RUNNING IN THE COLD

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  • EmpressOfJudgment
    EmpressOfJudgment Posts: 1,162 Member
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    Wool underwear?! No thanks.

    Good information in this thread. I figure I've only got a few weeks left to run outside here in Chicago. I'm too much of a wimp to run in the cold. I'll be hitting the gym soon. I want to be one of those people who runs outside all year round, but I just can't stand being cold. Anyone have a magic pill for getting over that?
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    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.
  • scapez
    scapez Posts: 2,018 Member
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    Bump for later
  • erikazj
    erikazj Posts: 2,365 Member
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    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 :tongue:
  • EmpressOfJudgment
    EmpressOfJudgment Posts: 1,162 Member
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    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 have not. I wish one day a package would show up at my door with all the running gear I need.
  • polar135
    polar135 Posts: 319 Member
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    Great Thread all. Thanks for sharing.
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
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    Once I get going, I'm comfortable in shorts or capris and a t-shirt as long as it's above 40. During my last race, it was 45 degrees and raining, and it felt way better than running in 80 degrees and sunshine!
  • grassette
    grassette Posts: 976 Member
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    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.

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