‘Stripping off’ during a run

I started my run this afternoon wearing a sports bra, loose vest and fleecy long sleeved top. By 3k I had to take my fleecy top off (I’ve never stripped off during a run before) as it was just too warm. I’ve always seen runners in winter running in vest and shorts and thought ‘how can you do that?’ But today, I was chuckling to myself as I passed pedestrians in their thick winter coats and wool hats and I wasn’t even noticing the cold on my shoulders - it felt like a summers day! I think I’m converted to running in my vest now even in February.

Did anyone else find this today? Is it finally getting milder??

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Yes it was warm today. I faffed about for ages deciding what to wear and in the end wore a summer kit! Definitely not a day for a fleece 🥵

[Hidden in reply to Irishprincess]

I’m so used to putting on a top over my base layers I didn’t even think about it being too warm 🙈

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10]

Running in your vest??!! 😵 Nooooo! Long sleeves for me still but not a fleece. Felt a bit milder today - but sleet and hail forecast for this week 😖

[Hidden in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Now see I always thought I’d be a long sleeved runner - even in the summer, but honestly, once the long sleeved top came off I didn’t feel cold at all!

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

Hmmmm not convinced! Not for me, that is. You must run warm!

[Granspeed Graduate10]

I’m with you about today! My long sleeve top was in the wash, so short sleeve loose t-shirt and a long sleeve zip top over it. Soon I was glad of the short sleeves, and then unzipping the top layer to let it flap in the breeze! It only stayed on because 1) I needed the pocket, and 2) it was a short run. 👍🤣 In spite of the storm warnings, I reckon Spring must be moving nearer. Hurray! 🎉🎉🎉🎶🎉

[Hidden in reply to Granspeed]

Hurray Granspeed 🏃‍♀️☀️ I’m so glad I put my vest on. I’m not sure anyone would have needed to see me run in just my sports bra 😆🥵

[Granspeed Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

😄😳🤔

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

I ran today in what I've been wearing the last couple of months, what I did notice was the amount of sweat on my body and running down my face when finished ☺️☺️

[Jazzyrunner Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Me too! Thought it was just the extra effort I put in! 😂🤣

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Jazzyrunner]

Oh yes that as well🤣🤣

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

We are all different - the only time I add an extra layer is if it is chucking it down with rain and then I wear a lightweight water resistant top and peaked cap to keep the water out of my eyes! In winter, I never manage to keep a beanie on because I get too hot - although I do like a pair of running gloves when it's chilly. I opted for a long sleeved top today but would have felt happier in short sleeves actually.

[SueAppleRun Graduate10 60minGraduate]

I generally strip my top layer off and tie it round my waist it’s great to feel warm enough to do that outside

[Rowers Graduate10]

I stripped off about 2km into Parkrun!

[Sybilw Graduate10]

We saw someone cutting their grass today!! 😱

[runwithdog Graduate10]

i really like my thin buff,it starts off as a beanie,2k in it get pulled down round my neck,3k in it is whipped off and doubled around my wrist.

when i started c25 i bought a windproof running jacket but have only worn it about twice.

i do however suffer from coldness in the afternoon after a run,i have googled it and it is a `thing`.

[sTrongFuse Graduate10]

At this time of year, I tend to have a long-sleeved merino base layer under my running top. As soon as I'm warmed up, the sleeves get pushed up. I don't really like having my forearms covered, I find it very uncomfortable so they've pretty much been bare since my teens. My only real concession to winter is my running tights that I wear under my shorts instead of my usual trunks.

[Saxart Graduate10]

I've been getting too hot in my winter weight running tights and tops during parkruns and have gone to my summer ones. It just the first mile I keep my light weight long sleeved fleece on for.