I know I've been blogging about how cold it is, but I am not being a sook. I do like the cold weather! I wish it would get colder and then rain (aka snow!). I like it how there is a drastic change in weather allowing us to change up our wardrobes and adapt to the weather. Colder it gets, out comes the structured jackets, gloves (hoorah for gloves!) and scarves. But yea, it has been the coldest June in Perth on record.
As a result, exercising in the wee morning at 1 degree or even slightly under that, is somewhat chilly. Last weekend I went for a run in 3 degree weather. It was sunny and there were no clouds in the sky, but the air was oh so...well, invigorating. I remember thinking 'Don't stop running, run faster so that you can get back to the house and not get sick!' My arms hands and fingers were numb and my ears were stinging from the air. I did realise though, that once I returned home I was really hot.
I then had a little think about it. I don't want to get sick from wearing a singlet and shorts in extreme cold and it would have been nice to have worn long sleeves or a jacket. But, I was concerned that I would get too hot once I started running. Being a no-fuss-running person (I don't like holding stuff in my hands or around my waist when running), I knew that having to deal with taking off layers of clothing and then thinking of what to do with it on the run would bug me. I knew that it would eventually be one of those 'reasons' you make up for yourself to not exercise and to stay warm in bed. I then realised, it would be aweome if there was some sort of running/walking sleeve which you could roll up to cover your arms and then roll down once your hot.
Of course I had a look at my favourite store Lululemon and they they did not fail me! These Canadians really think of everything!
Lululemon Brisk Arm Warmer
Lululemon Brisk Arm Warmer
I gave them a whirl this weekend and they did the job! I ran under similar weather conditions as last week's chilly run and I was a lot more comfortable and a lot less scared of getting sick! I found that they kept my arms and hands warm without over heating me.
The underside is cool as it is made of a light/soft fleece for warmy goodness without the bulk, and soaking up sweat. The top part of the sleeve which goes up to your biceps is lined with soft rubber so that it does not roll down when you move your arms. Not only is it good for running or walking when wearing short sleeves or a singlet, but I found them quite good for keeping me warm when I played indoor beach volleyball. It is light, not bulky and it did not affect my digs.
Definitely another winter warmer for funky active girlies! (And boys if you are able to fit into the XL sizes and choose the blue or black coloured arm warmer.)
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Lets see a picture of it in glove mode.
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