At what temp do you go short?

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Heather

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Apr 30, 2012, 4:07:35 PM4/30/12
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I'm looking to do a fun post on my Runners' Notes blog on GoErie.com.
Tell me...at what temperature do you wear shorts? Seems everyone has
different temperature threshold. At what point to do you reach for
shorts instead of tights?

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Daniel Smith

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Apr 30, 2012, 4:09:01 PM4/30/12
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I always wear shorts! Hot, warm, cold, freezy! I'm crazy!

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Apr 30, 2012, 4:13:46 PM4/30/12
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45 degrees!

Dennis Albrewczynski
 

 


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Karen Manganaro

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Apr 30, 2012, 4:39:55 PM4/30/12
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Low 40's for either shorts or capris.

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Rick Armstrong

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Apr 30, 2012, 4:57:51 PM4/30/12
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I wear shorts at 40 and above, sometimes even cooler if it is not windy. My upper body is all that gets chilly so i still will wear a lite running jacket over a high tech shirt and a hat and gloves when in the low 40`s. If it was for a race, shorts and a singlet at 40. I`ve been running everyday, at least 6miles a day since 1974. Rick A.

Greg Wigham

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Apr 30, 2012, 5:10:23 PM4/30/12
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When I was in my 40's, anything above 40° was shorts weather. Now that I'm in my 50's, 50° or above seems to be the limit. We'll see what my 60's bring.

Greg
Running off and on for 20 years.

Heather Cass

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Apr 30, 2012, 7:46:05 PM4/30/12
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RICK! at least six miles a day ...every day since 1974???? That's a story, right there!

Heather Cass

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Apr 30, 2012, 7:52:07 PM4/30/12
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Hey, Daniel...how long have you been running now?

Heather Cass

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Apr 30, 2012, 7:52:21 PM4/30/12
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HI Dennis. How long have you been running now?

Vieyra, Mike

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Apr 30, 2012, 7:55:43 PM4/30/12
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I am right with Greg on the age requiring tights in relation to age.

 

Actually, the correlation is more like your age plus 13 times 70% = the temp you will require tights.  Everybody is not the same but this will be close for most folks.

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Heather Cass

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Apr 30, 2012, 7:57:56 PM4/30/12
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Leave it to the numbers guy! HOw long have you been running, Mike.

Vieyra, Mike

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Apr 30, 2012, 7:59:40 PM4/30/12
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34 years

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Apr 30, 2012, 8:09:17 PM4/30/12
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3 years

Dennis


Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:52:21 -0400
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Cronk, Amy

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Apr 30, 2012, 8:17:56 PM4/30/12
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Heather,

I prefer 55-60 degrees before I start running in shorts 

I have been running on and off since age 10 so about 27 years.  Glad to be back on. 

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Ange Eberlein

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Apr 30, 2012, 8:19:18 PM4/30/12
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45 degrees!

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Fjc@gmail

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Apr 30, 2012, 8:45:03 PM4/30/12
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Hi Heather.

I've been running 7 years. The temps need to crack 50 before I go short.

/frank

Beth McLaughlin

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Apr 30, 2012, 10:46:31 PM4/30/12
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Beth McLaughlin 5 years running and 55 degrees roughly.

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Rob Roddy

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Apr 30, 2012, 10:49:45 PM4/30/12
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Rob R -- Three years. To answer your question 45 degrees, assuming normal wind. I like to run right before or right at dawn, so it's usually pretty chilly or downright frigid in the winter. I'll run in anything over five degrees.
 
To answer your question -- the shorts come out at 45 degrees.
 
5-30 degrees -- Full winter gear -- warm running jacket, warm running pants, tights, full cover hat, gloves, mittens over gloves. Some of my favorite runs have some in the freezing cold.
30-35 degrees -- Full winter gear except shorts over tights instead of warm pants, gloves
35-45 degrees -- tights with t-shirt & shorts over them, gloves, baseball cap
45-55 degrees -- long-sleeve shirt & shorts -- no winter gear necessary!
55-65 degrees -- short sleeve shirt & shorts
over 65 -- tank top & shorts. Bring lots of water!!

bfRunner

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May 1, 2012, 8:18:25 AM5/1/12
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Hi Heather,

It varies, but if it's sunny and not windy I'll wear shorts when it's
35. If its raining or windy, 45-50 is shorts weather.
I wore shorts at the Law Day race last week and it was 38 degrees at
race time.

Tom Madura - running about 30 years.
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Heather Cass

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May 1, 2012, 8:21:36 AM5/1/12
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That's awesome. Thanks, Rob! :-)

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Heather Cass

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May 1, 2012, 8:21:39 AM5/1/12
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That's awesome. Thanks, Rob! :-)

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Rebecca W

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May 1, 2012, 8:21:52 AM5/1/12
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Hi Heather,
I switch from tights to shorts around 60 degrees. I have been running for 28 years.
Rebecca

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Mike Lawrence

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May 1, 2012, 10:02:09 AM5/1/12
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Hi Heather,

I'll wear shorts at 35°F with no wind or rain otherwise 40°. Usually as long as I have a hat and gloves I'm good to go. I'll wear gloves up to 50°. I hate when my hands are cold.

I'm 47 and I've been running regularly now for 6 years and intermittently the previous 20+

Thanks,

Mike Lawrence

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