Winter running advice?

brittanydaniel79
brittanydaniel79 Posts: 226
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone, I just found out my apt gym is closing for renovation. The gym will have all new equipment, and it will be much bigger (and I'm assuming this means more than one treadmill). I'm so excited! But the gym will be completely closed for "several months," which is what the notice said. This could mean 4 or 5 months. 4 to 5 COLD months when runners like me NEED an indoor treadmill.

So I'm at a loss. Can you give some advice as to what kinds of clothing would keep me warm while running outdoors in winter? The winters here in NC are usually pretty mild, so I won't need hardcore cold clothes, but it does get cold enough to hurt my lungs and chap my face and hands.

Thanks in advance!

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  • kit548emt
    kit548emt Posts: 91
    I'm from Texas and curious about this too. The treadmill is already getting old for me, I like being outside!
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    bump :D
  • BackwoodsMom
    BackwoodsMom Posts: 227 Member
    There have been quite a few discussions on this topic. Do a search and you'll find lots of good advice for winter running. I live in the northeast so I"ve read a bunch of those threads.
  • lawtechie
    lawtechie Posts: 708 Member
    Some gear I Like

    - Champion Double Dry® Ultimate Women's Running Tights (http://www.championusa.com/workout-clothes/women/cold-weather-gear-for-women/champion-double-dry-reg;-ultimate-womens-running-tights). Was out in under 50 degree weather -- not too cold and they were great. I imagine/hope they'll work just as well as it gets close to freezing temps.
    - your choice of Under Armour top (http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/womens/apparel/tops/longsleeve) Usually a few layers works with with your base being wicking to keep you dry
    - a light weight jacket
    - wool gloves or light weight gloves as needed
    - wool hat as needed ; I have this beanie (http://www.columbia.com/Peak-Ascent™-Beanie/CU9469,default,pd.html)
    - good running shoes

    You just need to get used to running in the cold. Columbia and probably others other makes the neck wraps that you can pull up over your mouth so you're not breathing in the cold air AS much.
  • agthorn
    agthorn Posts: 1,844 Member
    The best tip I ever read is to dress as if it's 20 degrees warmer outside than it actually is. You'll be a little chilly when you start but you won't be overheating later. Something with pockets is good; I wear a headband and gloves to start but sometimes need to take them off after a while.

    Keep an eye on your hydration too, since you don't have the obvious cues like you would in the summertime.
  • llm12
    llm12 Posts: 49
    If you wear a neck guard around your face while running you won't get the dry cough and sore lungs.
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