How Do You Select Winter Running Apparel?
While the cold weather tends to keep serious runners indoors pounding on treadmills, simply picking the right clothes can keep us outdoors and comfortable all year long. Consider climate. How much do you really need to be wearing? Anymore, with fabric technology the way it is, you won’t need to go as heavy as you did 5 years ago. Think of winter running attire as a second skin that will help keep your core temperature up, no matter how chilly the weather. Spandex, especially with some sort of fleece lining, will help you move without weighing you down. Body heat escapes from your head more than anywhere else on your body, so don’t go cheap on headwear. Women can usually get away with a fleece headband that wraps around the ears, but men with shorter hair may need to cover their domes a little more. Consider a beanie or a skull cap and fleece headband. The necessity of gloves may come as your biggest surprise to keeping you warm. Keep that thin and fleece based, since a lot of heat tran
