Let's start at the top.
Head: Get a balaclava. I got mine from Cablelas for about $20 and it is quite possibly the best item I have purchased recently. It covered my entire bald head, ears, neck and mouth. My head did get cold so a thermal beanie or hat would have worked out better in addition to the balaclava.
Chest/Arms: Wore a lightweight long sleeve running shirt. My balaclava extended just past my neckline and met with the shirt nicely. I wore a simple non insulated windbreaker. I have no need to wear insulation in 34F while running because I am fat and produce tons of heat. As I heated up I unzipped my jacket to let some cold air in.
Hands: My gloves are 100% polyester and a little loose. They sell a full finger liner that would have made me more comfortable. The problem is that my hands were sweating a bit and the gloves are lose so the inside of the gloved got wet and cold fast. A moisture wicking layer (glove liner) would have worked wonders here.
Legs: I wore lightweight and loose running pants. My legs did get a bit cold but not not enough to make me turn around. Colder than mid 30's and I will add fleece bib tights to my gear list.
Feet: Normal running shoes and polyester/Nylon/Lycra® Spandex socks low rise socks. No cotton socks! No cotton anything! Anything colder and I will wear wool socks.
After the run I immediately changed clothes and made hot tea to get my core temp back up. I probably should have jumped in the shower but I chose to put on warm fresh clothes.
What would I change? Glove liners for my gloves and a thermal beanie to go over the balaclava. Also needed a small bottle of water during the run. Lastly take someone with me. Honestly I could have dropped dead on that trail and no one would have found me for a long time.
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