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#6,077
Orangesmokey said:
Goldie.. I would recommend going to Fleet Feet in Turkey Creek since you live in Knoxville. You can try on a lot of different shoes and find one that feels good to you. That's where I bought my last two pair of Brooks and my Brooks trail shoes.
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That's the best way to do it
 
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Nerd-Vol said:
Wait, so I what about my fitness? Or will the half speed keep me?
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You only dramatically lose fitness if you become a couch potato. Going half speed for a week allows your body to recover while keeping the gains you've made.
 
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Goldie said:
I am in the market for a new shoe. Any suggestions? I have been running with a Nike Lunarglide 4 and it has been pretty smooth but a little snug. I need something minimalist and have been looking at this Brooks shoe

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Give the shoe finder/advisor tool a whirl on runners world.com. I found it to be very useful. Helped me find a great shoe.
 
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#6,082
What clothing do you guys wear when you run in the cold? I have a pair of leg warmers and arm warmers I wear when I bike, but the leg warmers tend to just fall down to my ankles. I also tend to overheat pretty quickly.
 
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VOLatile said:
What clothing do you guys wear when you run in the cold? I have a pair of leg warmers and arm warmers I wear when I bike, but the leg warmers tend to just fall down to my ankles. I also tend to overheat pretty quickly.
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A long sleeve shirt(not cotton) and a pair of nike pants, gloves and a beanie.
 
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VOLatile said:
What clothing do you guys wear when you run in the cold? I have a pair of leg warmers and arm warmers I wear when I bike, but the leg warmers tend to just fall down to my ankles. I also tend to overheat pretty quickly.
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Running tights, shorts, maybe some running pants. Moisture wicking stuff for the top. I don't mind running in the cold down to 18 or so. I actually struggle to dress appropriately for the 45 degree days.
 
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Nerd-Vol said:
Running tights, shorts, maybe some running pants. Moisture wicking stuff for the top. I don't mind running in the cold down to 18 or so. I actually struggle to dress appropriately for the 45 degree days.
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Dress as if it's 10° warmer than what the temp says. Ideally you want to a little chilly when you start your run. After 5-10 minutes your body heat will warm you up.
 
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VOLatile said:
What clothing do you guys wear when you run in the cold? I have a pair of leg warmers and arm warmers I wear when I bike, but the leg warmers tend to just fall down to my ankles. I also tend to overheat pretty quickly.
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40° - running pants, under armour long sleeve, moisture wicking hat

35° - add a running t-shirt over top and gloves

30° - tights under the pants, windbreaker/sweatshirt/running jacket depending on how far below 30 it is.
 
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#6,087
#6,087
Under Armor compression pants and Nike compression long sleeve shirt. Once I get going it's usually enough to keep me warm and more. You have to invest a little in the clothing but it's well worth it.
 
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I have both Nike and UA compression pants and shirts that work well. I don't like running in loose-fitting pants. Thin UA gloves and a beanie to keep the ears warm.
 
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Even though I'm in the woods and almost no one sees me, I can't bring myself to wear running tights or compression pants.
 
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tri_vol said:
Even though I'm in the woods and almost no one sees me, I can't bring myself to wear running tights or compression pants.
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As a heterosexual male, I agree with this. ALthough I bet my booty would really pop in them.

I could maybe see myself wearing them underneath some baggy, manly gym shorts if I were desperate.

My solution is to just tough it out down to about 35 or 40 degrees. Beyond that, just call it a lazy day and hope it's warmer tomorrow.
 
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Thrasher865 said:
As a heterosexual male, I agree with this. ALthough I bet my booty would really pop in them.

I could maybe see myself wearing them underneath some baggy, manly gym shorts if I were desperate.

My solution is to just tough it out down to about 35 or 40 degrees. Beyond that, just call it a lazy day and hope it's warmer tomorrow.
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I spend my summers in lycra bike clothing. I have no shame.
 
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VOLatile said:
I spend my summers in lycra bike clothing. I have no shame.
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That's what I can't figure out. I'll throw on my bike shorts and jersey, ride down to the coffee shop, sit inside and have breakfast without a care. But run in the woods in tights, nope.
 
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tri_vol said:
That's what I can't figure out. I'll throw on my bike shorts and jersey, ride down to the coffee shop, sit inside and have breakfast without a care. But run in the woods in tights, nope.
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I'd probably wear running shorts over the tights. I think it mostly has to do with social norms.

I would rock some yoga pants in public if it was socially acceptable. Those are comfortable.
 
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Thrasher865 said:
As a heterosexual male, I agree with this. ALthough I bet my booty would really pop in them.

I could maybe see myself wearing them underneath some baggy, manly gym shorts if I were desperate.

My solution is to just tough it out down to about 35 or 40 degrees. Beyond that, just call it a lazy day and hope it's warmer tomorrow.
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I wear the tights under the shorts because the tights have no pockets.
 
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I got a bit lucky, my first race they gave me a nice shirt made for running in, so now I can rock it whenever I want. But, even when its cold, I wear shorts. I blame years of football and baseball in cold weather.
 
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Daloth said:
I got a bit lucky, my first race they gave me a nice shirt made for running in, so now I can rock it whenever I want. But, even when its cold, I wear shorts. I blame years of football and baseball in cold weather.
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I don't know what my excuse is. I've bought the tights and I'm not afraid to wear them, but I run in shorts whenever possible. Like I'm about to now. I've worn three layers on top just to be in shorts. I also find gloves worthless for me. I'll rock a beanie if it's below 30, but gloves come off within the first mile.
 
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