Looking for tips on running in the winter.

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Winter time is almost here and I hate running in it. Even though I welcome the cold I do not enjoy what it does to me. So, I am looking for tips and tricks to beating the cold and getting through my early morning runs as comfortably as I can. I am on a tight budget so I would also like to know cheap cold weather gear I can get that will help. The one thing that I dislike the most is the feeling in my lungs when I am breathing in that cold air. I figured the experienced and long time runners on here would have some tips for getting through winter.
 
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If you are right handed

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If you are left handed:

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You are in Georgia, and you are bitching about the cold? Give me a break. ;-)

BSF, I am not a doctor, but I do have a tendency towards exercise-induced asthma myself, which is what I think you're talking about when you talk about that feeling in your lungs. The good news is that I have found the best cure for that seems to be just getting out there and running anyway! I theorize that one can "acclimate" to the cold, just like the heat. One can buy a "gaitor" (I think they're called) to cover your mouth, but I never liked those. I felt like they obstructed my breathing. Plus, they tended to get all slimy and gross.

As to dressing, it's all about layering. Bottom layer should be thin, snug, and preferably sweat-wicking; then a looser layer of fleece or some such; then an outer layer of a water- and wind-resistant material. (If it's cold enough for three layers.) Plus gloves, hat, and/or ear covering. Don't make the rookie mistake and overdress: you should be a little chilly at the start, because you will warm up as you go, and you don't want to OVERheat before you're done. Plus the obvious strategy of trying to run during the warmest part of the day if that's a possibility. And if all else fails, hit the dreadmill! ;-)
 
I agree with Joe.

I too hate those gators. They just seem to make my face all wet and slimy. I dont wear them.

I shave my head so getting cold is a real issue for me. I wear a a good moisture wicking skully from REI, jogging gloves from NIKE a long sleeve white T with a moisture wicking under armor type shirt below it. Shorts or running pants to compensate between 55 and 25 degree winter days. That's about as cold is it gets around here in North Carolina. Wind can be a real whore so be sure you have more than one layer. Moisture wicking underneath layer and a good hat are the real keys for me. Everything else I can control by running my nuts off and working up some heat.

Don't forget L, R, L, R, L, R (lather rinse and repeat)

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I got into wearing gators when I was in Iraq. But I could not wear one while running. I would think that would hender my breathing.

Thanks for the advice on layering. I am sure I would have over dressed. I either over or under dress for winter runs. Becuase the weather changes so suddenly down here it is hard to guage.
 
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