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Re: First winter running - clothing advice

running01 — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:23:02 GMT

Running outside in the winter is awesome. Don't give in to using treadmills in the gym!

Don't forget about your feet though. You can spend tons of money on nice jackets and clothes, but if your feet your cold or wet, it's miserable. Water-proof shoes, running gaitors and good socks are what you need for a sweet winter running setup. Any socks made by Smartwool are good and Keen makes great trail running shoes.

If you are adventurous, you should consider getting some running snowshoes. They are way more fun in the snow that regular running shoes.

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

gardyner — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:44:06 GMT

Love the tough girls! Have worn them out twice so far: they are very attractive, comfortable, and functional. It was 13 degrees when I went out this morning, so I added some fleece tights underneath. Very happy with them, I'll want some shorter ones for warm weather, but hope to be another size by then.

Pam

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

cdtibbetts — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:27:23 GMT

You are quite welcome! That discount code is for 25% only until the end of the year, so I have been doing some serious shopping. (you can usually use it on sales, too...so watch the web site). It may be back at 15% at the first of the year

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

gardyner — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:42:59 GMT

This was the first time I had heard of skirtsports.com , had to check it out and purchased a pair of toughgirls. Thanks for posting your discount code, it made a HUGE difference! Can't wait to try them. I live in CO, so I'm going to need something for the cold weather.

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

emmygirl — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:42:09 GMT

The ToughGirl pants are expensive! I think the cheapest were $70. I'd try TJ Maxx where you can usually find good quality running gear (New Balance, Nike, etc) for MUCH cheaper. Then if you find you really like the feel of something you can go for the more pricey stuff. Just a thought.

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

tithers — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:16:13 GMT

I wore my tough girl to a triathlon end-of-season party yesterday...

Woot. I got so many questions/compliments about it!

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

cdtibbetts — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:55:19 GMT

I wear my ToughGirl around town all of the time. It's a great piece of clothing. It's not always about finding the least expensive deal but getting something functional that you really like.

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

tithers — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:48:55 GMT

I wouldn't wear a sweatshirt. Even in the winter, I sweat a lot. It will hold your moisture, which will make you colder.

I go back and forth between Atlanta and Connecticut in the winter, so I need quite the extensive wardrobe.

The Ice Queen pants/skirt are GREAT! They block the wind, keep me warm, etc. I totally can feel the difference when I wear that in CT compared to the tights I would wear in ATL (which does get cold here too!) I've got really sensitive skin, in the winter I turn bright red in the cold...take off my tights, my bootie and legs are red and freezing cold.

Anyhoo-the thin lining inside the Ice Queen has prevented me a lof of grief in the cold weather. I don't feel the sting w/those that I feel when I wear my thin black tights in CT in teh winter.

Bonus-it's totally HAWT! ...unlike my black tights, you can totally wear the Ice Queen or Tough Girl around town.

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

Outdoor runner2 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:14:04 GMT

If you want something that works well and not expensive..try:

www.zyflex.com

Re: First winter running - clothing advice

Outdoor runner2 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:09:43 GMT

I'm not sure how cold it gets ..usually here in Texas when it gets in low 40s here ..a thin layer of running tights ..sweat shirt and hat works fine..but it never snows in SE texas..so prob need something thicker in tights..perhaps more of a cotton blend.

Robert

Groves, TX