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Recommendations for beginner winter running clothes? (beehaw.org)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by cwagner@beehaw.org to c/chat@beehaw.org
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2 1/2 weeks ago, I started going for short (25-40 minutes) daily morning runs. Right now the temperature is mostly 10C or higher, so I can just wear shorts and a t-shirt. One day it was below 8, felt a bit cold, and so I got a functional (=plastic) sport long sleeve. That works well, and I can even wear a t-shirt under it if it gets colder (tested it, currently too warm, but I'll probably do that for 6c and lower). Cleaning is easy, I just take it in the shower with me.

But now I'm worried about it getting colder, not running, getting out of the routine and not starting again.

What does one get for temperatures around 0 or slightly below, that's also cleanable and dryable for the next day, that preferably also doesn't break the bank?

Edit: just to clarify, mainly looking for pants, but will happily take top recommendations as well.

edit2: Just wanted to say thank you to everyone here :) I got a merino beanie and a running windbreaker with a neck-protection. I’ll get running tights if I start feeling the need for them.

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[–] privsecfoss@feddit.dk 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ski underwear and socks made from wool / merino / synthetic, and top layer wind resisting running set. Plus something to keep hands and head warm. If too cold add additional layers of t-shirts in beetween. For night runs a headlight is a life saver.

[–] cwagner@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

With Ski underwear, I’d worry about not being able to clean & dry them within a day?

For night runs a headlight is a life saver.

Heh, first run at 4:40 am or so. Wanted to run along the water. "Fuck, I literally can’t see the road". I ran laps through two 1-block parks which are not lit, but are bright enough from the nearby streetlights. Kinda liked that I can easily count how much I ran (both parks together are 250 meters), so I kept running there even for days when I ran later, and it started getting brighter.

[–] privsecfoss@feddit.dk 2 points 1 year ago

Merino ski underwear is dry in no time 🙂