top, compression shirt so my fat doesn't slap so bad, bike shirt so I have a pocket for my phone and a light, reflective hoodie.
  • DX2JX2
    DX2JX2 Posts: 1,921 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    I resisted buying tights, but found a pair at Winners for $25 and now love running in them. Just above freezing when I run now (5:30 am). Need better gloves and I wear 3 layers on top, compression shirt so my fat doesn't slap so bad, bike shirt so I have a pocket for my phone and a light, reflective hoodie.

    I know they're good but I haven't been able to make myself take the leap to tights yet. And if I do, I'll be the loser with shorts on top.
  • augustsageruns
    augustsageruns Posts: 5 Member
    Kahtoola spikes for my feet and BOB weather shield for the stroller.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    I resisted buying tights, but found a pair at Winners for $25 and now love running in them. Just above freezing when I run now (5:30 am). Need better gloves and I wear 3 layers on top, compression shirt so my fat doesn't slap so bad, bike shirt so I have a pocket for my phone and a light, reflective hoodie.

    I know they're good but I haven't been able to make myself take the leap to tights yet. And if I do, I'll be the loser with shorts on top.

    Oh. No way in hell am I not wearing shorts over my tights. Loser (or is that looser) or not.

    Bought spikes but have not had to use them yet.
  • stanmann571
    stanmann571 Posts: 5,727 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    I resisted buying tights, but found a pair at Winners for $25 and now love running in them. Just above freezing when I run now (5:30 am). Need better gloves and I wear 3 layers on top, compression shirt so my fat doesn't slap so bad, bike shirt so I have a pocket for my phone and a light, reflective hoodie.

    I know they're good but I haven't been able to make myself take the leap to tights yet. And if I do, I'll be the loser with shorts on top.

    Oh. No way in hell am I not wearing shorts over my tights. Loser (or is that looser) or not.

    Bought spikes but have not had to use them yet.

    LOL... This exactly. Compression shorts/tights/shirt/etc. is "base layer" Base means there's something built on top of it.
  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    Just my neck warmer. I never wear it any other time so when I see it in the closet calling to me...I know its time to take it outside!
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    stanmann571 wrote: »
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    DX2JX2 wrote: »
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    I resisted buying tights, but found a pair at Winners for $25 and now love running in them. Just above freezing when I run now (5:30 am). Need better gloves and I wear 3 layers on top, compression shirt so my fat doesn't slap so bad, bike shirt so I have a pocket for my phone and a light, reflective hoodie.

    I know they're good but I haven't been able to make myself take the leap to tights yet. And if I do, I'll be the loser with shorts on top.

    Oh. No way in hell am I not wearing shorts over my tights. Loser (or is that looser) or not.

    Bought spikes but have not had to use them yet.

    LOL... This exactly. Compression shorts/tights/shirt/etc. is "base layer" Base means there's something built on top of it.

    If and when I get to a flat stomach, I might do a compression shirt alone in the summer. But will always wear shorts over tights. But for now I need the compression shirt to keep my gut fat from making flapping noises when I run.
  • MissMaggieMuffin
    MissMaggieMuffin Posts: 444 Member
    edited October 2017
    My Saucony Razors footwear. The pair I have are from a few years back - stocked up when they were discontinued. Noticed that they now have the Razor Ice line and those look very interesting :s
  • curlsintherack
    curlsintherack Posts: 465 Member
    I have a cheap pair of gloves made from the same matereal as a sweatshirt. when they get wet or soaked with sweat its straight into the washer and dryer with them no special care at all.
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    In Minnesota, the wind can be a real kitten in the winter. Because of that, my favorite piece of cold weather running gear is my underwear with the wind-proof fabric in front of my junk. I learned a painful lesson on one winter run before I bought these. Never. again.
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