running cold.
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drivin_me_nuts

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17,949 posts

240 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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I realise as I type this, it might sound ridiculous, but when you run, do you feel cold? I am struggling to work out what to wear when I run. When I start I am freezing cold (run at 5am). And then when I warm up I get too hot. How do you chaps balance your temperature throughout your runs?

priley

523 posts

217 months

Saturday 7th April 2012
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Wear a hat. Take it off half way though. Simples. Oh and make sure you're wearing breathable tops.

Pete102

2,383 posts

215 months

Saturday 7th April 2012
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I usually run in a technical top (ones that wick the moisture away)...if its really cold take a look at the Under Armour gear, designed as a breathable base layer. I almost exclusively run in shorts and layer up on top non of this tights st wink

SixtySpeedTwin

321 posts

181 months

Saturday 7th April 2012
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I wear a hat too and gloves if its properly cold, really easy to regulate your temp then.

Pete102

2,383 posts

215 months

Saturday 7th April 2012
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I absolutely cannot run in a hat, 5 minutes in its off. Gloves yes, hat no.

996 sps

6,165 posts

245 months

Sunday 8th April 2012
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Helly Hansen Lifa top with a t shirt over the top, only wear a hat if I'm running in the peaks and wind chill is high.

priley

523 posts

217 months

Sunday 8th April 2012
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Ah well, I have no hair hence the hat when it's cold!

m444ttb

3,183 posts

258 months

Sunday 8th April 2012
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I hate being cold when running. I find this time of year is the most difficult to dress for too. I find it takes c1 miles to start warming through (getting ungloved hands warm). At the mo I've just switched into my summer base layer (much thinner, short sleeve and nothing above the shoulders) and that first mile is certainly a lot less fun!