As you may have picked up by now, I’m a pretty simple guy when it comes to running. When you have a basic, no-frills approach, it’s easier to make running more convenient and something that you can and want to do year round. So if you want a dissertation about the latest fashions in running apparel, you’re in the wrong book.
If I sound a little snippy here, it’s because too many runners are led to believe that they need a different outfit for every five-degree change in weather. Oddly enough, it’s usually the apparel manufacturers who will tell you this. One of the big running companies tells its apparel sales crew that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad apparel. Well, I’ve run through New England winters for the last 30 years, and trust me, there is such a thing as bad weather. So despite what the apparel makers and their minions would have you think, you don’t need all that much gear to run comfortably year round. In addition, bear in mind that you probably already have some clothes that will fit the bill. Also, you don’t have to get all of your gear at once, you can buy it as you need it. Good running apparel will last for several years, so consider your purchases an investment in your health and comfort.
If you’re going to run comfortably in most parts of the United States throughout the year, you should have the following in your running wardrobe:
- A couple of pairs of running shorts
- A couple of short-sleeve and a couple of long-sleeve T-shirts
- A singlet
- Either a pair of tights and a heavy top made of similar material or a running suit
- Gloves and a hat that fit snugly
- For women, a couple of sports bras
- A few pairs of running socks
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