This morning we had our first taste of winter, and a sharp reminder it was! Many runners go into hibernation during winter, imagining that it is too cold to run. The alarm is greeted by simply pulling the doona cover higher and settling in for that last hour or so.
These days though there is some excellent gear available to keep you warm enough, without making you sweat on those snappy winter mornings.
From the bottom up here's some tips for keeping warm:
TIGHTS - you can wear either basic running tights or compression tights whcih are all the rage. Compression tights help reduce muscle vibration, aid circulation and are used generally for recovery as opposed to actual running. The most popular brand of compression tights are made by SKINS. Other brands are cheaper but don;t offer the strength and compression of Skins.
Other running tights simply help keep you warm If you are strapped for cash, head into Kmart and purchase some basic black tights from the ladies section, no one will very know. The only disadvantage is that they are cotton and not wicking. Another problem is that some guys are self conscious about wearing tights. You may also notice that other people haven't gotten over tights. My famliy fall about in fits of laughter when I appear in my tights!
Well, get over it everyone. Men have been wearing tights since before Shakespeare. If its good enough for Robin Hood its good enough for me!
LONG SLEEVE TOP: Must have for winter. Make sure it is a wicking material, COOLMAX is best.
GLOVES: White cotton gloves for $2.50. Just right for keeping your fingers warm without making your hands sweat.
EAR WARMERS: $15 from cycling shop, keep your ears warm and toasty
RUNNING JACKET: only for when it is VERY cold, get them cheap at aLDI ofr $20 or spend up big on a Asics one for $120.
Go on then, get out there and enjoy yourself!
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