l went out running in pretty heavy pants and l still got frost bite. Can you avoid frostbite in that temp?

Would you of goneout in this temp or is it better to just say it is a day off?

alot of you are missing the point..l was covered...did dress in layers and had my my mask on my face--

it was frostbite on my LEGS! Not the core or face!

1st.wear more layers on the area you get frost bite on (quite ovbious)
2nd..depending where you live and what temperature is you have in your area.ie l live in england and is normally always cold so l dont have a choose..just weight up the amount of cold days with how many days you want to run and go on that.a day off never hurt anyone though///hope this helps

When you go out into the freezing weather, dress in layers. Like wear long underwear underneath your jeans. Then under your shirt, wear a t-shirt, and the top of long underwear then a long sleeve shirt. Then wear a jacket over that.

layering is key. l recommend a base layer, a mid layer and a windproof shell in such cold weather. cover all exposed sking and you should be fine. l go year round in ohio, and so far i've never had a problem.

l do not understand why you got frostbite. You need to dress in at least 2 layers (maybe 3 if there is no insulation) and cover virtually everything. At that temp, you should also wear a mask because your lungs can be frostbitten.

l never have gotten frost bite & i've run in 4 degree weather with the wind chill making it below 0. And l wear shorts with compression shorts underneath up to 20 degrees, even if the wind chill makes it colder l still where shorts. l only where pants if its under 20 degrees before the windchill. so the only advice would to keep putting layers on cause my legs warm up when l start running the only problem l have is my arms & thighs. l work at a running specialty store & Mizuno has a new clothing that warms up with perspiration, u might want to check into that.

l run when its that cold and have never gotten frostbite.
l wear sweats t-shirt, 2 sweatshirts and a hat, mittens and l am fine


and l am very sensitive to the cold

Yes. I've snowboarded in -10degree weather with a wind chill that
supposedly made it feel like 10-15degrees colder according to the mountain alerts & weather forecast.

Layering is Key, but only if u layer with the right materials.
You do not want cotton or any other fabric that traps moisture. You want breatheable windproof fabrics that pull moisture away from the skin. You also do not want any bulk or anything that constricts or weighs down ur movements.

This season l have been running & cycling in weather that has hit the mid teens (and intend to do both all winter long, even sub-zero temps), & my issue is NOT staying warm/frost bite free. My problem is regulating my temp (heat), aka staying cool.

You may already know this but if ur core temp is threatened in any way - ur body reduces blood flow to ur outer extremities (arms, legs, toes, etc) in an attempt to protect (keep as warm as possible) ur vitals - ur core & ur head (which ironically the most heat escapes out of). Keep ur core super protected as well as ur head & face.

l will list items [and recommend products] that should be worn together in combination. (First for legs since that is ur focus & then items for the core)

1) Arm & Leg Warmers -

Hincapie Super-Roubaix Fabric Arm & leg warmers.

[ l cycle with just these, a base layer & my cycling jersey & shorts down to 25 degree weather - that is how warm they r - granted the first 10 minutes r always a little chilly until u get going & ur body temp rises]

Arm Warmers
http://hincapie.com/products/womenswear/warmers/?product=RAC-AWUS00&type=1

Leg Warmers
http://hincapie.com/products/womenswear/warmers/?product=RAC-LWUS00&type=1


2) Compression Short - (Wear these over the Leg Warmers)

Pearl Izumi - Women is Infinity Compression Short
http://pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&product_id=1240008

3) Windproof/Thermal Insulated Tight -
(Wear these over the leg warmers & Compression Shorts)

Pearl Izumi Women is Infinity Tight
http://pearlizumi.com/product.php?mode=view&pc_id=95&product_id=1151064

[ l have Pearl Izumi Men is ThermaPhase Tight (comparable to the Infinity Tight) l do not need any layers down to the high teens just the tights.]

or the insanley warm & wind proof:
Pearl Izumi AmFib Tights (tends to restrict movement a little though)

Sugoi also makes a ''Sub-zero'' tight.

Note: You can throw a pant/shell layer on top of the above mentioned items but l doubt that you'd need it. You might as well just wear leg warmers & snowboarding pants at that point.

4) Thermal & Moisture Wicking - Base Layer

Castelli AirCo Short Sleeve Base Layer
(they also make a long sleeve - but Ifeel like it constricts w/ the arm warmers)

http://indiebike.com/Cycling-Apparel/Womens-Base-Layers/Castelli-AirCo-Short-Sleeve-Base-Layer


5) Windproof Breathable Jacket
Note: You also have the option of wearing a Thermo-Stretch Half Zip Long sleeve under the jacket.

[ l use my cycling jacket for both running & cycling to save a little on
the sporting goods expense - but I've got my eye on a Sugoi Firewall 220 Jacket that l am looking to pick up discounted at the end of season sales]

6) Balaclava or Face Mask
[You might want to wear a beanie or head warmer on top of that in 1 degree weather]

Seirus Combo Clava
http://amazon.com/gp/product/B0018BL1XA/183-4782636-0849104

As ridiculous as it is. l will also wear snowboarding goggles in windy conditions below 10 degrees. l do not want any skin exposed at those temps & it reminds me of snowboarding & l can not say l am opposed to weirding people out. The expressions & reactions people have r priceless.

l will spare u the details of hand & footwear, but if u found this helpful & would like some recommendations just send me a note.

l realize that these suggestions begin to add up in cost but there is most def no way I'd let winter prevent me from training & maintaining the fitness level l worked so hard all year long to achieve. That coupled with the fact that l have an inverse love/hate relationship with temp [esp as they approach ''sub zero''and what in my mind feels like
''absolute zero'' temps - The lower the temp drops.the more l hate it.] - makes it all worth it in my opinion.