Re: New to cold weather running--what to wear?
The brand does not particularly matter since most brands like Nike, Adidas, Mizuno, Brooks, etc. make running clothes with wicking capabilities. I know they can be pricey, but I suggest shopping at stores like Ross, TJMaxx, and Marshalls if you have them where you live. They are outlet type stores, but there's usually not much wrong with the items at all. As far as dressing for cold weather, the key is layers. You will warm up once you get going, so you need to be able to remove each layer if you need to, such as taking off a jacket and tying it around your waist. It's most important to keep your hands and head warm. That's why at a lot of marathons held in cold weather, you will see runners in shorts and tank tops, but wearing gloves and hats. So if it is cold, dress in layers, such as shorts, tights, running pants, and short-sleeve shirt, long-sleeve shirt, vest, jacket for example. That doesn't mean you must wear all those layers and you may need more depending just how cold it is. Basically, you don't want to wear a big bulky coat that you can't move easily in and makes you hot once you are warmed up. Just experiment with different temperatures. Once you find what works, you will likely enjoy running in the winter more than in hot weather.
