RUNNING IN THE COLD

40 degree temps I just run in my capri tights and a light weight long sleeve top (UA or Nike dry fit). I don't start wearing longer tights or layers until it dips into the 30s and then I will do a tee with a l/s running jacket over or arm sleeves and ear warmers/gloves.

It really just depends on how long I am running, what time and temp it is when I start and how warm it will be when I am done.

warm up and stretch inside. use layers but you will have to just get out there to figure out how much you need based on the temp. I was in alaska for 6 years and we would run outside till it got down to 20 below. just be sure to do your cool down inside also. strip some layers and walk around inside. that way the sweat doesnt freeze you.

I am on day 2 week 1 of the C25k challenge too. Day 1 was monday and it was cold and raining. I put jogging bottoms on my sports bra, tshirt and a hooded top on.

I think layering is best as it traps all the warmth in

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For fat loss, it is important to keep the areas of the body you would like to shrink warm, to promote blood flow and body fat metabolsim, For me that is the love handle area, so I wear a solar belt during the winter. Running tights and a light jacket with gloves most days, but I'm from the deep south so its not really that cold, and I am generally sweating after the first mile.

warm up and stretch inside. use layers but you will have to just get out there to figure out how much you need based on the temp. I was in alaska for 6 years and we would run outside till it got down to 20 below. just be sure to do your cool down inside also. strip some layers and walk around inside. that way the sweat doesnt freeze you.

The cooldown advise is a fantastic idea, and I never thought about that so thank you!

I ran for four years in the Marines wether I wanted to or not, no matter the weather: rain, snow, hot, cold. Your gear realy does help. I too have started c25k to get back in to running shape, while I am on my weight lose journey. This morning...it is colder and more wind. Depending on the degree of cold you deal with were you live will depend on your gear. Instead of shorts and a tshirt I put on pants and a long sleeve shirt. this morning. Im in Houston so extreme cold isnt anything I will have to deal with but 60 degrees FEELS a lot colder than 110. KWIM? The ideal senerio is to layer your clothing but then you need a place to put it when you take it off...that may or may not work where your running...it wont work for me. So just cover up and deal with it. IF its really cold were you are gloves and a beany are in order. But if you really want to do the program, you will figure out what works for you and suck up the cold. Good Luck to ya.

Try running at the warmest part of the day if you can which is usually between 2-4 o'clock. You will be suprised once you get going how your body temp will raise and you may even want to shed a layer if you put on too much. I wouldn't recommend it once temps get below freezing then you may need to join a gym for a short time and hit the tredmill.

Make sure you are wearing clothes that wick away your sweat. Cotton will just hang on to the sweat and when you start to cool down, it could get really cold for you.

What you really need to watch out for, whether running or biking is ice. Fall on that, and you break bones, and there goes the exercise for months until you heal. And you can't ski on ice either, because you lose control.

So if there is ice, you have to move indoors, and put away the bike.

With regards to dressing, you need a wind-proof shell on top, layers beneath, and good underwear that either wick the moisture away, or don't get cold even though they get wet. Wool and silk have those properties, and the right synthetics are good wickers. If you are stopping along the way, you need to bring a parka and hat in sub-zero/below freezing temperatures, so you don't cool down too much.

Wool underwear?! No thanks.

Have you ever worn a good, athletic wool piece of clothing? Ibex makes some great stuff that you'd never know was wool.

I did struggle with my breathing though as my nose kept running (sorry TMI) but im not sure what I can do for that?

Wipe it on your sleeve, or learn how to do a snot rocket

Great Thread all. Thanks for sharing.

Wool underwear?! No thanks.

Have you ever worn a good, athletic wool piece of clothing? Ibex makes some great stuff that you'd never know was wool.

Any wool underwear has to be thin. Marks and Spencer (a British company) have great thin underwear under the St Michael`s brand. I bought them when they opened in Canada, but they didn`t find it profitable and closed. But if you are lucky enough to have one near you, or if you are on a trip to the UK, snap them up!

Costco also periodically sells very thin merino wool sweaters that are just perfect against the skin. No itch.

Wool keeps 50% of its heat capacity when wet, and is a wonderful replacement for cotton in practically all outdoor activity.