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Winter Running

How to dress for winter running

Winter running could be one of the most satisfying activities. The running itself is usually great, running on soft, silent snow in temperatures that help you stay cool. But also, this kind of running is often free from stress, allowing you to run at a comfortable pace and steadily build your mileage for the spring and summer season.

However, to fully enjoy running during the winter it’s important to dress properly. Our general clothing guide for running applies also to the winter season, but during the cold months there are some things you should pay extra attention to.

The Elements should never be

an excuse not to get out there. 

Thommy Bäcklin - Head of Product

Baselayer

Don't dress too warm

The Start

During the winter, it’s easy to be fooled by the low temperatures and dress too warm to avoid freezing. As a result, many runners wear clothes suitable for the first 10 minutes of the training session. But instead you should do the opposite. Dress to optimize comfort during the second half of the workout. Ideally, you should freeze a little in the beginning, even if it’s unpleasant. After just a few minutes running, you will soon be warm again.

Midlayer

Men

Midlayer

Women

Multiple Layers

Remember that it’s always better to buy thinner clothes and wear multiple layers. This creates layers of air in between the garments that provide more warmth than one thick garment. And if it gets too hot, you can easily remove a layer.

By dressing optimally all the way from the inside out you will stay both cool and dry, allowing you to work out harder and perform better.

Jackets & Vests

Protect against cold and wind

Jackets & Vests

To protect against low temperatures and cold wind, wear a lightweight windproof jacket outside the underwear or a vest with a thin padding at front and breathable fabric at the back. The latter outfit provides insulation where you need it the most; that is, on the front of the upper body, while effectively cooling you down on the arms for optimal working temperature. In addition, you get great freedom of movement.

Regulate the temperature

Hats

Regulate the temperature

Gloves

Regulate the temperature

A running session often runs through various terrain, along open and windy fields, through dense and quiet forests as well as uphill and downhill. When weather conditions and intensity change, its’ great to be able to use the clothes to quickly and easily adjust body temperature. Hat and gloves in various thicknesses, a vest and a jersey with thumb holes at the cuffs are great garments and accessories for this purpose. 

Furthermore, a vest is also a perfect item to use for heat regulation. The vest protects the torso but ventilates the arms and armpits. In addition, you can use the zipper to adjust the ventilation. Another option is to start your run wearing a hat and gloves and then, when you get warm, tuck them away in a pocket or on the inside of your tights/shorts. 

A so-called neck tube is also a great garment for regulating body temperature; pull it up to cover your face and ears if it’s cold, pull it down to protect the throat or put it in a pocket if you get too hot. Another good tip is to roll up the shirt or jacket sleeves at the wrists (where there are many superficial blood vessels) in order to quickly cool down.

Darkness

Visibility is key

Darkness

When you run on roads and in low-light conditions, it’s extra important that you are visible. The light from car headlamps is distributed close to the ground, so the lower the reflective details are placed on the body/garment the better. And by wearing reflective clothing on moving body parts, such as hands, feet and calves, you become extra visible in the dark. Also, the visibility on your right side is extra important in countries with right-hand traffic (the opposite goes for left-hand traffic).

In a place where the haunting darkness rule the day, light is an essential commodity. Drawing from this fact of Nordic life, Lumen comes with a glow-in-the-dark print that creates a uniquely stylish dazzle. 

Enjoy your winter runs!

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