I have terrible circulation to my hands and they often turn white when cold. I probably have raynauds syndrome. I use hand warmers on really cold days and they’re very helpful. Not worth dealing with the pain of frozen and then thawing hands.
I love my Smartloft Hoodie Vest from Smartwool. I’m a vest person- if my core is warm everything else is good. I wear it running and just in general. The hood is awesome and can be worn as a hat. I even wear the hood under my ski helmet on cold days. I love this vest so much I own 2.
I’ve done -20 F with other runners which makes it safer. We were in a cold stretch and just wanted to run. Just dressed in layers and it was fine. You warm up after a mile.
My noxgear vest is the best. I’ve had cars slow down and yell out the window thanking me for being so visible! Sounds a bit creepy but I live in a small relatively safe area so I just wave and say glad to hear it!
A while ago I was in a streak of running Boston and had to train in the snow, cold, and ice each year. Since stopping I’ve gone back to summer training and I don’t think I enjoy it as much. I had a terrible time with the humidity this past summer and came close to heat exhaustion a few times. I’d rather run and skate ski a lot through the winter and bike/swim/hike thru the summer.