OK folks, its my birthday, yes I'm 50 today, thought I'd never get there. And with all the lovely money I've got from people who didn't quite know what or didn't dare to buy me anything, I might just get very brave and go into a running shop and buy something to run in, other than my usual baggy T-shirt and shorts, which in any case is beginning to get a bit chilly.
I can, if I dare, go in and try things on and see if they feel good, but advice as to what actually feels good still after 6 miles of sweating in the rain and cold (and what doesn't!) would be appreciated.
Need something on top, long sleeved, possibly several layers, and something long legged.
And folks, I'm 50, not 25, and definitely not of the skin-tight lycra generation, so...
Anyway, advice appreciated.
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it holds in all the saggy bits and stops you chafing
mind you, Im not sure what to wear for winter either
I like my adidas tight things.
Glad you celebrated with a run!!
Buy the basics for this winter, then see if you can get to London for the exhibition and pick up the 'old' stuff!!
Oooh, it´s 4 degrees here at the moment so I´m putting my winter running kit through its paces!
The most useful bit of kit I own is my new Lowe Alpine waterproof, windproof and breathable running top. It wasn´t one of the tops reviewed in this month´s Runners´World, but I think it´s actually a better bit of kit than any they reviewed, as it is very lightweight, has taped seams (v. important if you´re caught in a downpour!) packs away into a tiny bag ... and is a lovely bright orange so I can be seen!
And as it is windproof I´m toasty and warm with just a t-shirt underneath (and tights/shoes, of course!)
It was last year´s model, so cost about #80 (sorry, that should be a pound sign - I´m typing on an Icelandic keyboard!)... but with the weather we get out here, I think I can justify spending that much money!
Enjoy your shopping frenzy!
gto treat yourself to some 'technical stuff'
layers and wicking stuff
anybody know does helly stuff still shrink in the tumble dryer - had a long sleeve and tights years ago and it came out action man sized when I took to the launderette!
Have a look in RW or at the websites for goodies and bargains
PS. I promise I don't work for Nike
like going to a sportshop and finding womens kit only goes up to size 14 - I mean what about lady shotputters and rugby players!
Can't bring myself to but a fleecy top - I'm convinced I will cook! Someone tell me otherwise, as I've seen a few tempting look ones.