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    Perpetual_beta
    Haraki san Student
    Joined: 17 May 2022

    @goosehd

    Patagonia tights are good, airshed top is superb.
    I run exclusively outside down to -25 C.  Mostly trails.
    Merino layers, sometime with wicking layer underneath. Layer bottom as well with merino longs and pants if cold. Check out pathproject for good running stuff as well. And jinjii toe socks for cold weather.

    In frigid cold, cycling jackets are great for storage so you don't have to take gloves off to work zippers.

    Goretex shoes never worked for me. Once wet, they stay wet forever. In dry snow no problem.  Hope they will work great for you.

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      goosehd
      Mod Squad
      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

      @Perpetual_beta Thank you for the advice and tips!!  I have dabbled running outside for years, but could never get my layering right to be comfortable.  In the past five years the kids have started skiing and I decided to start investing in better layers so that I remained warm and dry.  In the last couple of months I wanted to try some of the layers outside running to see how they work and am pleasantly surprised at how they are working.

      I use an under armour shirt as a base layer for wicking, merino wool hoodie for warmth, and the Patagonia wind shell as my outer.  Very comfortable today and with them being zip up hoodies, I’m able to control the heat.

      Good heads up on the shoes and I’ll watch it.  There’s nothing I hate more than running with cold, wet feet…

      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

        Do y'all use spikes when running in ice and snow?

        I've got these overly aggressive, hardwood-shredding beasts and I love them for non-showshoe winter hikes.
        https://kahtoola.com/traction/microspikes-footwear-traction/

        Think it, be it.

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          goosehd
          Mod Squad
          Joined: 8 Apr 2016

          I haven’t used them for running, but when it gets icy I have used these before to shovel snow or work outside.

          Typically when it’s icy, I just workout indoors.  Snow I don’t mind running in, but I do adjust my stride to more of a jog and look for paths or least resistance…

          "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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            Perpetual_beta
            Haraki san Student
            Joined: 17 May 2022

            All these traction things slip or are not flexible enough for running.

            Either use icebug shoes (running shoes will built in studs from Sweden, https://icebug.com/p/pytho6-m-bugrip, pytho no gtx is my fave) or do this: http://skyrunner.com/screwshoe.htm. Basically using an old pair of trail running shoes and drill sheet metal screws into them.

            The latter is my go to because I can customize where I need the studs most.

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              Giles
              IHUK Crew
              Joined: 22 Sept 2009

              @goosehd:

              There’s nothing I hate more than running

              Fixed

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                goosehd
                Mod Squad
                Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                😃 😃

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  mclaincausey
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                  Oh, you most definitely can run in mine 😃 They have to be so tight that putting them on takes effort though.

                  Think it, be it.

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                    BloodnThunder
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 20 May 2015

                    I had several college teammates who ran in Yaktrax in the winter.  All of them loved them and each mentioned running in snowy/icy conditions was much easier than going without.

                    IG: Shadesofindig0

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                      goosehd
                      Mod Squad
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                      I measured my 5km route today and discovered it’s actually 5.34km’s.  I just improved my 5km time  😃

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        Seul
                        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                        Soooo hi y'all… Recovering alcoholic here  😃 Twenty five years of heavy drinking have caught up with me... I've been slowly trying to cut out drinking (drinking less is not an option for me, and yes there's days I still drink but hopefully in 2023 those'll occur less and less and less and less and…).

                        Anyway... I've def lost some weight since I decided to quit the booze Oct 17th... I've been walking a lot, mainly... But I wanna buy an exercise bike (hometrainer)... Here's what I have in mind... Please: post comments on what else to buy, what NOT to buy and so on... Be aware I'm located in Belgium and will only buy EU-located gear...

                        Reasons I'm buying this: adjustable saddle and steer... Comfy, gel padded saddle... No Bluetooth or app connectability which I won't need cause the future already pisses me off (so I won't be paying for summat I don't need)... It's pretty basic but I think it'll be good quality/ price-wise...

                        https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/tunturi-star-fit-e100-hometrainer-ergometer-fitness-fiets/9200000099484159/

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                          Tmulltuous
                          Haraki san Student
                          Joined: 29 Mar 2022

                          @Seul Good on you. I don't think peloton is available in Belgium, but you could maybe get a bike, wahoo kickr, heart rate monitor, and trainer road or something comparable as an ideal setup. If you want to go with what you linked to you would need a heart rate monitor with it at a minimum. You can get padded bike shorts.

                          Look into maffetone method and zone 2 training. Build you're aerobic fitness SLOWLY. I'm not a doctor or a trainer, but be very careful doing too much too soon. Listen to your body. Put on a tv show, podcast, book, youtube, whatever and cruise. AFter you get to a moderate level of fitness add in HIIT on occasion.

                          Diet wise don't drink calories, try to only eat whole foods, avoid processed oils.

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                            Nik
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                            Congratulations on the healthier habits bike looks cool hope there's a return option in case you do end up deciding you like the future and want to connect to apps which does make biking inside a lot more enjoyable. Is there a shop nearby you to try things out?

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                            • GraemeG
                              Graeme
                              啓蒙家
                              Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                              @Seul I meant to reply a couple of days ago, so sorry for the delay.

                              Have you had an exercise bike before? I'm aware that a lot of them end up as being very expensive clothes racks, rather than being used for their intended purpose. My brother has one like that. I would suggest using a gym, especially if you can find one that doesn't tie you into a twelve-month contract and try the bikes then.

                              Beyond that, I think that the best fitness advice is to do what you enjoy and make small changes. Or big ones, like cutting out (most of) the beer. 😃

                              And well done on the weight loss. I know that can be hard work.

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                                Perpetual_beta
                                Haraki san Student
                                Joined: 17 May 2022

                                @Tmulltuous got it right - could not agree more.

                                Peleton hardware is suboptimal with poor QA - according to those colleagues whom I could not talk out of it.

                                Bike, wahoo kickr, zwift/groovy or youtube/movies, gives you great versatility. You can upgrade individual components, ride outside etc. Bike position is very important as you start out. May be get some expert advice.

                                Also agree with zone 2 training for the best way for beginners to start. Maffetone is also a decent beginners resource for nutritional aspects. https://philmaffetone.com/ Most of this stuff is pretty well validated by now.

                                Consistency is key, be patient.

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                                  Seul
                                  Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                  @Graeme:

                                  Have you had an exercise bike before? I'm aware that a lot of them end up as being very expensive clothes racks

                                  Truth! But I've been using my brother's… Love it... I also have the space... I'll just have to download enough long war movies to watch whilst "cycling"... It's def a long term thing since I'll need a lot of time getting rid of the habit of drinking... It's just an addition to going on walks and living healthier...

                                  Thanks for all the advice and happy new year, folk!

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                                    Seul
                                    Joined: 24 Nov 2009

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                                      sabergirl
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                      Sweet ride, Eli!

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                        Dmart
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 24 Mar 2021

                                        Enjoy!

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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          Slowly but surely…

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