What and where can I get winter running gear?

[audit13]

I'm looking to get some decent winter running gear. I'm also looking for suggestions in terms of good fabrics for pants and jackets. In the past, I wore baggy cotton track pants and cotton sweatshirts with a Polartec jacket. I found this stuff uncomfortable because it absorbs moisture and causes me to get too warm.

Any info would be appreciated.

[bananaman]

For a top, I recommend the Under Armour "Cold Wear" turtle neck. It's tightly fitted so you can wear another layer over top, which I recommend anyways. Something like a long-sleeve Dri-Fit/Sphere Dry should be fine for days like today.

For legs, I personally use the Regatta Sport Premier Lycra/Dritech tights. I used to row so having a pair of these tights that keeps you warm and dry is a necessity. If it's cold, I usually layer with a pair of warm-up pants (as long as it is not cotton).

Basically, try to get tight-fitted, dri-tech/lycra as your base layer and synthetic-material for outerwear. You can easily find such types of clothes online by checking out the Running Room, Regatta Sport, Under Armour, etc...

[audit13]

For a top, I recommend the Under Armour "Cold Wear" turtle neck. It's tightly fitted so you can wear another layer over top, which I recommend anyways. Something like a long-sleeve Dri-Fit/Sphere Dry should be fine for days like today.

For legs, I personally use the Regatta Sport Premier Lycra/Dritech tights. I used to row so having a pair of these tights that keeps you warm and dry is a necessity. If it's cold, I usually layer with a pair of warm-up pants (as long as it is not cotton).

Basically, try to get tight-fitted, dri-tech/lycra as your base layer and synthetic-material for outerwear. You can easily find such types of clothes online by checking out the Running Room, Regatta Sport, Under Armour, etc...

Thanks for the information. I'm going to check out the Running Room and Mountain Equipment Co-Op since these stores are near my office. I don't consider myself a great runner (takes me about an hour to run 14km) but at least I can look like a runner:lol:

[mightyscoop1]

Thanks for the information. I'm going to check out the Running Room and Mountain Equipment Co-Op since these stores are near my office. I don't consider myself a great runner (takes me about an hour to run 14km) but at least I can look like a runner:lol:

That's 4:15/km over 14 km. Why don't you think that's a good time? That's probably in the top 1% of runners in the world. Is that not good enough?

[dasaylay]

Don't forget, if you need to buy anything from MEC, you're gonna need a membership which is a 1-time fee of $5. Good products though, and Running Room is great too. Picked up a pair of trainers there this past week.

[audit13]

That's 4:15/km over 14 km. Why don't you think that's a good time? That's probably in the top 1% of runners in the world. Is that not good enough?

Sorry, I messed up the the time. It should have read an hour and a half. Duh :lol:

[Fragle]

Thats still a really really good pace! ~ 6:36/km for 90min

[audit13]

Thats still a really really good pace! ~ 6:36/km for 90min

Thanks for the ego boost. I'm slow compared to other people in my office. I used to be faster, bu, since I've reached a certain age, I move a little more slowly. :)