Comments on: Running vs. Winter: Clothes Edition

By: Felicia

Felicia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:14:07 +0000

I definitely would have never thought of that. Great idea.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:25:46 +0000

Re: gloves. Hardware stores sell these super cheap cotton gardening gloves, maybe $1 a pair. They keep your hands just a little warm… but then if you get too hot on a run, you can tuck them behind a tree and not worry if they get stolen. Amazing.

By: Felicia

Felicia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:06 +0000

I feel like last winter was pretty cold in the city, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this one will be mild!

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:34:10 +0000

I have never seen you run in a vest, Jane. Are you just sucking up to Felicia??!

By: Abby (Nibble, Nourish, Run)

Abby (Nibble, Nourish, Run) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:12:29 +0000

Awesome tips! As a novice runner I’m dealing with the same issues…and in NYC too…totally helpful info…I’ll be prepared…hopefully the winter won’t be too bad!

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:08 +0000

Also, running vests are my favorite thing i own. i try to wear them as often as possible. And i get super excited and compliment excessively when others wear them.

By: Megan

Megan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:31:58 +0000

I like headbands more than hats. But not the Blair Waldorf kind (if only…)–the kind that jsut cover your ears. Better for pony-tails.

Also, there’s an article in the NYT about exercising in the winter that touches on that same thing that you say in the end about feeling hardcore and part of an elite club!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/12/health/nutrition/12best.html?_r=1&ref=fashion

By: Felicia

Felicia — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:12:38 +0000

Thanks for the tips! I only thought briefly about hats, but it sounds like I should definitely add that to my list. And even though I don’t like the idea of running with gloves on, I’m guessing that running with freezing cold fingers is much worse.

Running in the winter is definitely going to be a new experience for me, but I’m absolutely looking foward to it. It’s time for me to start doing some research into some of the better products out there. I know there are a lot of options. Thanks again!

By: joerunfordom

joerunfordom — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:42:05 +0000

Felicia – Don’t forget to cover that head! You may laugh as I tell you that I live and train in Austin, TX – but we have our share of cold mornings in the winter, and I travel to the NE quite a bit for work. Actually was able to train in Central Park last week, which is one of my favorite runs.

Making sure you have a few different weight hats makes a big difference as well. For guys, a skull cap from under armour when it is between 40 and 45 degrees and then a warmer hat (fleece) for anything below 35 degrees and it will make a big, big difference.

The other key investment is gloves for sure. Nothing worse than cold fingertips to ruin a morning run. Don’t skimp here as running gloves vs. other gloves have great features such as soft material over the backs of the fingers in case you need to wipe your nose/face during your run — makes all the difference in the world in the winter.

Best of luck! Enjoy those winter months – great for PR’s!