Subject: RE: How to search online for winter weather running clothes I've got a couple of different pairs of tights, of varying thicknesses. I also have fleecy-line Sugoi tights (they also make running gear, not just cycling stuff) that I wear when it's cold. I prefer tights in the winter, actually - they feel warmer than regular pants. Sort of like compression clothing - squeezes your muscles a little and gets the blood flowing. For tops, I have various base layers that I wear in any combination with more structured running tops, when it's cold. The good thing about base layers is that as the weather warms up, you can just wear them by themselves with a pair of tights, capris or shorts. I have both short and long sleeve, depending on how cold or windy it is. It's just my personal preference but I feel warmer in tighter clothing, or at least having a tighter layer underneath a bigger running top. For hands, I am usually fine with the cheap $5 stretchy gloves from Target. For my head, I've got a fleecy headband and a fleecy cap or two. DC doesn't get super-cold to warrant needing a balaclava - I simply will skip that day if it's that freakin' cold, since it's doesn't happen very often around here. If I cycled outside during the winter, I'd definitely get one, though. For running, a high necked top and the headband (that covers my ears) is usually enough. My shoes are pretty vented (most are, I think) and I wear the smartwool socks - those keep my feet plenty warm. Edited by wurkit_gurl 2008-12-16 8:45 PM
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