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Four inches of snow already and it was snowing again
I was wrapped up like an eskimo with 2 long sleeve thermal tops, a jacket and hat and gloves - this bloke had a long sleeved top with a cotton t-shirt over and shorts, he did have a hat on though. I think he's a lunatic - he probably thought the same about me.
I was wrapped up like an eskimo with 2 long sleeve thermal tops, a jacket and hat and gloves - this bloke had a long sleeved top with a cotton t-shirt over and shorts, he did have a hat on though. I think he's a lunatic - he probably thought the same about me.
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Usually run in trackie bottoms but have to wear a t-shirt or sleeveless vest as my top half gets too hot - even in this weather! Even when I manage to talk myself into wearing a long-sleeve top I have to roll the sleeves up or I overheat! Could never wear a hat too - would def, get too hot.
Yesterday I ran in thermal long sleeves with a long sleeved high-necked tech top, two pairs of 3/4 leggings, two pairs of socks, gloves and earmuffs. It was a race so I was caning it pretty much as fast as I could and I was chuffing freezing.
Woos? Who me?
It's important to remember that one part of the body affects another, so if you are too hot you can take the leggings off.If it's flat you are going to be colder than if it's hilly.
I like it toasty. Definately don't like the wind going right through me and hate bare skin in anything around freezing.
Thermal tights, winter running tights, thermal long sleeve top, wind resistant jacket, very warm fleece, hat, gloves, winter socks. Minus nine. Brrr. Oh, and buff.
Never shorts unless summery warm for me.
I've been using Under Amour cold gear recently and it keeps you very snug without bulking you up.
so everyone should wear what helps their running and health.......not what looks cool
It warmed up here in Belgium over the weekend to -5C as a high point. It was -12C last Wed when I did a 23k before work. I'm skinny, my body fat is usually around 8-9% and i feel the cold. It is taking 3-4kms before my hands begin to feel like i have warm blood in my arms and they often feel numb due to poor circulation before a run is out.
So i had on some long socks, capri pants, full length tights over that, gilet over my running jacket, balaclava under my beanie hate - all for yesterday's 29K run. I never felt too hot (wasn't going fast enough) but I do have to get the kit off pretty quick when I'm stopped, as the moisture inside goes cold really quick.
Saw a couple of guys out in shorts or people with no hat or gloves. Generally I think they were non-runners doing some guilt running, or people going for short stints at a relatively high pace (for them). Each to their own I guess.
was about -3 when I set out yesterday and a pretty windy in places, wearing shorts... as well as a tshirt, microfleece and gloves!
I sometimes wear tights but much prefer to wear shorts. Nothing to do with trying to be tough but my legs don't get cold whilst I am running. My hands do though!
I think the wind has a lot to do with it. I was racing yesterday in 2ºC so technically it wasn't that cold, but the wind was freezing and we got blown about quite a bit. The last 3 kms were uphill so I should have been roasting by then but we were running into a north wind and it went right through my clothes. Brrr!
I've never seen folk grab their goody bag and leave so quickly - no stretching or any of that. As many clothes on as possible and straight to the car.
I am a useless runner in the summer time i admit. I often get some of my worst times since the heat i cannot cope with. I have to go out at first light.
Winter time. These cold conditions. Well i ran the other day and my hands were frozen, but after the first mile i was warm, and by mile 2 i was actually sweating. What i do now though is wear a a sweater over my singlet and take it off, tie it around my waste when i hit this point.
Everyone is individual. Its impossible to judge anyone in this sport. Anyone who goes out and does this bullshit week after week i applaud.
I keep telling myself I'm built for comfort, not for speed.