cold weather gear

[farmgirl]

We had our first snow last night and I still want to run occasionally, but I'm going to need a few cold weather pieces of workout wear...any suggestions on fave tops, pants, socks????
thanks
julie

 

[honeybunch1]

I don't run, but do walk outside in the winter, and I love my Nike Thermafit pants (which I got at Marshall's) and pullover - add a scarf, gloves and earmuffs, and you're all set. I got a pair of LL Bean Snow Sneakers, too.

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[Jess_jugs]

I ran outdoors all last winter (and I live in IL where it gets pretty darn cold!) & my one recommendation is to get a good pair of running tights!!! I got mine at a local running store, but you can get them online also. Mine are Nike & they kept my legs sooo warm but also are dry-wick so I didn't get cold. Some days when it was close to or below 0 I'd put another pair of pants on over them. Also, anything dry-wick for shirts are great- I would layer a sports bra w/ a long sleeved shirt & if it was really cold then I'd put a fleece on over it. You can wear a hat or fleece wrap for your ears & of course gloves!!! Also, my running shoes are vented so I'd wear one pair of thin dry-wick socks & then put a thicker pair of socks over them.

ETA: You can get some really good cheaper dry-wick stuff at Target, Kohl's, or JC Penney's if you don't want to spend a lot of money on name brand Nike or Adidas.

I love running in the winter, especially when it's snowing!!! Good luck!

 

[eminenz2]

It's amazing how little you have to wear outside when you're running - Tights, a DriWick top and a jacket. I used a thin hat and gloves too, which I even sometimes had to remove.

Susan L.G.

 

[aseay]

just curious where you live. my sister is in Alaska and loves to run except when its so cold. i would like to get her something to help keep her warm when she runs. do you remember how much the tights cost?

laura

 

[Jess_jugs]

I live in IL & ran in below 0 temps last year. I think I paid $40 for them & it was money well spent!!

http://www.nike.com/index.jhtml?l=n...10001+12002+4294967241/pn-1&re=US&co=US&la=EN The ones I have are similar to thes Nike Pro tight.

HTH!