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Sunfighter · 11-13-2014, 08:49 PM

I have run all but four days this year ... my minimum runs are 6km, my average daily run is 9km and my maximum this year was 55km (mistake).

I have a love/hate relationship with running in the winter. I don't have the self-discipline to run in the morning so I run in the evening/night. Running in the dark isn't a lot of run and running in the dark WHILE it is also raining really sucks.

Some genuine advice and personal experiences.

I cannot run in sweats no matter how cold it is. I hate them. They are heavy and they get heavier with rain and sweat.

I rock Nike Dri-Fit or Lululemon shorts ONLY... the lighter the better, regardless of weather. If it's cold and dry I use Nike calf-sleeves or if it's really cold I wear Nike Dri-Fit leggings under my shorts (I'm not "that guy" runner that wears them alone...). If it's super wet or raining I just suck it up and go without calf-sleeves or leggings because I find they just get wet and make my legs colder than they need to be.

In the winter I also alternate between 2-3 different pairs of shoes;

-dry-weather, light-weight Nike Lunarglide
-dry-weather, Nike Free (I hate running in Frees but it's healthy to alternate)
-wet-weather, water resistant/winter Nike Lunarglide
***as a note, do NOT use trail shoes for running on the street.

I also use Nike Dri-Fit gloves. I find my hands get the coldest and these are fantastic. I actually saw some bright orange Nike thermal Dri-Fit running gloves recently.

Last winter my GF bought me a Nike Flash running jacket ... it's definitely NOT a summer jacket because it retains a TON of heat but it does two things very effectively; a) you can be spotted from the moon and b) repels water.

The one I got is on the left ...

I have been hit by cars FOUR times in the last 13 years ... anything I can do to make myself visible I will do. Was easily worth the $400.

Depending on the temperature I just layer up under the jacket ... normal Dri-Fit or Lululemon moisture wicking fabrics ONLY. The temptation to wear cotton always exists but even if it is cold you will sweat, the cotton will get wet and then the wet fabric gets cold and that is pressed against your skin. use moisture wicking fabrics only ... and if it's cold, just layer them.

I think that's all I do? And of course my iPod Shuffle loaded with sports Podcasts.

11-13-2014, 08:49 PM	#5
Sunfighter 2-Wheelin' Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Burnaby Posts: 3,404 Thanked 994 Times in 425 Posts Failed 4 Times in 2 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I have run all but four days this year ... my minimum runs are 6km, my average daily run is 9km and my maximum this year was 55km (mistake). I have a love/hate relationship with running in the winter. I don't have the self-discipline to run in the morning so I run in the evening/night. Running in the dark isn't a lot of run and running in the dark WHILE it is also raining really sucks. Some genuine advice and personal experiences. I cannot run in sweats no matter how cold it is. I hate them. They are heavy and they get heavier with rain and sweat. I rock Nike Dri-Fit or Lululemon shorts ONLY... the lighter the better, regardless of weather. If it's cold and dry I use Nike calf-sleeves or if it's really cold I wear Nike Dri-Fit leggings under my shorts (I'm not "that guy" runner that wears them alone...). If it's super wet or raining I just suck it up and go without calf-sleeves or leggings because I find they just get wet and make my legs colder than they need to be. In the winter I also alternate between 2-3 different pairs of shoes; -dry-weather, light-weight Nike Lunarglide -dry-weather, Nike Free (I hate running in Frees but it's healthy to alternate) -wet-weather, water resistant/winter Nike Lunarglide *as a note, do NOT use trail shoes for running on the street. I also use Nike Dri-Fit gloves. I find my hands get the coldest and these are fantastic. I actually saw some bright orange Nike thermal Dri-Fit running gloves recently. Last winter my GF bought me a Nike Flash running jacket ... it's definitely NOT a summer jacket because it retains a TON of heat but it does two things very effectively; a) you can be spotted from the moon and b) repels water. The one I got is on the left ... I have been hit by cars FOUR times in the last 13 years ... anything I can do to make myself visible I will do. Was easily worth the $400. Depending on the temperature I just layer up under the jacket ... normal Dri-Fit or Lululemon moisture wicking fabrics ONLY. The temptation to wear cotton always exists but even if it is cold you will sweat, the cotton will get wet and then the wet fabric gets cold and that is pressed against your skin. use moisture wicking fabrics only ... and if it's cold, just layer them. I think that's all I do? And of course my iPod Shuffle loaded with sports Podcasts. __________________ ROOGP** Long Live the King : RIP John (Gwilo)