Running in the cold

[Captainfussy]

Hi,

I haven't been out running since the weather has started getting colder. Just wondering what people wear when running out in the cold. Worried i'll be too cold wearing shorts.

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When it turns cold (it ain't yet here in Wales) reach for a buff, a brilliant multi use item and perhaps the gloves. As it gets cooler then a thin running hat 👍 tights errrr nooooo not until those really bitter frosts or winds arrive!

[RunDone Graduate]

This was provided by one of the admins here and has worked well for me so far.

Winter runware

[nowster Graduate]

My legs don't usually get cold when running (at least not until it goes below about 5°C). Arms and hands get cold quicker, as does the torso. I'm now wearing two layers of long sleeved tops and gloves, but still going out in shorts. When there's a bite in the air, I add a buff and switch from peaked cap to knitted beanie.

As it approaches freezing, I will probably change to a jacket on top of at least one other layer and then one of long thick socks, tights or running trousers. If it's really really cold, tights and running trousers.

I'd add another 2-4 degrees to the recommendations in that chart. I suspect it's for an area of the planet that has much drier winters than the damp ones we have in the UK.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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[Zev1963 Graduate]

When it is below 5°C - Woolly hat, long sleeved base layer, t-shirt, running hoody, thin gloves, running tights, shorts, running socks. Below zero I add to that, underneath the base layer a polo necked skiing base layer. Still above 10°C here at the moment, so still wearing running short sleeved t-shirt, shorts, bandana.

Having said that. I find that the biggest issue with ambiant temperature is the amount it fluctuates day to day. When the temperature remains the same for a week or two then I become accustomed to it. Running in 32°C in the summer is not a problem after you have been doing it for a week or two. Likewise running at 0°C is fine once you are aclimatised to it. What I do find difficult is when the temperature is continually fluctuating by 10°C from day to day.