Workout Gear Layering Guide for The Weather
F3 Workouts are held outdoors regardless of rain or snow, and heat or cold.
These are just some loose guides on what may help some guys running hotter/colder than others. Also keep in mind as you get moving you may want to take off one of your top layers. Adjust for windchill, humidity and personal preference.
Very Important: Cotton is the enemy! Cotton is NOT a good base layer, it absorbs moisture and keeps your body cold in cold weather, make sure your base layer is moisture wicking, cotton can be second layer though.
Outdoor Temperatures Greater Then 50° F(> 10° C)
- Moisture wicking workout t-shirt and shorts make a great base layer.
Outdoor Temperatures Between 40° to 50° F (4° to 10° C)
- Swap out your short sleeve shirt for a long sleeve shirt and/or light pants.
Outdoor Temperatures Between 30° to 40° F (-1° to 10° 4° C)
- Either light workout pants or a set of base layers under shorts and t-shirt.
- Headband/hat especially for those with less hair like me.
Outdoor Temperatures Between 20-30 degrees
- Thermal base layer top/bottom with long pants and long sleeve shirt.
- Thicker Nitrile Gloves or wool liners under your normal gloves.
- Earmuffs/headband/hat especially for those with less hair like me.
- Merino wool socks
Outdoor Temperatures Between 10° to 20° F (degrees
- Base layers top/bottom
- Thicker sweat pants
- Long sleeve shirt and a sweatshirt or hoodie
- Balaclava or Facemask and hat
- Thicker Nitrile Gloves or wool liners under your normal gloves.
- Merino wool socks
- Gortex/Waterproof shoes
Outdoor Temperatures Below 30° F (<-6° C)
- Base layers top/bottom
- Thicker sweat pants or snow pants
- Long sleeve shirt and jacket or hoodie
- Balaclava or Facemask and hat
- Two pairs of socks
- Injinji Toe socks work good as a baselayer sock
- Merino Wool as a second layer
- Wool Liners along with mittens
- Boots or Gortex/Waterproof Shoes
Gloom Workout Laying Guide
If your gonna be miserable in the gloom working out might as well be comfortable doing it in the various weather conditions.
Need More Tips?
Need more gear tips or need ideas where to shop? Check out our gear guide here on F3Naperville.com.
