Author: Jennifer Allen / Source: reviewgeek.com
Winter is coming. Seriously. Which means a whole different bunch of gear for when running outdoors. After all, you don’t want to get too cold, right? We’ve taken a look at some of the best running gear and accessories for winter runs.
We’ve focused on warmth because, well, that’s the big issue when out in the cold.
Cold air hitting your lungs can be detrimental to your health, plus the cold can also negatively impact your limbs and muscles. It’s important to be suitably dressed for cold weather.Not everyone feels the cold the same though. We all have different ideas of what feels right and what feels freezing cold. Also, different climates mean different levels of what constitutes ‘cold’, so we’ve taken a layer by layer approach to things. See, wearing multiple layers keeps you warmer than wearing just one or two really thick items of clothing. It also means that if you start to get too warm (or the weather improves), you can remove a layer and carry on.
Here’s a look at some of the best clothing solutions for keeping you warm through your winter runs, as well as a few other useful accessories.
Basic T-Shirt: Under Armour Men’s Tech Short Sleeve T-Shirt ($25)
You probably already own some good t-shirts for wearing when jogging or running but if not, buy an Under Armour Men’s Tech Short Sleeve T-Shirt. It’s made from 100% polyester and includes very fancy technology known as a Moisture Transport System. That basically means it wicks sweat away from your skin and it dries fast. There’s anti-odor technology too so your shirt won’t stink at the end of a run.
Whatever the weather, you should be wearing this.
Basic Pants: NIKE Men’s Athletic Track Tight Pants ($53)
Ok, you’re probably going to need to wear another layer underneath the NIKE Men’s Athletic Track Tight Pants but for now — this is the most basic pair of pants you need to wear while out. Made from a polyester blend, they utilize Nike’s Dri-FIT technology to wick sweat away from your body so you feel comfortable and far from wet and sweaty at the end of your run.
In addition, it has zippered side seam pockets plus a drop-in waistband pocket so it’s pretty easy to store things. A zip hem helps with slipping them on or off over your shoes too. It’s the little things that matter after all.
Make sure you buy a size larger than usual as you need to put an extra layer on underneath during the extra cold days.
Base Layer Top: Tesla Men’s Thermal Wintergear Compression Baselayer Long Sleeve Top ($10-$17)
So, it’s a lot colder than it was earlier in the year. What do you do? Ok, you still wear your regular t-shirt but underneath that, buy a Tesla Men’s Thermal Wintergear Compression Baselayer Long Sleeve Top and wear that.
It’s designed to keep you snug and warm by fitting closely to your body. It still has room for air circulation, as well as wicking sweat away from your body, but ultimately, it’s another line of defense against the cold. It might look quite thin but it’s deceptively cozy. It’s just what you need when things get cold outside.
Base Layer Bottoms: Duofold Men’s Mid-Weight Wicking Thermal Pants ($9-$15)
Like with the tops you wear, you need an extra layer for your pants too. The Duofold Men’s Mid-Weight Wicking Thermal Pants are a great idea as they’re a cozy fit that’s part cotton and part polyester. They have…
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