【Workman】 Comfortable winter running! The "Insulation Neck Warmer" for temperature control

As the season changes, it starts cold when you begin running, and then it gets hot as you continue. So, I tried out Workman's "Merinotech® Insulation Neck Warmer" to see if its temperature control wear is comfortable to use.

Running for physical and mental health, but before that

morning and evening runs not only maintain muscle by moving the body but also serve as an important time for the author to refresh both body and mind. After surviving the sweltering summer, I've recently started to feel the chill of the early runs more acutely.

What I'm particularly concerned about is my neck. Heat tends to escape from this area, directly leading to overall body chilliness. When my body gets too cold, I am suddenly overwhelmed by the urge to say, "I just want to go home."

So, I bought something I thought might be useful: Workman’s insulation neck warmer. It seems to be made with a combination of merino wool and super fiber graphene, and it's said to have a temperature adjustment feature that adapts to temperature fluctuations.

I’m not good with the cold, but I also want to avoid getting sweaty and clammy. Let’s check the performance of this somewhat selfish runner (the author).

Product Name / Merino Tech (R) Insulation Neck Warmer
Price / 980 yen
Color / Black
Size / Neck circumference 50-60cm, front length 26cm, back length 23cm
● Workman

Morning: The texture is nice, and when I covered my mouth, I was able to focus on running.

I put it on right away. Since it has good stretch, I was able to wear it smoothly even over my hat. The temperature at that time was 8°C. The neck area covered by the insulation neck warmer was warmer than I imagined. It felt pleasantly warm, gently wrapping around my body temperature, even more than the part covered by the running jacket.

The soft inner fleece makes it very comfortable, and as shown in the image above, even when covering from the neck to the mouth, it was entirely comfortable! The fit is especially exquisite, and not only is there no feeling of suffocation, but it also didn’t slip off while running, allowing me to concentrate on my run.

After running for about 30 minutes, my body was completely warm. At this stage, it was even warm enough that I didn’t need insulation around my neck, so I lowered it to ensure breathability.

When I got home, I realized that even though I was sweaty from running, my skin felt nice and dry. This moisture-wicking and quick-drying property seems just right for winter running, where sweat chilling is a serious enemy.

At night: If it gets hot, wrapping it around my wrist makes temperature control easy.

Next, I checked running at night without the sun's rays. The temperature was about the same as in the morning, but perhaps because my body was more active at night, I didn’t feel the chill like I did in the morning.

However, in the first five minutes of starting to run, I was hit with a freezing sensation from the cold outside air. Just having this insulation neck warmer around my neck kept it warm, and I was indeed able to run comfortably.

Before I knew it, I had been running for an hour and a half that day. Recently, I had been turning back because my body got cold midway, but this was probably thanks to the insulation neck warmer.

As expected, sweat was pouring not just from my body but also from my face. Although it excelled in quick-drying properties, keeping uncomfortable dampness at bay, I felt like I wanted to take off the neck warmer. So, when I wrapped it around my wrist and tried running, it not only didn't get in the way but also allowed me to put it back on quickly if I got cold.

With just one item solving the winter cold and sweat discomfort, this is a delight for runners. It seems like a reliable companion for the increasingly harsh winter running scenes ahead.

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