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I must admit, I now use a hat to keep my head warm, but I do cut my hair to grade 1
but always shorts.........no matter what the weather. I use one of those gore windproof tops and although it is a single layer, and not thick at that, it keeps me warm once on the go. although pricy its a good bit of kit and seems to regulate really well althrough the run.
Always wore shorts until a few years ago when legs developed what looked like fine razor slashes! This was during winter and was caused by frosty weather. Since then I have worn running tights and now moisturise.
I always wear shorts for races even in winter when I expect to be faster than in training.
I cannot believe minimal clothing some girls wear but they do have an extra layer of body fat!
Erm...so I'm a manly girl?
I did wear longs when it was -4 the other morning, but overheated when I did the same the next day coz it had warmed up. So back to shorts ever since.
Shorts all year round. Admittedly jacket, gloves and hat though since about a week ago.
Took a mile the other night to get my legs and knees to want to move, but after that everything was good.
Shorts every time although I have taken to wearing gloves on my runs. Seems to keep me much warmer - must be psychological?
I love the looks as you run pas the bus stop wearing shorts in the snow. Hilarious, some people look at you as if you're wearing nothing at all!
Really?
I was wearing tights last week, but it's back up to 8 or 9 now.....surely thats too hot for tights?
I always wear shorts and vest running...........did my first mountain ultra on the weekend and despite the weather I was fine in shorts.........I did have problems with my top half getting cold and wet and ended up with jumpers and a rainjacket on..........found out that its fine to run for 3 or 4 hours in the rain in a vest top or jumper but after that when its raining and sleeting and windy and cold........the body starts to feel it.............suprisingly I was fine from the waist down in just the shorts.......
Always shorts for me but a long sleeve top in the winter.
likewise - as I did the same ultra as Seren and wore shorts which needed to be wrung out when I finished (much like the rest of me!). I did think about changing into tights and overtrousers at one point but thought "what's the point of getting more kit wet and muddy?" so carried on in shorts as my legs weren't cold.....
Mr W - clearly some of us don't suffer as badly as others in wet and cold shorts - I reckon years of rugby on wet cold muddy pitches has hardened my legs to the weather....
Its make em 'Ard of course, also, did you know that wearing shorts when its cold is directly related to your sexuality?.
Those that wear tights when its not -15 are more likely to flounce about wearing a pink tu-tu at the weekend whilst shouting "I'M FREE", or maybe thats just me............
But I do surf all through the winter and you can end up like this....
I always wear shorts as my legs hardly feel teh cold, and usually short sleeves unless its sub zero, then I wear a long sleeved top.
Have to admit to wearing gloves quite frequently though as I've found my hands go numb quickly now I'm older. I sweat a load and get hot very quickly, so even if its freezing when I leave the house, within 5 minutes I'm already warm enough.
Put the shorts all year round thing to years of playing football, think you get used to being outside in all weathers in shorts.
tights will be on when it gets cold enough,thats 1 night last week so far
i also venture outside in shorts if unsure,before returning indoors to dress for the elements
and gloves are a must have,ran 4 miles one day last week before i could feel my fingers again,crap circulation
My OH said to me that there is no way you are wearing tights! Not I would wear one anyway as I get so hot when running!
However I have a cofession to make......I use Deep Heat sometime to warm my legs up....is this a criminal for manly man to do this?
Although I do get the moan from the OH of the smell and all I have to do is remind her what the other option was....