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Charming_Wulf t1_j0hnn4q wrote

So my progression for running clothes:

65+: tank top, running shorts, regular running socks

50-60ish: short sleeve shirt, shorts, regular socks 50ish: short sleeve shirt, shorts, regular socks, BUFF

The following ranges start having options I'll swap around based on other variables such as: wind, humidity, duration of run, how long I might not be moving

40-50: short sleeve or light long sleeve (usually gets rolled up at some point), shorts with compression underwear, buff, ear muffs or second buff on ears, and light running gloves

35-40: long sleeve, light weight running wind breaker shorts, midweight 3/4 leggings (think basketball or HIIT categories), buff, ear muffs or running beanie, gloves, wool running socks

Sub-35: thermal long sleeve, possibly sorry sleeve with 3/4 zip top, wind breaker, buff, beanie, gloves, wool socks, thermal leggings, shorts

Key thing is finding what works for you. I've done stairs workouts in a mixture of thermals in 35 degrees. Then some dude visiting from Montana was shirtless in running shorts. So definitely experiment.

Something to keep in mind is you're dressing for the whole run. It can be easy to over dress when you first walk out the door and on that first mile. It might be good to plan runs that go by your house/vehicle/drop spot while figuring out what layers work best for you.

But definitely look into a buff/neck gaiter. Covering the neck can make a difference. Plus they are versatile for neck to head coverings.

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infusedpineapple t1_j19vpxf wrote

Thanks for the neck gator tip I think I’m gonna need that one, and thanks for the type out very helpful

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von_sip t1_j0hbifv wrote

A moisture-wicking, heat trapping base layer is key. Whatever you wear on top just make sure it’s high-visibility and/or reflective.

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TheSpektrModule t1_j0hojlv wrote

Re: earliest, I could strongly encourage you not to go running before the sun is out. Drivers are awful around here and running in darkness just adds to the danger.

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NewrytStarcommander t1_j0ht6ma wrote

The cars are going to hit you in the day too unfortunately- I don't think it matters if it's light or dark when you drive around looking at your cell phone instead of the road. Key is be defensive and assume any car is going to kill you

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RoxxorMcOwnage t1_j0haoq1 wrote

Non-slip shoes for slick, wet, icy running surfaces. Layers for the torso, hat, and gloves.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j0hcgtx wrote

Difference between hat and ear covers?

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Longey13 t1_j0hfkdi wrote

Earmuffs as opposed to a full hat. My head gets really sweaty with a hat but my ears get cold without one, so I wear 180's.

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lasthorizon25 t1_j0hgoik wrote

Those earmuffs that are wraparound with Velcro so you can make em a little looser around your head are perfect for putting around headphones so they don't smash them into your ears. I usually get a pair from the dollar store.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j0hckrb wrote

Do you run many times a week and if so what areas? I was thinking of just around the neighborhood?

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rastanyan t1_j0hkzet wrote

There are usually lots of runners around the harbor early in the morning

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DONNIENARC0 t1_j0hz4e4 wrote

Patterson Park and the promenade around the harbor are both very popular

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j0hzbi4 wrote

Where to park for that

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DONNIENARC0 t1_j0hzfpz wrote

Patterson park you could just park on the street anywhere around it, there's probably plenty of spaces.

I'm not sure about the Harbor, I just run there from my house. Adds probably ~7 minutes and serves as a nice cooldown on the way back.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j19vdne wrote

Are there multiple harbours? I know the downtown one is closest to me

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neutronicus t1_j0j3clh wrote

I definitely started out just running in my neighborhood

Use your judgment, try and get a sense of which side streets are nice to run on, and build short loops to get started.

From there if you want longer routes you can build them out of whichever bike lanes or trails are close enough to be a leg on your loop. But I wouldn’t drive anywhere to run, starting and ending at your door is the whole appeal. And practically speaking don’t put a drive between the end of your run and pooping

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j19v3sk wrote

Hahaha lol, I try to poop as I wake up, v Coffee does it but it I sit down to sip coffee I might not ever get up lol. Trying to figure this whole thing out because mornings are also best for studying for me so if I wake up around 430 and want to study first then maybe go for a run around 9. So many options

But then feel like doing a sunrise run too… sigh

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lasthorizon25 t1_j0hh93g wrote

As it gets colder I have some leggings with a light fleece on the inside, camisole and sweatshirt or fleece on top. Gloves that can work with a touchscreen, and earmuffs. I've been running through New England winters for years and this has always worked for me. I don't have special running shoes for ice although I probably should. I'm a big believer that running is for everyone and you don't need special gear. Just sneakers and warm clothes and get out there.

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NewrytStarcommander t1_j0hrl4x wrote

Down to 60 or even 50 depending on wind, I just wear shorts and a long sleeve top. Below 55 to 50; I wear a neoprene ear band, light-midweight running pants (tapered pants, not tights), mesh underwear, silkweight thermal base top, midweight half-zip top, then an outer layer per weather conditions- wind/water resistant if needed. Once it's in the high 30's I add smartwool liner gloves, and a full lightweight beanie. That's my setup down to about 20 degrees; below 20 I add a balaclava. Below 15 I add silkweight leggings under my pants, heavier crew length socks, and warmer underwear. Below 10 I stop running because my feet start getting too cold (never happens in Baltimore). No magic time in the morning- cars are going to hit you in the middle of the day too- be defensive. I usually run at night, but sometimes early AM (6AM)

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CheeseCurdCommunism t1_j0hm3po wrote

Maybe ive become a baby back bitch, but if im running in the winter I have to wear a running mask. The cold air hurts the lungs hahah.

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breeziana t1_j0hr1s1 wrote

I wear a buff partially for this reason. Pull it up if things get too bad.

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baltimorecalling t1_j0hpwbe wrote

Running leggings, shorts over top. Long sleeve compression shirt, T-shirt over top. Light gloves. Head-band that goes over the ears if it's particularly cold.

Some combo of that would work depending on the temp and your own tolerance to the cold.

I know that I get warm quickly when I run, so if it's over 40ish degrees, I'll skip a lot of the extra gear.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j0hzper wrote

What kind of shorts and why shorts over top

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baltimorecalling t1_j0j8kyc wrote

Shorts over top of the running tights because I don't want to be running bulge-out in public. Personal choice. Style of shorts is up to you.

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neutronicus t1_j0igo56 wrote

Long pants, long-sleeve under armour cold gear (sleeves long enough to pull over my hands, which I do occasionally). I've been fine in this down to 29, haven't been out on any days colder than that.

I run between 6 and 7:15 in the morning and I would say earlier is probably safer, there are just a lot fewer cars out at 6 and my guess is that outweighs visibility, etc.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j19vi0h wrote

Interesting you say earlier is safer as it’s dark outside. I would have thought daylight is safer but yeah idk new to all this!

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Mindfulhydration t1_j0inaaf wrote

Not a clothing recommendation, but put some lotion on. The combination of the cold air, sweat, and dry skin can make you itch like crazy in winter if you are eczema prone or have exercise induced itching.

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good_fox_bad_wolf t1_j0j7o28 wrote

Check out @atribecalledrun on Instagram. Then come run with us...

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j19tdup wrote

Ok just saw… thaaaat kind of looks like fun! My only question- I kind of walk, run, walk, run as I have asthma and probably don’t have that type of endurance for super serious runs. What is your group running style?

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good_fox_bad_wolf t1_j1b9l2j wrote

Monday nights are 3-4 miles, all paces welcome. Saturdays are longer runs and those tend to be a bit quicker and I've had a harder time keeping up so I only do those occasionally... Do you mind if I ask your average pace?

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j1eewh0 wrote

I actually do not know my pace as I’m starting out after a long time. I’ve only done run walk run so run for 30 sec to a minute then walk for 3 mins or so…. Does that answer your question? Sorry don’t know much about paces I used to run like this when I lifted weights and was on a six day workout schedule… what time do you guys do on mondays and where do you guys park and meet

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good_fox_bad_wolf t1_j1ekuxf wrote

I think you'll be fine. We meet at 6 at R House on Mondays. There is a parking lot across the street that's free. Usually don't get started until 6:30 so there is some social time beforehand. Feel free to DM me if you decide to go. I'll give you my name and I'm happy to run at your pace for a few weeks. Only caveat is that I may not be around 12/26 or 1/2.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j1fbbhz wrote

That’s very nice of you thank you. If I come out, Yes I’ll probably join after new year :)

Trying to get some things together I probably need a head band, it’s so cold, especially right now!

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cmraarzky t1_j0r6fjk wrote

Rule of thumb is to dress as you would if it were 10 degrees warmer since you'll warm up as you go. You'll have to adjust to your personal preference though. All the way down to thirty degrees I'm in a quarter zip and shorts but my wife is bundled up. Just depends on cold tolerance.

As for time. Probably depends on where you're running. The earlier you go out the more I'd favor well lit areas such as the promenade. I will routinely go out around 4AM and just run along the water. There's not much going on at that time and if I see other people it's only a handful.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j19sf1t wrote

Do you drive to the promenade? The downtown promenade is about 25 min walk from me..

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cmraarzky t1_j19umrb wrote

Ah, nah. I live close by in Fed so I just run there. What area/neighborhood are you in if you don't mind me asking?

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j19w5g6 wrote

No worries south balti, about 15 min walk from end of fed hill I believe

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cmraarzky t1_j19xyn4 wrote

If you're on the peninsula, out towards Locust Point I think you'd be pretty good anywhere. I've never run in to any issues over that way early in the morning. I'm not sure how far you're running but it's about 1 mile from Fort McHenry to the intersection of Fort and Lawrence and you can zigzag all through those neighborhood blocks without issue.

If you're on the Pigtown side, I would usually cross MLK and run through Ridgleys and around UMD and that Western edge of Fed. Up and down Hanover and Charles St to Ostend or Hamburg and loop back.

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BeyondRecovery1 OP t1_j1ipbz4 wrote

No I think pig town is super far from me, I’m a little confused now ;)

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