I was lucky enough to get some new winter running gear for Christmas and my birthday. The items I had been wearing were functional, but were starting to get some "features" like zippers that were permanently closed, tights that had been repaired several times because my thighs had worn holes in them, etc. My husband got me a new jacket that I totally LOVE! It's the Asics Wind Blocker. The thing I most like about this jacket is that it is both lightweight and super warm. This morning the temperature was 29 degrees with a windchill in the upper teens. I wore only a long sleeve T-shirt under the jacket and was completely comfortable. The fabric is whisper quiet, so no swish, swish, swishing down the road. There are thumbholes which I don't really use often, but my arms are a little long, but a jacket with thumbholes is usually a little longer in the sleeve and my wrists stay covered. The back and arms are not covered in the wind blocker fabric, so more mobility without sacrificing warmth. There are reflective strips down the zipper for safety. I wore a reflective vest today, but if I was heading out in the almost light, I would feel comfortable using that as my reflector for the first few miles, especially if I have a headlight on anyway.
This jacket is comfortable and stylish enough that I would wear it out and about as a light jacket...unless I had sweat it up good on a run and it's smelling funky. Good news, friends, I have washed this jacket already so I'm not stinking up the streets. To keep my running gear looking good longer, I wash and hang dry all my jackets, bras and tights. Hope you are keeping warm on the run. If not, you might want to check out a new jacket like mine. We are officially back to track season...remember it's one of my favorite seasons, like cross-country and Nordic ski season. Tomorrow is the Alumni Meet at CSB/SJU. My husband and I are indeed alums who were invited to participate, but we will limit our participation to cheering for our daughter. Go Haley and the Blazers! Happy running! Missee
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Stephanie
1/27/2018 09:18:34 am
Looks like a great jacket!😍
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AuthorMissee and Stephanie are two Minnesota sisters and moms who love to run. We are not experts in running, parenting or anything else, but we do have years of experiences that may be helpful or entertaining to others. Archives
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