Staying cool on a run

[Amerynthe]

I get really hot when running, even in almost zero temperatures. I go out in long lycra leggings, a long-sleeved lycra top, and a sleeveless fleece gilet over the top, because it's bloomin' cold when I first go out. After my warm-up walk, and a couple of minutes into the run, though, I feel as if I am going to melt - face, head and torso. There is nowhere safe for me to throw off the gilet and leave it to pick up on the way back so I'm wondering if it's better to suffer the cold on the way to the run, and feel more comfortable running, or to stay warm on the walk there and back, and feel like I'm running in a sauna?

How do others cope with the internal vs. external temperature problem?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Yesterday I ran from the front door after using a workout indoors as my warmup, it was pretty light, a few squats, star jumps, on the spot jogging and bum kicks, then a few hip openers and I was ready to run.

Maybe change the gillet for something with sleeves so you can remove it and tie it round your waist?

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

That's a good idea, warming up indoors and then going out straight into a run, I think that would work. I have got a light fleece with sleeves so might go out in that. Thanks for the advice!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Amerynthe]

This is the parkrun juniors template... we put our lot through this and more just before they run!

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May not need the big cheer if alone, replace with jazz hands!!

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I shall cheer myself! Thanks for this!

[cheekychipmunks Graduate]

I ‘run hot’ too, so I tend to wear a lightweight running jacket to warm up and tie it round my waist just before I start running. It’s then handy to pop on afterwards. 👍

[Amerynthe Graduate in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Goody goody, an excuse to look on Ebay for more kit ...

[cheekychipmunks Graduate in reply to Amerynthe]

Haha, it’s true you can never have too much! 😅🏃‍♀️

[Nita49 Graduate in reply to Amerynthe]

I do the same as cheeky, short sleeved top and lightweight pink hi-viz jacket which I remove when I'm getting hot and just tie it around my waist. I've treated myself to a bum bag which has my phone in, as originally it was flapping around in the jacket pocket.

And I must confess to buying one of those headband things... Although jury is still out on that, as do like my bobble hat, I shove that in my waitband as well when I think my heads going to melt!