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I tried running in -5C (23F) in my 4” running shorts this year! It’s fantastic. Put on some gloves and a hat, an extra layer on top, and you’re gold. After 5km

by Swizec 5y ago

I tried running in -5C (23F) in my 4” running shorts this year! It’s fantastic. Put on some gloves and a hat, an extra layer on top, and you’re gold. After 5km you’re back to being a sweaty beast. Biggest problem ended up being all the soaked through clothes when I stopped. Instant omgsocoldwtfamidoing. But while you’re moving it’s great, you can even run faster than normal because heat dissipation is one of the biggest limiting factors in workout performance.

slibhb 5y ago
If you dress for running in the cold perfectly you won't sweat much. You have to endure 5-10 minutes of cold before you warm up, which is unpleasant and convinces most people they need to run in a jacket. Alternatively, you can start with an extra layer and take it off when you start sweating. And yeah, you need to layer up or get inside as soon as you stop or you'll start shivering. I prefer running in the cold, it feels great. Never thought I'd be Calvin's dad but here we are: https://picayune.uclick.com/comics/ch/1993/ch930101.gif https://picayune.uclick.com/comics/ch/1993/ch930101.gif