{"id":19703,"date":"2022-11-30T11:34:17","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T10:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.220triathlon.com\/?p=9258"},"modified":"2022-11-30T13:23:20","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T12:23:20","slug":"winter-running-gear-what-to-wear-when-running-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/220triathlon\/rss_feed\/winter-running-gear-what-to-wear-when-running-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter running gear: what to wear when running in winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By 220 Triathlon Team\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 30 November 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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As athletes participating in outdoor sports and training year-round, we have to find ways to cope with the cold at this time of year. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside our basic hardiness, there are numerous strategies we can employ, with the main one being the kit we wear. So with that in mind, here are just a few pointers on what winter running gear to wear so you stay warm and toasty, no matter what the elements are doing\u2026<\/p>\n

What running gear do you need in winter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When the temperature starts to drop, it\u2019s time to start thinking about the extra kit you need to wear to stay safe and comfortable.<\/p>\n

Exactly what you\u2019ll need to wear will vary from person to person, as we all feel the cold differently and some people tend to warm up a lot more than others when exercising.<\/p>\n

However, there is a core method to staying warm and comfortable in cold conditions, and that\u2019s layering.<\/p>\n

By having an arsenal of winter running gear available to you, you can pick and choose what you need depending on conditions. So what exactly should be in your kit cupboard?<\/p>\n

Running base layer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The first investment you should make is a running base layer<\/a><\/strong>. This sits next to the skin and is designed to wick moisture (perspiration) away, while adding additional warmth by trapping heat as it leaves your body.<\/span><\/p>\n

For winter base layers, you\u2019ll find garments made of synthetic fibres (such as polyester), natural fibres (merino wool) or a combination of both. We prefer the latter, as it\u2019ll combine the benefits of synthetic (durability, moisture wicking) with the benefits of merino (high warmth-to-weight, warm when wet, naturally anti-microbial).<\/p>\n

It also needs to be lightweight and relatively tight-fitting to avoid sweat pooling on the skin beneath it, so avoid cotton, as it tends to hold moisture next to the skin long after you finish sweating, increasing heat-loss exponentially.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winter running base layers typically feature long sleeves and often utilise a higher collar. If this is the case, we always like to see a neck zip, as it helps you regulate your temperature and dump heat if you feel too hot.<\/p>\n

Depending on temperatures and how much insulation your base layer offers, you can wear it on its own or underneath your standard running top<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Our recommendation: Montane Dart Thermo Zip<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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