Important Running Gear For Cold Weather
Posted by David Hanenburg on 03 Dec 2008 at 9:43 pm | Tagged as: product reviews, road running, running, trail running or ultrarunning, training
I just finished an evening run where conditions were a bit cool and windy (~40 F). This is cold for my southern blood. As the cold wind blew into my face I thought of two pieces of gear that definitely make these conditions almost enjoyable.
- beanie (I remembered to wear.)
- gloves (I forgot to wear. Added in the photo for your viewing pleasure.)
I am not sure if it is age or what, but the core of my body is usually fine once I get running and I could have ran without the light jacket. The warm noggin just makes the environment more comfortable. I forgot to wear the gloves and it was a bit annoying as the hands got a bit cold.
The beanie I wear is a Headsweats model (similiar to the midcap) and it is moderately warm, yet breathable. Perfect for running. It is made from sporty material like Coolmax, Polyester, Nylon, and Lycra. I have probably been wearing this beanie for that last 7 years and it still looks brand new. I wash it once or twice a season and that is about it. I have a couple visors of theirs as well. They make high quality stuff!
The gloves I wear were in my race packet for the Austin marathon. I suppose they are a “running specific” kind of glove. You could also purchase a 3-pack of yard gloves (fashion colors available for you ladies) but I recommend only wearing one pair at a time.
What is your favorite running gear for those moderately cold days?
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