These tips are, if you are still thinking whether to start running in winter for fear of freezing and for those already runners who become “hermits” every time winter comes. Low temperatures will not be a problem if you know how to carry the right reflective material to keep you warm, safety, dry and comfortable.
The comfort level to go to run and in this case, do not freeze, depends on many factors. You can specify some: how fast you are going to run, the level of cold and how long your training will last.
Knowing these three premises is easier to know which equipment to choose, first not to freeze and second to not have to be cursing the heat that you are going to have over coated you and not knowing what to do with all the “layers of onion” you carry. So that this does not happen to you, then to indicate some rules of the game that you must have present to equip yourself of runner this winter.
Basic winter running apparel
Protect the limbs: Remember that the limbs are the weak points that must be protected when we go running in winter. The neck, head and hands are the first parts of the body to lose heat.
Hot feet: Another tip to take into account is the feet. There is nothing more annoying than having your feet frozen. To keep your feet warm, run with sneakers that have less amount of grid and you will see how the cold does not catch you. Also wear socks that drain moisture, but keep your feet warm.
Hot, but not sweating: When you start to run and get warm, your perception will be about 10 degrees higher than the outside temperature, so it is normal that the previous few minutes have a little cold. The first rule is that you wear garments made of technical fabrics to absorb sweat, with zippers on the neck and ventilation in the armpit area. So as you go into warmth you can aerate.
Dress in layers: If you are thinking that you are going to feel like an onion, the answer is yes, but in this case you will feel like a light onion. I resorted to the rule of three layers:
The layer 0 and 1: is the reflective garment that will be in contact with your body and its function is to remove sweat from the skin. Use non-absorbent materials, made up of synthetic fibers, if possible without seams.
For women, layer 0 is the sports bra, so it is so important to know how to choose your size and model (remember that for high impact sports such as running you have to wear high fastening bras). Layer 1 is composed of the technical shirt to keep the skin dry. Remember to avoid cotton materials as it retains sweat.
Layer 2 (intermediate): Its function is to isolate thermally. Eye. These garments do not heat us directly, their mission is to retain the heat generated by the body and prevent it from cooling down.
Layer 3: this layer will act as a bump in the inclement weather. Here we talk about windbreakers or cameras.
Finally, in addition to knowing what to wear to not get cold in this winter time do not forget that safety is essential. The light is limited in winter and you will most likely run at night. Wear reflective and fluorescent clothes, and do not be shy, nothing happens because you call attention for miles; the important thing is that they see you and run safe. Now, leave home or the gym and check yourself as you do not freeze.