cold weather (Read 1110 times)

I just started running this year and relly like doing it. I also just found this website and it seems everyone knows more about the sport than i do.Its getting cold here in Ohio now and I still want to run outside. Can someone tell me what to wear so i can be comfortable and warm

Layers are the key to success in cold weather running.......FIRST and FOREMOST - a tight layer of non-cotton - I dont remember the names of the various fabrics, but there are many that will push the sweat from your body so you can stay a little dryer. You can get tops like this at Walmart for $10 or at sports stores for up to $70 and the range is anywhere in between - I go to Walmart cause I aint proud) -- Under Armor is great, but I think it costs way too much to sweat in.... -then loose layers (long sleeved) A lot of us (me included) really like running tights - tight to the skin on your legs (my son hates them because he says it makes him feel like a sissy ------ I tell him he is a sissy so wear them and keep warm -- And besides real runner MEN and WOMEN wear tights -- its just the way it is). I like running tights because my legs stay warm and I can move well when wearing them...(I bought some a few days ago for $29 [at Dicks Sporting Goods] but have seen them for as much as $90 - if you look around you can find some decent deals). Then on the colder days - wind breaker and/or wind pants (wind pants over tights while running is usually bulky and only needed in VERY extremely cold days - like below ZERO days).... For the ears I prefer a headband that covers the ears because stocking hats are usually too warm except on extremely cold cold days. Dont forget the gloves ( I wear mittens because I can keep my hands warmer in them) and usually after a couple miles I take them off except in extremely cold or windy days. if you used these as guidelines and experiment a little to see what works best for you - you should be OK. General Rule of Thumb - the faster you run the less you need to wear because your body makes more heat (This might explain why I HAVE to wear so much clothing when I run).....

Nothing new to add, but welcome aboard! You wouldn't be in Cleveland by any chance, would you?

Welcome!!! I'll agree with the layers. Start out a little cool, you'll warm up in a few minutes. My son lives in Akron and my mothers' family is from Holmes County.

This is my eighth year of winter running here in Michigan and my attire is pretty basic. It consists of one to three layers of long sleeve running shirts on with an ordinary cotton jersey on top to break the wind. The bottom half consists of a pair of Cool Max briefs, a critical piece of equipment for us guys (frostbite in this area is not something you'll want to experience), and one or two pair of tights. A pair of wicking socks and a pair of Cool Max glove liners keep my feet and hands toasty and a light weight polyester cap tops it all off. I've run in temps as low as -10F in this combination and been perfectly comfortable. A few basic guidelines for winter running include: (1) Never wear anything made of cotton next to your skin. It will get wet and stay wet, making you uncomfortably and possibly dangerously cold. It's fine as an outer layer but stick to synthetics on the inside. (2) Dress as though it's 20 degrees warmer than it actually is, you should be cold for the first mile of two. It's better to under dress than over dress when running in the cold. (3) Stay closer to home when it's cold. A twisted ankle that might be an inconvenience in the summer can become a serious situation in the winter for a lightly dressed runner. (4) Don't forget to hydrate. Your sweat evaporates quickly in the dry air and you'll lose more water than you think. Tom

I love cold weather running ! You got some good advice here. Now just go do it.

actually holmes county is where i live and as for the yankee fan thing i just loved them ever since i was a kid

I'm in Carroll county- just over the hill from 'yuns

Anything with a big red "B" on the front should work.