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[QUOTE="IthacaBarrel, post: 3648219, member: 363"]
Keep the feet, ears and hands warm first and foremost.  Always remember you should be somewhat cold when you start running  because if you aren't you have way too much stuff on and you will be taking layers off once you get warmed up and that sucks. I like to be flat out cold when I start, I hate having too much gear on

Agreed on the merino wool, it's pricey but it's great in the cold, really wicks moisture and doesn't get cold when wet like cotton type fabrics, nothing worst then being wet and starting to get cold from the excessive moisture trapped in.

Smart wool makes great shirts that have hoods, zippers etc.  I will run on a 18-20 degree day with two of those on and a best or windbreaker.   The stuff is expensive but it really does make a difference.

As far as running I would start walking, then some running some walking until you get fit enough to run a couple miles without stopping, see too many people start running too fast, too far and wind up just getting hurt.

I never use to run indoors but after about 25 years I do have quite a few treadmill days in the winter.  I just can't do it on some of the real cold days anymore.  My wife would rather be shot than run on a treadmill.
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