I know you don't like looking a prat - (too late: you are a runner!), but tights are a good idea unless you want to run the risk of very cold muscles and possible injury.
I tend not to use tights except in the darkest wintery conditions. Much better to use shorts but keep the core body warm (thin gloves, plus you might get on with a hat (I don't)). A windproof top can make a big difference.
Kalenji is cheap but great. Their £6 cheapo lycra shorts are marvellous. Did me fine for this year's London marathon- not the slightest hint of any rubbing.
Decathlon also do some useful-looking knee-length "capri tights"- thicker material and keeps your knees warm. I've run a couple of times in them, and hope to use them over the winter. It's not been cold enough really. Wore them last Sunday for a 19 mile long run (started at 05:30 so pretty darn chilly) - no rubbing. Useful small rear hip pocket as well, for tissues / gloves / headtorch
as for looking a prat and getting abuse from schoolkids / teenagers. Go running early say 7am - all of that section of society will still be tucked up in bed, problem solved!
I always head out for my runs at 5:30 to avoid all the pond-life.
Bit frosty yesterday, but had my tights on, beanie hat, lightweight gloves 2 wicking tops and a running jacket.....which on reflection was getting a tad warm, but it was registering as -2 so rather chilly.
Coming home from work in the car where I run at 6pm noticed a load of yoofs drinking from cans, smoking and generally looking like trouble....so for me it's always been a morning run since the last time I got hassle.
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Traksters. £10. Nothing beats them.
I know you don't like looking a prat - (too late: you are a runner!), but tights are a good idea unless you want to run the risk of very cold muscles and possible injury.
I tend not to use tights except in the darkest wintery conditions. Much better to use shorts but keep the core body warm (thin gloves, plus you might get on with a hat (I don't)). A windproof top can make a big difference.
Kalenji is cheap but great. Their £6 cheapo lycra shorts are marvellous. Did me fine for this year's London marathon- not the slightest hint of any rubbing.
Decathlon also do some useful-looking knee-length "capri tights"- thicker material and keeps your knees warm. I've run a couple of times in them, and hope to use them over the winter. It's not been cold enough really. Wore them last Sunday for a 19 mile long run (started at 05:30 so pretty darn chilly) - no rubbing. Useful small rear hip pocket as well, for tissues / gloves / headtorch
Agreed.
I always head out for my runs at 5:30 to avoid all the pond-life.
Bit frosty yesterday, but had my tights on, beanie hat, lightweight gloves 2 wicking tops and a running jacket.....which on reflection was getting a tad warm, but it was registering as -2 so rather chilly.
Coming home from work in the car where I run at 6pm noticed a load of yoofs drinking from cans, smoking and generally looking like trouble....so for me it's always been a morning run since the last time I got hassle.