Want to keep running outside this winter, instead of my usual hide inside and run on a treadmill - so need some recommendations for some winter running gear that isn't too expensive. I live in Manchester so winter's are cold and wet - I do most of my running lunchtimes and weekend mornings.
So - any recommendations will be appreciated - so much choice out there...thinking base and outer layers, gloves, hats, shorts/tights ?
Ta.
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yep - just above covers what you need...you just need to fine tune the what
I run in shorts all year round which solves the tights issue but if it's sub-brass monkeys, I have some to wear
best recommendation I can make is a windproof gilet to keep the core warm. you don't need a jacket, a gilet is enough. and avoid a waterproof jacket unless you're happy drowning in your own sweat - what can't get in, can't get out either.
Cheapest things for the legs are Ronhill Tracksters. You can usually get them for less than £15 a pair. Just pull them on over your usual shorts and they'll keep your legs warm and pretty dry. If money is really tights, just use socks on your hands instead of gloves, but you can pick up thin gloves pretty cheaply.
Don't get suckered into buying loads of stuff, you might not need it all!
I have circulation problems and almost permanently cold hands, so bought some gloves - in which I promptly overheat! For the first mile I pull my sleeves over my hands, thereafter I'm fine. No, makes no sense to me either.
Unless it's really cold out, I only wear 2 layers, a long sleeved top and one over the top. Am considering a windproof, but managed all last winter without - and it got pretty cold then.
A hat, as much to keep hair out of my face as to keep my head warm - I run in a cap in summer, beanie in winter.
try and add one or two pieces, see what works and then add extras, rather than buying a whole winter wardrobe & not using it.
Never need more than that. Was out this morning doing in a 10k in good old Scottish driving wind and pounding rain - totally fine in shorts, t shirt, gilet - no gloves and no hat, although I did need full bravery to get out of the car!!!
Brian.
How about running tights, do most of you wear them? I know what you mean about going mad with the purchases - all I bought was an Asics long sleeve half zip top and running tights.
Regarding running tights, do they get sweaty - do you have a spare pare for when the other one's in the wash?
One of the attendees on the Club 'xc-run' this morning must have lots of money for his winter gear
Like me he's from a cycling background, & in the same club ('Featherstone Road Club') as me.
He still races on the road - as far as I know, he arrived in a pair of ASSOS bib-tights... "Ker-Ching!!"
I do use some of my cycling gear for running as the temperature does drop near (or below) 'zero', wearign my bib-tights (Giordana, without a 'chammy'), & the thermal jackets I'd wear on the bike
However, it needs to be very cold before the winter gloves for the bike get worn, as they're far too thick for running
Once the snow falls though, the Inov-8's get worn on the road; 'Mud-Claws' for fresh/deep snow, & 'Roc-Lites' for compacted/slushy stuff
I'm also in Manchester so know what you mean about the cold and wet!
I wouldn't wear a jacket, you will overheat and the sweat will be kept in too.
You can pick up gloves and a hat for around £4 each - that is all I've got, don't need anything too special. Try sports direct or decathlon.
Try Aldi, Lidl for cheaper running gear. It works and costs alot less than bigger branded sportswear kit.
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I don't get all these people that don't like waterproof jackets, maybe I am just not a sweaty person, or maybe i am just running too slow to get sweaty!!!
I love my goretex jacket, it's great! I wore it out last night in the wind and rain, took it off when i got to the car and I was dry underneath! Also everything I stash in my pockets stays dry!!! I also wore it in the summer in really heavy rain and it wasn't too bad, just had to open the zip every so often to let air in!!! I'd rather be out and have a jacket that can be tied around my waist if not needed than not have one at all, especially on long runs!
If it's not wet I just wear a normal windproof one though Personally I would rather wear a jacket with a t shirt than lots of layers
I do actually have thermal tights too but I would only weare these if it gets below 5C, my bum and thights get cold then!!!