WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR RUNNING IN THE COLD WEATHER?
When selecting clothes for chilly temperatures, keep in mind that you’ll warm up quickly once you start moving. Wear too much and you’ll end up hot and sweaty. Your clothing will be less effective at keeping you warm when it’s wet. But you also can’t wear too little or you’ll be cold the entire run. So you need to find that perfect balance. This varies with each person depending on internal body temperature, how fast/slow you run, and how much you sweat. If you are new to running, you’ll need to experiment to find what works best for you.
At a minimum, your basic running gear for the cold weather should consist of:
All of these items should be made from moisture-wicking materials like merino wool, polyester, or other synthetic fabrics that dry quickly and remove sweat from your skin.
This is most important for base layers. Cotton is one of the worst types of fabrics to wear running or working out. It’s not very warm to begin with and once it gets wet, it stays wet. You don’t want the material that’s closest to your skin to be cold or clammy.
When selecting clothes for chilly temperatures, keep in mind that you’ll warm up quickly once you start moving. Wear too much and you’ll end up hot and sweaty. Your clothing will be less effective at keeping you warm when it’s wet. But you also can’t wear too little or you’ll be cold the entire run. So you need to find that perfect balance. This varies with each person depending on internal body temperature, how fast/slow you run, and how much you sweat. If you are new to running, you’ll need to experiment to find what works best for you.
At a minimum, your basic running gear for the cold weather should consist of:
- Hat, beanie, or headband
- Medium-weight or heavyweight base layer shirt
- A running jacket
- Running mittens or gloves
- Running pants or tights (see our favorite men’s tights and our favorite women’s tights)
- Merino wool or tech fabric running socks
All of these items should be made from moisture-wicking materials like merino wool, polyester, or other synthetic fabrics that dry quickly and remove sweat from your skin.
This is most important for base layers. Cotton is one of the worst types of fabrics to wear running or working out. It’s not very warm to begin with and once it gets wet, it stays wet. You don’t want the material that’s closest to your skin to be cold or clammy.
Club News:
USATF NJ Banquet Dinner:
Congrats to all the Striders who received awards at the USATF-NJ Banquet on 1/18/2020!!!
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Local Races:
Looking for a race in New Jersey? There are plenty of races to choose from through out the state. Check out some of the following websites to find one:
Looking for a race in New Jersey? There are plenty of races to choose from through out the state. Check out some of the following websites to find one:
Strider members can now receive a 15% discount
at the Running Warehouse website
Contact Ed at born2runnj@hotmail.com for the discount code
Weekly Club Group Run Schedule:
Sunday Morning Run:
Sunday Morning Run:
- Location: 400 Morris Avenue, Rockaway (off Green Pond Rd) at 9:00am (8:30am during the summer)
- Distance: 4 to 13+ miles on the roads
- Contact: Steve Austin at badknees@verizon.net
- Add'l Info: During the summer, we have a tailgate party once a month at this location where everyone brings food/drinks and hang out for a bit afterwards.
Tuesday Night Run:
- Location: St Catherine's Church on the Blvd, Mountain Lakes at 5:00pm
- Distance: 4 to 8+ miles on the roads and/or trails
- Contact: Steve Austin at badknees@verizon.net
Wednesday Night Run:
- Location: Piccatinny Arsenal (enter at Main gate of Route 15) at 6:30pm
- Distance: 6 to 10+ miles on the roads
- Contact: Steve Austin at badknees@verizon.net
- Add'l Info: You must be placed on the security list to gain access to the base. Contact Steve.
Thursday Night Track Workout (Aug thru Oct):
- Location: Wildwood School, 51 Glen Rd, Mountain Lakes at 6:00pm
- Distance: Track workouts, ladder routines, etc...
- Contact: Ken Baker at bakejazz@optonline.net
Saturday morning Trail runs (Seasonal):
- Location: Columbia Trails, Long Valley at 9:00am.
- Distance: 6 to 13+ miles on the trails
- Contact: Columbia Trails - Steve Austin at badknees@verizon.net
- Add'l Info: Trails must be clear to run. Check our facebook page or get added to our group email list.
See Madeline Bost's Running Column online at: http://runningcolumn.blogspot.com/
Morris County Striders P.O Box 233 Ledgewood NJ 07852
Last Updated: January 25, 2020