It's amazing how different outdoor running is when it gets below 32F degrees. It could be 33F degrees outside and I can get by with shorts, but as soon as it drops below freezing, I have three layers on.
I went for a short run last night, three miles, when it was 27F. I think it's crazy to run in that kind of cold, but what is one to do, treadmills suck! Fortunately my wife has been kind enough to let me blow money here and there on cold running gear, in fact, she bought be a running jacket and pants that actually warm up when they get wet.
With the gear that I have, the only place I felt cold was my toes. My toes did not register with my brain for the first twenty minutes. Near as I could tell, my toes did not exist. With shoes that breath and socks that wick, the wind just cuts right through to your feet. I plan to look into this and see what solutions are out there, but I think I can get by with cold feet, so long as they don't break off or get frost bitten.
Back to the cold weather gear...
Under Armor Shirt/Tights (Think six foot long stuffed sausage)
Reebok Running Tech Shirt
Mizuno Running Suit:
The Mizuno Breath Thermo Windlite running suit is awesome. The fabric has a chemical reaction when it gets wet, causing the fabric to warm you up. It then wicks the water on out.
http://www.mizunousa.com/equipment.nsf/allproduct/ffab204a1d735b108525748300678924?opendocument&div=running&cat=mensapparel
http://www.mizunousa.com/equipment.nsf/allproduct/c527b9e3d7a5f8d3852574830067db7a?opendocument&div=running&cat=mensapparel
Saucony Gloves
Saucony mask
Nike Skull Cap
Brooks Beast Shoes
