New runners tend to struggle with what to wear when the temperatures get warmer or cooler. With our high school boys they usually underdress and it’s a battle to get them to wear something more than a shirt and shorts. With our high school girls they usually overdress and are sweating and shedding clothes after the first two miles.

Below is a basic chart to help guide new runners on what to wear. This is just a guide and everyone is different. I also accounted for windy and non windy days. Other factors not listed that can play a big factor is the humidity and whether it’s sunny or cloudy.

Since I live in Texas I’m not the greatest expert on the very cold temperatures. When it does get in the 10-20F range I usually wear running pants (sporthill), long sleeve shirt (nike dri fit), light jacket, thicker gloves, and a beanie. I also prefer to wear a shoe like the Nike Pegasus Shield that does a better job of keeping my feet dry and warm.