Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
Jolt, if you're going out in MA, then I have no excuse!
It's all a matter of dressing properly for the conditions, and I suppose it has a lot to do with what you're used to as well; I've lived in MA most of my life (but I'm currently looking for a job and will most likely have to relocate...positions for which I am in the process of being considered right now are in Maine and Minnesota so I might shortly be needing to learn how to deal with even colder weather). Some activities are better than others in the cold, too--I don't like riding in the cold b/c I find my extremities just don't stay warm (of course, that could also be a function of not having figured out the optimal clothing for it) but I love running on a cold day, especially on a trail. Just got back from a trail run, actually--it was about 28 degrees and I ran for a little under 40 minutes. I was wearing a midweight pair of pants and long sleeved top, a vest, wool mittens and a lightweight hat, and was quite comfortable. My hands were even sweating by the end...maybe I could get away with just a light pair of gloves.