Outdoor winter running

[TheSutterDynasty]

Originally Posted by Wormius

I have the most comfortable fit with he Saucony's, but I will check out Gord's for the Icebugs.

I don't think I could ever wear sweat pants or any gun too baggy. I absolutely hate the jostling feel of loose clothing. I have one pair of tights I used for cycling, and they are pretty comfortable for running, but I felt really uncomfortably hot. Shorts might almost be okay. It's only ever my upper body that suffers the most from the cold.

Unfortunately couldn't get away with it during the cold snap. But in that weather it's cold enough that pants aren't a big deal because you're not exactly concerned about speed.

But hey you run through that then anything else is a breeze.

[Wormius]

Well, now that I have invested a little money in some items like shoes, some outer layers, and some base layers, I am almost set.

I followed most of the advice from one guy who said, don't buy your clothes from running stores. I found some good synthetic base layers from the Bay on sale.

Was able to try on a pair of the Peregrine Ice's at the Running Room, but the stores didn't seem to keep it in stock and didn't have my precise size, so I ended up ordering them online - they were only $151 because of some Boxing deal that's on right now. Kind of up in the air about whether I can go with a quick dry t-shirt and some arm warmers under a shell, instead of using a long sleeved shirt. It shouldn't matter, I guess it just depends on the comfort of the arm warmers.

Not really looking on setting any records, just want my runs home to be comfortable. It's going to be a bit weird transitioning from my minimalist summer running to these extra layers.

[Hammertime]

I went for a quick 5km run yesterday in sweat pants, hoodie and toque.. a little chilly at first but came back in nice and sweaty. I think it would be good until -7ish before i start adding additional layers.

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[Wormius]

Went out today to make sure I wasn't going to end up doing the bus ride of shame home tomorrow. One base layer and a shell seemed enough. Only complaint are my gloves - too cold. Also, I guess I should have opened the armpit vents in the jacket, too. Very damp. Almost killed my phone. Breathing in the cold air is taking some getting used to *cough* *cough*

As an aside, the merino wool long sleeves shirts are at Costco for $20 a piece.

[SeeBass]

The icebugs look like a good idea my solution works well for me.

I wear my normal trail runners GT2000 Extra wide Asics I buy the $10 rubber bands with spikes at Costco. 3 pairs will get me through the winter no problem. I never slip but to be fair I dont run on concrete ever.

My trail is at least 5kms up and around Nose Hill Park. I also carry ski poles too as I feel balanced and it gives me extra arm exercise. My advice for any runner is to use snowshoes in heavier days. once you run in them a few times and then without you will be stronger and faster.

[Wormius]

Today was brisk. My hands were going numb before my body finally started generating enough heat to warm things up.

No trophies on my Strava segments, trudging through bad sections of pathway. Might have to alter my route to get at least 10km in without having to venture into unlit / unploughed pathways.

How well maintained is the Nose Creek Trail?

Looking forward to the snow. It seems to warm the air a little bit.

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by Wormius

First thing is the clothes - since shorts and t-shirts are cheap, I have enough to last a week before having to do laundry. Pants and long-sleeved shirts are less cheap, and rather than do laundry every day or buy a weeks worth of outdoor running pants and tops what the options? What do people do here? Just let them air out overnight? I figure there might be some parallels between this and the winter cyclists?

Merino wool. You can wear it for days and barely smell anything.

[Inglewood Jack]

Saucony Peregrine Ice's finally arrived this week, took them out for a spin...the chinook had most of the path slushy so it wasn't a true ice test, but traction was great for the entire run. I went and found a patch of ice to do further testing, and as long as the Arctic Grip material is in contact with the ground, it's borderline miraculous. the rest of the outsole (edges) has normal ice traction, i.e. none.

so I think these are the best overall solution for mixed terrain. they won't beat Icebugs or other studded shoes on the worst of the worst conditions, but if you need something that will handle almost all urban winter scenarios, Arctic Grip is what you want.

[Wormius]

My experience with the shoes has been pretty good. I haven't slipped, but I really hate the lumpy snow. Keeping abnormal gait is hard.

Anyway, I think I have extensor tendonitis. At least the symptoms are consistent. Anybody else deal with this? Physio or just take some time off?