What to Wear While Training in Winter / What to Wear While Training in Winter

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You are right; dressing well to train outdoors is not always easy. But by using the concept of “onion skin” or multi-layered system you can say goodbye to the winter cold! Keep in mind that you don't have to wear clothes that are on the cutting edge of technology and the latest trends. Here is some basic information:

The goal of the first layer is to keep the skin dry so as to decrease heat loss. For this layer, if you plan to spend several hours outdoors, one trick is to avoid cotton. It is therefore best to use clothes containing polyester fibers, fleece or merino wool. Make sure they are soft to the touch and note that there are several thicknesses depending on the season.

The second layer helps retain body heat while allowing moisture rejected by the first layer to pass through. The thriller is a good choice; it dries quickly and offers excellent comfort. If you don't have a fleece, one option would be to use a wool sweater because when wet it has the advantage of retaining heat.

The third layer is used to protect the body against external elements (wind, rain, snow). The ideal would be to wear a goretex coat which offers optimum waterproofing while allowing perspiration to escape to the outside. As these coats are often expensive, why not just use a windbreaker or some other small coat.

You would have understood it; no need to spend $500 to go play outside this winter. By avoiding down and choosing several layers of clothing you should be able to be very comfortable. A foolproof tip is to dress as if the thermometer were 10 degrees warmer and to take careful consideration of the sun and the wind. You can then put on your espadrilles (yes, even in winter!) and set off to discover new horizons. If, however, you only had one purchase to make, opt for a pair of merino wool socks!

Good training!

A text inspired by the book: Hiking in Quebec by Ulyssse

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You're right, it's not always easy to dress appropriately to train outside. But by using the “onion skin” approach, or the multilayer system, you can say goodbye to the winter cold! Keep in mind that you don't need to wear clothing designed with cutting-edge technology or the latest trends. Here is some basic information:

The point of the first layer is to keep the skin dry to reduce heat loss. If you're planning on spending several hours outside, you should avoid cotton for this layer. The best would be polyester, fleece or merino wool clothing. Make sure it is soft to the touch and remember that thickness varies according to the season.

The second layer keeps the body warm while allowing the warmth released from the first layer to pass through. Fleece is a good choice, it dries quickly and is very comfortable. If you don't have a fleece jacket, another option would be to use a wool sweater because once it is wet, it has the advantage of conserving heat.

The third layer protects the body from exterior elements (wind, rain, snow.) It would be best to wear a Gore-tex jacket because it is waterproof while letting perspiration to escape. Since these can be expensive, why not simply use a wind-breaker or another jacket?

You've got it: you don't need to spend $ 500 to get outside this winter. By avoiding cotton and favoring several layers of clothing, you should be very comfortable. It's important to dress as if it were 10 degrees warmer and to take into consideration the sun and wind. You can then put on espadrilles (yes, even in winter!) And go discover new horizons. If you can only make one purchase, go for a pair of merino wool socks!

Happy training!

Here is an article inspired by the hiking book “Hiking in Quebec”

Marie-Eve Riou

Marie-Ève ​​holds a bachelor's degree in medical biology fromUniversity of Montreal, a master's degree in kinesiology fromLava Universityl and a doctorate in exercise physiology carried out at theUniversity of Ottawa. Her training leaves her with a good knowledge of the impact of exercise on energy balance (daily physical activity and food intake) and therefore on weight variations. She loves running and is a certified trainer. She believes that in order to thrive in running, you don't need to be an athlete. Rather, it seeks to set realistic goals that allow you to surpass yourself. His initiative and creativity allow him to use cutting-edge technology tools to measure physiological parameters. Marie-Ève's goals are to continually surpass herself, to keep her knowledge up to date and to motivate those who are willing to be active in order to promote healthy lifestyle habits. She is also in charge of the Défi Entreprises in Gatineau/Ottawa.

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