Skirt Runner
PRs: 5K- 28:16 (5/5/13) 10K- 1:00:13 (10/27/13) 4M- 41:43 (9/7/13) 15K- 1:34:25 (8/17/13) 10M- 1:56:30 (4/6/14) HM- 2:20:16 (4/13/14) Full- 5:55:33 (11/1/15)
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I think the most important thing is warm socks. If you don't have a pair specifically for extreme weather, I would double up any other socks you like.
sugnim
In my experience, you don't really need to change anything for snow. It was 33 the last time I went for a run, and I wore some running tights, a long sleeved shirt, a short sleeved shirt, light weight gloves, and a bandanna.
The only thing I ever do different for snow is to add water proof running shoes if I think there will by icy puddles. I love my goretex running shoes, and I think they are worth every penny. But, lots of folks hate them.
Go for your snow run--you'll love it. So much fun!
Mmmmm...beer
I can't wait to be the first one to put down some footprints in fresh snow! This will be my first winter running.
Not worried about the cold, I've gone down to 21* so far and haven't even broken out the insulated stuff yet. I'm a lil concerned about how my feet are gonna feel when they get wet, don't have gortex shoes and can't see spending the money for what will amount to a few runs out of the whole winter. Gonna get some wool socks and see how it goes. For clothing, I don't have any waterproof stuff either, just gonna layer and if it's actually snowing, or a really wet snow, I'll probably keep my run short, just to be safe.
-Dave
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Goals | sub-18 5k | sub-3 marathon 2:56:46!!
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I ran my last half: 35f/wc 25f @ start. split shorts and tech t.
It was a freaking sea of gloves at mile 6.
Started-5/12, RWOL refugee,5k-24:23 (1/12/13),10K-55:37(9/15/12),HM-1:52:59(3/24/13)
The only thing I do differently for running in the snow is I wear my screw shoes for traction. Otherwise, I dress the same as I otherwise would based on the temp.
an amazing likeness
RA has a number of runners from MN, Wisconsin, Canada, New England, and other winter places...so there has been lots of good discussions on running in the snow out in the general forums.
This is one, and has advice from a professional running coach (who happens to live in MN) at the bottom of page 1.
Here's another which focus on slush/wet feet.
Acceptable at a dance, invaluable in a shipwreck.
Not a dude
RA has a number of runners from MN, Wisconsin, Canada, New England, and other winter places...so there has been lots of good discussions on running in the snow out in the general forums. This is one, and has advice from a professional running coach (who happens to live in MN) at the bottom of page 1. Here's another which focus on slush/wet feet.
Thanks!!
enabler
I'm in MN...I run in trail shoes and the only thing I try to make sure I don't do is step in large puddles. Otherwise, I don't wear wool socks, I don't even double up on socks. Sometimes I might overdress, but I don't mind wearing a jacket tied around my waist. And while I always start out with gloves, if it's above 10*F, they come off half a mile into the run.
KLO
more miles = more beer
+1. If the ground is icy, traction is very important. Screw shoes are great, as are the little rubber things that add spikes to your shoes.
Bummer that you didn't get any snow this morning. I live in MT, and they are saying winter here will be warmer & drier than usual.
You can add little screws to your shoes, and that will only set you back about $2. Check out Jenny's article on that other website: http://www.runnersworld.com/running-shoe-basics/running-battles-winterize-your-shoes
I like the due North traction devices that you slip on to the bottom of your shoes. I got a pair from the LRS for about $12. You can run on ice & never slip--you can even dance around on an icy bridge!
http://www.thecompleterunner.com/2011/11/30/running-on-ice-and-snow-safer-easier-with-due-north-traction-aids/