What do you wear for running in the winter in MN?

[mosaic]

Another great layer for your legs are REI Power Stretch Tights (made of Polartec Power Stretch). I wear mine for both riding and walking in the cold winter weather here in Massachusetts.

And yes, I know, Minnesota gets considerably colder. But it's still a good layer.


--- Denise

We get a special mix of wind and cold though. I enjoy when it actually snows here, rather than just spitting ice bits at us.

[RunMamaRun]

We get a special mix of wind and cold though. I enjoy when it actually snows here, rather than just spitting ice bits at us.

That's one of my concerns....ice! Believe it or not, we get alot of ice/freezing rain out this way!

Thank you again for all the input! This is awesome information. I now look forward to doing a couple of runs outside this winter!

RunMamaRun

[triflor]

check out www.mec.ca Mountain Equipment Coop. I think most of my winter running gear is from there, and the quality to price is good!

[RunMamaRun]

check out www.mec.ca Mountain Equipment Coop. I think most of my winter running gear is from there, and the quality to price is good!

Thanks!
My inlaws are in Winnipeg and there is an MEC store there. I should check the stuff out and have her pick it up for me!

RunMamaRun

[Kano]

ice -- I saw folks walking around with these spikey things attached to their Sorel boots up in Anchorage last february. Perhaps there are some that can be affixed to something a bit lighter and more "foot snuggly" too. That would add an interesting dimension to running. Sorel boots -- when you put on the light weight shoes again come spring, it would be like being 20 pounds lighter, and if you can run in those buggers, you'll be tremendously fast in your summer gear!

Gosh I'm glad I don't deal with Minnesota winters anymore!

Karen in Boise

[colby]

ice -- I saw folks walking around with these spikey things attached to their Sorel boots up in Anchorage last february. Perhaps there are some that can be affixed to something a bit lighter and more "foot snuggly" too.

After searching for a while last winter, I decided if it was going to be nasty often enough I'd invest in the Stabilicers: http://www.32north.com/prod_sport.htm

Fortunately, I didn't have to, the snow and ice stayed mostly in the mountains There are a couple of other options, like the yaktraks, but the stabilicers looked the most natural.

[RedCanny]

Depending on how much snow you get this winter, you might want to consider trail running with snowshoes (smaller ones made for running).

I've just gotten back into running after taking several years off from the impact, and I am looking forward to continuing it though the winter. I may try the above, as I recall getting pretty spooked by the ice on sidewalks in my neighborhood. I had to really change my gait so that I didn't slip... and then later I gave up and found an indoor treadmill.

All the clothing advice the ladies have given is good- layer it up, and cover that head!