Wish I had some advice.   I'm very interested in this subject too.  Hope you get some responses soon!

The right attire is key.  I also run outdoors in all weather conditions, but just prepare for the the most severe temps/wind chill factors with things like thermal vests, fleece/wool headwear, dressing in layers (wicking base) along with synthetic pants (not cotton sweats), coolmax socks and items for the face and neck that are mostly marketing to skiers.  Also, consider investing a some good trail shoes for winter running.  A bit heavier, but better protection and resistant to the elements with improved traction. 

It does require a bit of an adjustment period and sometimes it is tricky to get the right combination with changing temps, but just experiment and things will come together.  Sometimes, I go out around a few blocks and come back to make some changes before heading on the full route.  (I gave up depending on any exact weather forcasts).  Individual bodies react in different ways to the elements on different days for various reasons, and then things change quickly in winter.  The good news is that it is always better to over-compensate than under-prepare.  Usually, the only consequence is a little extra perspiration. 

Congrats on completing C25K and best wishes. 

here you go!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eC5toC0vms&feature=relmfu

I have a follow up question - right now it's been about 50-60 degrees when I run at 5 am-ish.  I have a jacket that i wear that is 95% polyester and while it keeps me warm, its not long before I am too hot and have to shed it. IS there another fabric type I should be wearing?  I am looking at my road runner sports site, but confused about what type of fabric i need for the 35-60 degree range.

Thanks!

Under Armour Cold Gear.  Thats what I wear.  It is so worth the money.  Living on Long Island our wionters can get very cold.  My rule of thumb is 28 degrees.  28 and above I am outside. Below 28 I hit the dreadmill.

I wear UA Cold Gear leggings and shorts over them as well as a UA turtle neck l/s shirt under a sweatshirt as well as tech dry gloves and a UA hat and I am good to go. 

The UA cold gear wicks away the sweat and keeps you dry and warm. 

Mike

lsivak2012 wrote:

 

I have a follow up question - right now it's been about 50-60 degrees when I run at 5 am-ish.  I have a jacket that i wear that is 95% polyester and while it keeps me warm, its not long before I am too hot and have to shed it. IS there another fabric type I should be wearing?  I am looking at my road runner sports site, but confused about what type of fabric i need for the 35-60 degree range.

 

Thanks!

I consider 50-60 deg to be ideal running weather. In that range I go with a T-shirt and shorts: long sleeves for low 50's, especially if windy, but short sleeves for high 50's and above. Too hot for a jacket of any sort.

In the 40-50 deg range I use two T-shirts: short sleeves under long sleeves. And shorts. Towards 40 deg I add thin gloves and a cap. I do have a thin breathable jacket with a hood and brim which I substitute for the long sleeve T-shirt if it's raining.

Only occasionally do I run below 40 deg, because it doesn't get colder where I live. If I'm on travel and it's in the 30-40 deg range, I borrow from my hiking clothes and add a thin polypro fleece (so three layers on top: two T-shirts and the fleece), thin long leggings, wool socks, wool cap and mid-weight gloves. Looks a little funky but it's nicely breathable and meets the temperature needs well.