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[quote=Anonymous]A lot depends on your personal temperature needs. I run year round outdoors and I love the colder weather. You can also look on line for recommendations for what to wear at certain temperatures and adjust accordingly. My staples are - several long sleeve shirts - different weights and have a zip up the front so you can regulate your temperature as you get warmer. I also love to have vests - different weights - I have one fleece, one lighter weight and one heavier weight. For the bottom - in the 50's I'm still in shorts, in the 40's tights, in the 30's winter tights or cross country ski pants, below 30 with wind chill then I wear light weight long johns under my winter tights, gloves, hats that cover ears, gloves. Fleece jackets, especially important is socks - get some smart wool socks (worth the cost). Neck up for your chin and to breathe thru on the really cold days.

I tend to go with cross country ski gear than outdoor running gear.Unless its a hard core running outlet I have been disappointed with what they call "winter" gear - it doesn't handle wet snow, freezing rain and windchill. Also make your own screw shoes for icy/snow/slippering conditions. Its trial and error. I often have too much on and have to carry it with me as I run. But after you do a few runs you get a sense of what works and what doesn't. Don't forget to hydrate even in the winter and look for gear that will wick away the moisture away from your body - you can chill down very quickly if you are sweating and its cold.

Also BODY GLIDE - put it on places like butt, thighs etc that will be more exposed to wind/weather. If you can find shirts that are longer in the back that will protect your butt from the cold with an extra layer. [/quote]

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