Running vest for cold weather?

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11 years ago 09/29/2012 10:32pm EDT

I'm considering a running vest for the upcoming winter.

From what I can recall, my arms would get pretty hot on runs, more than my core. Is this normal?

Anyway. A short sleeve tech shirt under a long sleeve shirt is always great for 30's weather, but I figure a vest would be good for those dreaded windy winter days, while still allowing some ventilation. Also, one with some reflectivity or bright colors would be nice for the short dark days of winter.

Thoughts on running vest? Compared to running jackets?

11 years ago 01/03/2013 3:16pm EST

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11 years ago 01/03/2013 3:26pm EST

re: MagnumRunner

My problem with vests vs. jackets is that when I get too hot in a jacket I can take it off and tie it around my waist using the jacket arms. I can't do that with a vest so I'm stuck wearing it even if I get too hot in it.

It's a small point but it can get annoying not to be able to take the vest off if you warm up in the later part of a run.

Otherwise, if I was running on a track or had a place to ditch the vest, I might prefer it to a jacket if the weather was right.

11 years ago 01/03/2013 3:43pm EST

re: MagnumRunner

Rough guidelines I use

35 to 45 degrees, long sleeved shirt over a short sleeved shirt, with gloves.

25 to 35, light windblocker or rain jacket with a zipper, or an Under Armor fleece lined running shirt, and a hat.

Below 30 I'll switch from shorts to tights or pants.

Below 25 I'll just use extra layers.

There are other factors such as rain/wind/snow.

11 years ago 01/03/2013 4:37pm EST

re: Not a Coach

11 years ago 01/03/2013 8:18pm EST

re: MagnumRunner

I almost never wear a jacket. I often use a vest in winter for wind protection, the water resistant nylon types. These offer only a little little thermal assistance, and are super light weight.

I find no need to tie it around my waist. I just zip it up or down. Keeps driving wind and rain off the core.

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