running in cold weather
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Anonymous
To all the runners - How do you recommend dressing for cold weather running in a place like Rochester, NY? Asking for a “friend” 
Also are special sneakers needed given snow/ice that is bound to be present even on cleared sidewalks? Thanks. |
Anonymous
| I’ve found it helps to wear trail shoes when it snows around here. |
Anonymous
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Baselayer in Merino wool or synthetic under running leggings or running shorts, and baselayer under long-sleeve running shirt, half zip with mock neck.
Gloves, hat and gaiter. Re shoes- I didn't use traction devices but some people like yaktrax. |
Anonymous
| Dress for 15 degrees warmer than actual temp. |
Anonymous
This. You will overheat. I run with leggings, long sleeve shirt, vest, headband, running gloves. I’m cold for the first few minutes, then fine. No special shoes, just choose a good route. |
Anonymous
Agree with this. I usually end up removing the gloves. |
Anonymous
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I like wearing a long sleeve base layer on the top and a running jacket that zips on top. If I get hot, I unzip the jacket. Start out with gloves and if I need to take them off, they go in jacket pocket. Definitely get a good hat or ear warmer headband. Smart wool socks. And pair of fleece lines or thermal running leggings.
Don’t forget chapstick on your lips and sunscreen. |
Anonymous
| Cover your ears. Maybe this is particular to me, but when the temp drops below 55, I get terrible inner ear headaches when running. |
Anonymous
I plan on 20 degrees warmer. So today it was 50 out and I felt perfect in a short sleeve and pants. But YMMV. I may bring light running gloves and a light headband and take them off. https://www.rei.com/product/194881/rei-co-op-merino-wool-liner-gloves-20?color=ASPHALT https://www.rei.com/product/177306/buff-dryflx-headband?color=LIGHT%20GREY You can also check out dressmyrun.com but I find they say shorts when I prefer pants and maybe a long sleeve shirt. If it says a jacket, then it's too cold for me! |
Anonymous
I also prefer a quarter zip so I can up or down the zipper https://www.nike.com/t/element-womens-1-2-zip-running-top-WBv37X/CU3220-222 |
Anonymous
| How do people cope with breathing in freezing air? That's what I hate. |
Anonymous
| This isn’t a shocking or embarrassing question. You can ask it for yourself, not a fictional friend. |
Anonymous
I took this as a lighthearted joke, with the quote marks and the emoji. |
Anonymous
I breathe thru a gaiter when it’s really cold. I’ve also been know to use hand and foot warmers. If it’s icy out, then I won’t run outside. You’ll learn what your tolerance is. I think the best advice I can give is to run a route that has a way to cut it short if conditions require it. I don’t like to run out and backs when it’s super cold. You will acclimate to it, so start short and maybe repeat the route if it feels good! |
Anonymous
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40 degrees= shorts, mittens, tshirt, long sleeve tshirt and/or arm warmers
30 degrees= swap shorts for leggings, add ear warmers 20 degrees= add gator and additional top layer 10 degrees= add additional bottom layer If it’s icy out, I wear crampons on the bottom of my sneakers |