Essential Gear For Cold-Weather Running
Before you settle for the treadmill, pick up some winter gear and head outside for a run.
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Smartwool Neck Gaiter
Made with 100 percent merino wool, this warm and comfy gaiter is long enough to pull over your nose in harsh weather conditions, and is thick enough to seal off your jacket’s neck in brisk temperatures. $28, Smartwool.com
Columbia Wind Bloc Beanie
This cozy cap protects your head from the cold with its windproof fleece yet is also breathable enough to combat overheating. The fabric has some stretch, and the hemline runs low enough to cover your ears. $28, Columbia.com
Brooks Men’s Silver Bullet Jacket II
Lined with an aluminum membrane and made with windproof, water-resistant fabric, this jacket will keep you toasty throughout the winter. It features two zippered pockets, thumbholes, reflective details plus a stowable hood. Also available in women’s. $170, Brooksrunning.com
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Brooks Women’s Adapt Vest
This pullover-style half-zip vest is made of a water-resistant and windproof fabric with reflective details, and the down-like stuffing keeps it lightweight yet very warm. It’s recommended for temperatures 40 degrees and below. Also available in men’s. $110, Brooksrunning.com
Amphipod Vizlet LED Triangles
The bright red flashing LED light on these reflective triangles will be sure to keep you visible on the road side. And its dual magnetic closure makes it easy to attach to just about anything—waistband, collar, hydration belt—without adding noticeable weight (each weighs less than half an ounce). $19.95 for set of two, Amphipod.com
NATHAN SpeedShift
Made for colder temps (30–40 degrees), these running gloves come with a built-in removable LED light for maximum visibility, a wipe-away area on the thumbs, and material on the fingertips that allows you to operate a touchscreen phone. $50, Nathansports.com
Balega Merino Enduro Quarter
Thanks to a higher over-the-ankle cut, this medium-volume sock won’t allow chilly air to seep in between your pants and shoes. Made with 52 percent merino wool blended with moisture-wicking fibers, it’ll keep your toes cozy without overheating. $12, Balega.com
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