Snow! and what to wear in it

It's like manna from heaven, unless you're commuting in it. And it sure is cold.

Figuring out what to wear can be tough, especially if you're a normal person and you stay inside at all costs when it drops below 32. So here are some tips for starting the season out comfortably.

1. Layer. But you're (almost all) from Minnesota, so you already know this.

2. Cotton is your enemy. This is especially true if it's the base layer, because...

3. Being wet makes you colder, faster. Moisture-wicking fabrics will let you work up a sweat and not stay soaking (freezing) when you stop. Poly and ester are both very good friends of mine, along with polypropylene, smart wool, and that whole gang of synthetic fabrics.

4. Be prepared to practice outside every time we meet.

If you're not sure what to bring for the first week of practice, this should cover you (pun 100% intended):
-Athletic shoes (ones you can run in, because running is fun)
-A hat
-A pair of gloves
-Compression shorts/tights/long underwear
-Sweatpants/wind pants
-Synthetic baselayer top (long sleeve cotton shirt would be OK for now)
-Sweatshirt/light jacket
-That can-do attitude

If you forget and you're wearing jeans we'll still let you practice, but it will make hipster Lance very sad.

Happy trails,
Sean