If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my post last weekend about some of my new(ish) winter running gear. Winter is by far my least favorite season for running clothes. This year, I decided to make it my mission to find some things I actually like. At the very least I wanted to find one comfortable pair of running tights and a warm running jacket that was big enough to fit some layers underneath.
Considering it’s only been winter for about a month, I think I have done pretty well finding some good stuff already! I know I rely alot on other blog posts to get ideas for running gear so just like I did in the fall I will share a round up of some of my winter favorites. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to find the exact same item as what I have for some of these. I did my best to find something really close! A few of these I have had for years but they are worth sharing because they’ve worked out well and have lasted so long!
Winter Running Gear
This was the picture I shared last weekend. The top I’m wearing is the Sugoi Women’s MidZero Zip from Running Warehouse. I ordered a medium a few weeks ago but when I tried it on I didn’t think it would do well for layering. I sent it back and got a large and I think this will be perfect. They have other colors too but because it’s on sale they are running out quickly! (By the way, you can usually save 15% on sale items at Running Warehouse with coupon code FB15D!)
Also in this photo are the GapFit gFast Winterbrush leggings which Meredith recommended! Sadly, when I went to the website these were no longer in stock. The closest item I found was these GapFit gFast Compression Leggings. I had never tried Gap leggings for running before but these are so comfortable! I love the wide waistband and the large pockets. They fit perfectly and don’t slide down and are also long enough to cover my ankles.
New Shoes!
Ok, so not a “winter item” (unless you add on some YakTrax) but while I was on my mission for a warm running top I couldn’t resist buying the new Brooks Launch 4s. My Launch 3s were probably past their prime, and sometimes I am a sucker for trying the new model of a shoe. These seem a bit stiffer than the 3s but that may be because they are new. The 3s are on sale so I might have to go and buy and cheap pair of those as well before they disappear.
Tops for Layering
For Christmas I asked for this Under Armour ColdGear Crew top for layering. I’ve been wearing it as my second layer on cold runs (over a tank top and under a jacket). It’s worked really well so far!
This Nike Womens Element 1/2 zip was another Christmas gift. I’ve had other versions of this top before and have also been happy with it. This particular 1/2 zip is soft and thin (but still somewhat warm). My plan for getting this was to have something I could wear as a top layer and adjust how many layers I wore based on the temperature. Sometimes it’s nice to have a top that’s not super heavy but is big enough to fit some warmer clothing underneath.
Leggings
Last winter I got these Under Armour Cold Gear Infrared leggings. They are my second favorite after the Gap ones. Again, I’m drawn to the wide waistband and soft, comfortable fit. They are warm but not super thick, if that makes sense.
Running Socks
I’ve probably mentioned these before but my favorite winter running socks are still the Thorlo Womens Experia Low-Cut Socks. The amount of cushioning is just right to keep your feet warm while still fitting comfortably into your running shoes!
Neck Warmer
A Neckwarmer is also a must-have for cold runs! I am 99% sure this is the one I have- if not it’s really close! (I’ve had it for a few years.) I like the little mesh mouth-nose cover that still allows you to breathe even when it’s covering your face!
Gloves/Mittens
Why choose one or the other when you can have both?! I was given these Saucony “Ulti-Mitts’ as a gift a few years ago. They can be worn as mittens or gloves (obviously they are warmer when you use the mittens) and the thumb and pointer fingers of the glove have a slots so your finger can come out if you need to use your phone without taking off the entire glove. I have several different pairs of running gloves, but these are the most versatile.
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What are you favorite items for winter running?
Do you buy really warm tops or focus on layering?
Are there any products you have had for years that you never want to give up?
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I didn’t realize you couldn’t get the winter brushed leggings! it’s so tricky too because all of the pants look the same at the gap but they aren’t. I love these for sure though and the thorlos experia socks! I would be lost without my neckwarmer and mittens, they are my favorite in the winter. oh and my hat.
They do look the same! I was glad I ordered the leggings when I did before they sold out.
People often poopoo neck warmers as not necessary I SAY THAT THEY ARE
Definitely necessary!
I too love those Saucony glove/mitt combos! My favorite winter tights are my Athleta thermal tights. They are so warm without being restrictive. I found them last fall at Marshalls, but I would pay full price for them–they are that good!
Those tights sound like a great find! Ive never thought to look in Marshalls for running clothes.
I love that there are a few brands that I trust to make great gear that never disappoints. UA, Sugoi and Nike always deliver. My winter gear is a collection of thick and thin.
Yep, those brands are definitely some of my favorite! And its always good to have a combo of thick and thin running gear for all temps.
I have some really warm tops from Mizuno and Patagonia that I love for layering in the winter. A neckwarmer is a must have also!
Layering is key! And I dont know what I would do without my neck warmer on really cold days!
I have to add hot pockets! I’ve gone through a Costco sized box of them in the last month! I’d die without them.
I have actually never used them for running! I guess Ive been able to keep my hands warm enough just with gloves.
I love my buff for winter running. My winter running gear tends to be smelly cause I wear it 3-4 days in a row!
Haha my headbands and gloves definitely start to smell because I dont wash them enough!
I love most of my gear from Under Armour… but I am partial to it since I’ve worked there for awhile! For me though I focus on layering when running that way if I get hot or cold, its more manageable then having to stop home and change.
Under Armour has some great stuff! Layering is really great for those runs when your not sure exactly how to dress.
UA does have great long sleeve shirts great for layering! I’ve also been eyeing these leggings from Athleta that have a thin lining of fleece. They seem perfect for running in the cold temperatures!
Those leggings sound perfect! I would love to get ones that are lined with fleece at some point.
I focus on layers because I warm up pretty quickly. I have a vest that works well at keeping my torso warm, but I don’t overheat.
I actually dont own any running vests. That would be great for winter running I think!
Curious as to what you like about the Gap leggings? Were they from Gap Body?
Yes! And I love them. Unfortunately it looks like the ones I got are sold out but you should definitely try a different pair!
I don’t have any particular brand loyalty, and have had great luck with stuff from Target and Old Navy (believe it or not). I guess I do have huge loyalty to SmartWool socks…oh gosh…I love the thick fit (no shows) and wear them for all of my long runs and races in the summer, and they are awesome for winter running, too.
I’ve found some good things at target and Old Navy too! Its nice to find reasonably priced stuff at stores like that.
i’ve never thought about getting a neck warmer! probably because we don’t experience the same cold weather that you guys do. but i definitely asked for a new pair of gloves for christmas, they make a huge difference!
I think the neck warmer is really helpful when its windy out!
UA does have some great layering options for all temps. I always searching for the perfect glove and this year I am loving my Mizuno gloves.
The perfect gloves are so important! Glad you found some good ones this year.
My friend has those mittens and says they aren’t really warm. But I do LOVE that you don’t have to take your whole hand out to use your phone. Brilliant!
And I’ve heard wonderful things about Sugoi. Need to find on sale. I think in a month or two I’ll start looking. 🙂
They aren’t my warmest gloves/mittens but my hands usually don’t get too cold. They work well for most of my winter runs, but if I lived somewhere colder I bet they wouldn’t be warm enough!
You look so cold in that neckwarmer pic! My winter running clothes are the same as my summer runner clothes which is nice in that I don’t have to buy anything if I don’t want to — but bad because cold weather clothes are really cute! I love the look of long sleeves, jackets, etc!
Sometimes I see people in winter running clothes and agree they look cute…I just think in general they are not as comfortable as summer clothes! I think I would like to run in capris and a tank or t-shirt all year round:)
Layers are key for me since I run down to -20 I love Under Armour Base Gear, and I have a great mock neck cold gear. I have several pairs of fleece lined tights and find double layering them works great. I feel like I have about a fourth of the running clothes for winter as I do for warmer weather running. They cost more and just aren’t as fun to run in
Wow, -20 is reallllly cold! Sounds like you have some good gear ready for that weather! Im not as much of a run of winter running clothes either, but its really important to have at least a few good items.