Savor the Run · Field Guide 01
Run ready:
what to wear
A starting wardrobe for steady road runs of roughly 40–90 minutes.
Find the temperature row, then move across for wind or wet weather. Add or remove one layer if you normally run cold or warm.
TemperatureAir temperature before wind
Still & dryCalm or light breeze
Wind / exposedBreezy, gusty, open route
Rain / snowWet ground or precipitation
Mild55–64°F13–18°C
ShortsLight tee
ShortsLight teeWind vest
ShortsLight teeBrim cap
Optional light shell
Cool45–54°F7–12°C
ShortsLong sleeve
ShortsLong sleeveWind vest
Light tightsLong sleeveRain shell
Cold35–44°F2–6°C
TightsLong sleeve
TightsLong sleeveWind vestLight gloves
TightsLong sleeveRain shellBrim cap
Wintry25–34°F−4–1°C
Thermal tightsWarm topGloves
Thermal tightsWarm topWind shellBeanie
Thermal tightsWarm topWeather shellWarm socks
Very cold15–24°F−9–−5°C
Thermal tightsThermal topWarm vestBeanie
Thermal tightsThermal topWind shellWarm gloves
Thermal tightsThermal topWeather shellGrip shoes
Cover exposed skin
Frigid5–14°F−15–−10°C
2 lower layersThermal topOuter shellWarm gloves
Add hat + face cover
2 lower layers2 upper layersWind shellHat + gaiter
Check wind chill
2 lower layers2 upper layersWeather shellGrip shoes
Short, familiar route
ExtremeBelow 5°FBelow −15°C
Insulated lowerLayered upperProtective shellFull coverage
Indoor option may be wiser
Insulated lowerLayered upperWind barrierMittens
Frostbite risk: check alerts
Insulated lowerLayered upperWeather barrierWinter grip
Consider postponing