Jacket Recommendations for COLD weather running?

Fly Softshell Jacket from Pearl Izumi

Majik Shell Jacket from Sugoi

Wind Shield Jacket from Patagonia

Thanks!!

It's not too bad, I just wear two long sleeve shirts, gloves, long johns and a beanie, or something along those lines. Although it can get extremely windy which makes it almost impossible to run, thats when I hit the treadmill.

Why don't you just wear your Boston Marathon jacket?

Ugh, those prices are revolting.

both mountain hardwear and sporthill are making the most durable, functional and minimalist cold weather running gear in my opinion

i've had a mountain hardwear top for cold that has lasted for about 10 years

Agree with SportHill suggestion. The problem with two shirts (as someone suggested) is this doesn't add wind protection and it is the wind that makes it feel so cold. Jackets are good for wind but are too hot to run in. I would highly recommend a sporthill shirt with a wind resistant front panel. Something like this:

http://www.sporthill.com/product.php?TypeID=2290&gender=w

These are worth every penny. Craft also makes an excellent wind resistant top to wear as a baselayer. Something like this:

http://www.craft-usa.com/cra_shop_zoom.php?back=&category=92&headline=women&area=shop&type=bunderwear&id=489&bcsex=w

I really like the look of that Pearl Izumi. Anyone have more information on those? They worth the money?

Use Runningwarehouse with coupon to buy cold weather gear and get the best prices

check performance bike dot com for pearl izumi bike gear. two benefits; one the glove go higher up on the forearm, and two the back of the riding jackets go further down the posterior chain.

(i'm in illinoise). i've found both to be important because wind chill can suck, so you want over lap. typical runner gear doesn't provide. although, the stuff i just today looked at in eastbay from adidas wasn't too bad, but i've not tried it.

you want wind proof tights too.

I find that only my primary (first) layer needs to be technical. I start with a heavy UA top, then put on a sweat shirt over it thick enough to kill wind and loose enough to form a pocket of warm air underneath. Same strategy below, I'll wear a pair of boxers and a pair of thin Russell sweats, again, loose enough to hold warm air. With a balaclava and thick performance gloves, this is good to about 0 degrees with wind.

The primary layer wicks sweat away from my skin, to be evaporated within the pocket of warmth, then slowly released as the pocket ventilates. I stay warm and dry for a long period of time.

I agree that it is hard to go wrong with the Sporthill gear. Don't face the cold that you'll find in the midwest, but our cold is close to pleasant in a Sporthill top and windjacket (plus the gloves of your choice).

Short shorts, no shirt. It builds character.

Oh, and I'm from MN. I don't wear a jacket unless it's below zero. I once ran in -40 in shorts.

I sounds like a troll and I am kind of trolling, but that's actually all true. haha.

My advice is to find a loop to run, such as around the perimeter of a park. Get some kind of cheap hoody & hang it on a fence or tree after you get warmed up. Here in Seattle-area the biggest problem is rain. I got a miltary surplus german gortex jacket liner for like 15 bucks. After I am warmed up I leave it on a park bench. No one takes it because it is so ugly.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wrote:

Oh, and I'm from MN. I don't wear a jacket unless it's below zero. I once ran in -40 in shorts.

That makes you dumb.

You'll freeze the end of your willy off in those conditions. It must have been a short run.

I refuse to pay absurd prices for basic warm clothing. I shop at Goodwill and am very happy with the prices and selection.