Well, I better practice balancing then, so far I have been subscribing to that theory.Sound theory, but keeping your core hot enough to keep your feet warm, while not sweating much, is walking a razor's edge.
Eh, running clothes are just tools.Wow. There has been a lot of tech gear talk... I am stone age compared to all you folks. I really don't believe in all that stuff either.
I think that I picked up the same shirt and shorts at Target last week, when I was desperate for a run and without my usual gear. It's good stuff, but too thick for FL, where it can get hot and humid enough that the sweat never evaporates. Florida summers pretty much turn all tech shirts into a wet, sopping cotton T's.Lee, I'm not sure the exact material of my shirts, but they are mostly all the cheap Champion tech shirts from Target, real smooth and lightweight and I've never had a problem with chaffed nipples in them.
You are right; I just asked a german coworker. I don't want they anyway because I can't get them on over my feet and the shoulder straps don't stay up unless I hold my wings out.Isn't "Leather Laderhosen" redundant? Sort of like saying "Beef Steak"
OK, well thanks fellas, that's a lot of info to process. I like REI because there's a branch that's close and if I start shopping around at different stores I could spend a week at this, completely confused by all the consumer options the global economy of sweat shops has provided me. Best to stick to one store. Plus REI offers house brand equivalents of most of the gear for 20-30 percent less than the main brands. And then they give me a 5-10 percent member discount on everything. And they've further ellicited costumer loyalty by offering me $100 to sign up for their Visa Card. Plus the store is stocked with lots of outdoorsy sales staff, so I can pretend I'm in Boulder Colorado for a few minutes, enjoying a superior lifestyle, chatting about kayaking over a nice Shiraz or IPA..
I'll bet MEC has the same kind of stuff!!That is where I bought some of my Merino baselayers. Love that store, but alas they are not in Canada, and on top of that, they do not ship out this way either. I usually try to find one whenever I get south of the border.
Well, I kept the polyester base layer I got at REI - $30I just realized that you're getting a lot of "I wear this" and "I like this brand" comments, but maybe not a lot of specifics for your 26F weather.
long sleeve baselayer
jacket (cheaper at Amazon)
My best guess is that you could probably manage with these two items. Maybe buy a few wicking baselayers (of any brand) and wash those regularly, and then wash the jacket once weekly (if needed). I say best guess, because we haven't had any freezes in FL, since I bought these specific items.
Tights, sweats, and hat are all good, too. Those are available in wicking fabrics as well. However, your core is probably the most important and tricky to manage correctly.
Also, I'm wondering if you got this polartec fleece jacket from REI. I'm guessing that the wind goes right through that. This might be better, if you're into REI, as it's wind and water-resistant, but it's not a running specific jacket. If you're paying that much, then the PI jacket is the way to go. It's a softshell, has pit zips for venting, and fist mitts built in, and is recommended for temperatures between 8˚F and 22˚F.
Edit: "between 8˚F and 22F" - I should have read that part more carefully when I bought it. That's not going to happen in Orlando! Although, I got it for more than 50% off and use it as a warm-up jacket.
Yup, I agree with Silly. I shop for most of my stuff out of season also. You get the best bang for the buck that way.Well, ya know, it's not like you won't wear the clothes. When you think about it, you're going to spend a fair amount of time in these clothes, so it's a good idea to buy something that is going to be both durable and comfortable.
Check out Sierra Trading Post around February or March. I typically buy my winter running gear in the spring and my summer running gear in the fall.