Curious how people dress when it's cold outside. I used to be a tough guy and always wear shorts no matter what. Now I usually wear running pants with a three shirts on top. I saw this article yesterday and it got me wondering if I should wear less.
http://www.roonerpost.com/10-reasons-bundle-running-winter/
What do you think?
TIGHTS, but I make sure to always wear my shorts over them like Teg
The guy who wrote that is a moron.
"You'll be able to brag to your friends"......Did he really write that?
I go with more layers than typical but prefer stuff that is not windproof. The multiple layers form a baffle for the wind and allow you to stay warm and dry.
Even total coverage is better than bundled up in areas and practically naked in others.
I routinely see people with big gaps in their clothing(ankles and neck) and they wonder why their perception of the cold is much greater.
Overdressing is still a better option from a training perspective. More training effect if you get hotter and the added benefit of heat training.
You'll really suffer if you spend a winter getting tougher for the cold when the weather suddenly switches to hot in the spring.
does it cause injuries running in shorts when it's cold?
xtp56 wrote:
The guy who wrote that is a moron.
"You'll be able to brag to your friends"......Did he really write that?
Good point. Isn't that what hobby jogger culture is all about though? Bragging about all your running feats? Trying to somehow one-up the other hobby jogger?
One hobby jogger to another: "Yeah, well, I ran 6 miles at 10 minute pace when it was only 12 degrees outside, and I did it wearing only two expensive technical shirts."
It's gotta be pretty cold for full tights. I'm good with a beanie, gloves, 1/2 tights, t shirt, chap stick, and shoes down to the 40s. The first mile or so is a bit tough, but after that I'm happy I don't have more on.
In the 30s I'll add a long sleeve shirt. and in the 20s I'll go for full tights.
redux wrote:
It's gotta be pretty cold for full tights. I'm good with a beanie, gloves, 1/2 tights, t shirt, chap stick, and shoes down to the 40s. The first mile or so is a bit tough, but after that I'm happy I don't have more on.
In the 30s I'll add a long sleeve shirt. and in the 20s I'll go for full tights.
Dang, a t-shirt in the 40s? That is pretty tough. Doesn't your head get pretty hot with a beanie in the 40s though? I can't even keep a thin ear warmer on when it's in the 20s.
Tights, a long sleeve shirt, and a sock around my dick
For an easy run it's running pants and a sweatshirt over a t-shirt with hat and gloves.
Maybe a wind breaker over that if it is windy and cold.
If there is a tempo pace involved then it would be gym shorts over running shorts and long sleeve shirt over short sleeve shirt, hat and gloves.
Legs: Craft base-layer (had these for years...full of holes!) and cheap windpants. If it's really cold, I'll wear two base layers.
Top: Ratty old turtleneck, windbreaking vest or jacket (depending on how cold/windy it is). I'll add on another base layer if needed.
Feet: if it's really cold (
That list is kind of dogmatic just because everyone feels the cold a little differently.
For me, ideally, I'm cold for the 1st mile or so and am comfortable the rest of the run. I prefer that to overheating after a mile and having to tie a jacket around my waist or do something with my hat or gloves.
I wear shorts with long sleeves and maybe a light beanie to keep my ears warm if it's under about 45, switch to running pants and add gloves about 35, then below 30, I add a light jacket, and below 20 I add a neck gaiter/face mask.
All of that varies depending on wind, sleet, etc.
oops....my previous post got cut off
Legs: Craft base-layer (had these for years...full of holes!) and cheap windpants. If it's really cold, I'll wear two base layers.
Top: Ratty old turtleneck, windbreaking vest or jacket (depending on how cold/windy it is). I'll add on another base layer if needed.
Feet: if it's really cold (
Never mind. My posts keep getting cut off for some reason. To hell with it.
It was 19 this morning. Half-tights, windpants, Under Armor short-sleeve, long-sleeve cotton t-shirt, light jacket, gloves, winter cap. I'm 41, and yes, I think that matters. Not as tough as I used to be. The long pants line seems to hover around 30 degrees though.
it's the 'less than' sign you used. You are not the first one, this forum needs some fixing
Agreed.
30 and above, t-shirt and shorts should be fine. Possibly a hat and gloves if it's windy.
Below 30, I'll add some underarmor and compression shorts.
If it's really cold, I'll just wear whatever's necessary to keep warm. Did 14 miles in a ski mask before which probably looked pretty strange...
60s - track suit
50s - track suit, hat and gloves
40s - tights, track suit, hat and gloves
30s - tights X 2, 2 long sleeve shirts, track suit, hat and gloves
20s - street clothes, no running
The beanie does get hot but its what makes running in a tshirt ok. I take the beanie on and off a lot and usually don't wear it much towards the end of my run. I'm also bad about ending my runs exactly where I started because I tend to wander. So its good to have the beanie if I finish a couple blocks from home and want to walk for a bit.
Maybe I deal with cold ok when I'm running. When I'm not running I get cold easy. I can feel cold when its 80.