Winter woolies

[Karenlwarner73]

Need to get equipped for Winter!

Am thinking many layers - but gloves and hat. Are wooly ok or should I be going to neoprene?

I don't want to be a running clothing obsessed person, but don't want to be cold either!

[Lozzles74 Graduate]

I got some thin fleecy Karrimor gloves from sports direct, they had some other thin ones too with a key pocket, they do me just fine, I wear a cap (Underarmour flexfit) and if needed a Lycra neck tube (Buff)

[SnailRunner71 Graduate]

I wrapped up so much today but 10mins in I was sweating!

[davelinks Graduate]

I put a post on a little while back..

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[MrsH1969 Graduate]

I was flipping freezing yesterday while doing the walky bits of my W3R3 so I'm wondering how to tackle the cold too! Im a cold person generally but do get warm when running (aka jogging) so I guess as I progress through the weeks I'll be running more than walking anyway so maybe it won't be such an issue!

[motowngirl Graduate]

Yes I felt chilly yesterday especially my hands, I'm going to look in Sports Direct for a warmer top and look out some gloves - good luck!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Layers is the only way.

Neoprene is a bit extreme and although wool is generally not brilliant, many use merino wool base layers for warmth in extreme cold.

Today I was mostly wearing compression base layers (top and bottom), running trousers, long sleeved shirt, gloves, buff, beany hat and thin windproof jacket which was perfect and toasty. It was nearly all bought at Aldi.

[AngryFlower Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Wow that’s a lot of clothes weren’t you really warm?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to AngryFlower]

Not when running slowly, as the run dictated.

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Once you start longer runs (if you haven't already) you wont need to be as warmly dressed as you think. I ran Saturday and Sunday, I feel the cold, and i wore long leggings, long sleeved thin running top, very thin windproof breathable running jacket, buff round my neck, thin running gloves. Saturday it was 1 degree feels like -1 when i went out. everything stayed on for a 7k run. Yesterday it was 5 degrees so the buff and gloves came off. In the coldest weather last winter, I seldom wore more than that. On almost every run neck wear and gloves came off after ten minutes. I wore a hat a couple of times and sweated under it. If you wear thin layers, they can be peeled off and stowed away. A running jacket can be tied round your waist. Running generates heat so you will never be cold for long

Edit: dont wear cotton. It stays wet when you sweat and you will get very chilled when you stop. Lycra and other breathable, sweat wicking materials are the way to go.

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Don’t need much. A base layer under a tshirt if it’s not raining or snowing. A thin waterproof, breathable jacket if it is. Even in minus temperatures you get warm once you’re out running! I hate over heating! It was hailing and sleeting at ParkRun this week and I had to shed my jacket and just have a tshirt 😂 sometimes you’ve got to embrace getting drenched 😂

[AngryFlower Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

What would a good base layer be please, any recommendation on type of thing brand etc?

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to AngryFlower]

I’ve just ordered this off amazon but it has extremely long arms and the body is long but I’m tall so not fit everyone I think. There are loads to choose on there.

CRZ YOGA 12

Women's Seamless Active Long Sleeve Workout Running Sports Leisure T-Shirt

[AngryFlower Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks I’ll check it out!

[jessm_01]

Saturday was the first time I had to layer up

Sports bra

Vest

Long sleeve top

Breathable jacket

Buff

I did debate gloves but ended up not needing them, did have a hat on and considered taking it off but wanted to keep my ears warm

[Karenlwarner73 Graduate in reply to jessm_01]

...its my ears that get cold and hands! Brrrrr🏃‍♀️

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Karenlwarner73]

Get a running headband. Search for one on amazon. Buffs are multi functional too.

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

Does anyone know if it's worth buying special running gloves? Thinking of wearing normal gloves with cut-off fingers tonight. Suppose my hands could get sweaty but then I'll stuff them in my pockets (the gloves not my hands!)

[MutleyShuffle Graduate]

A buff/headband is good for cosy ears 😊