What to wear?

[kpnuts53]

As someone who started C25K in the warm summer months I'm now finding it a bit chilly when I head out at 6.30am - can anyone give me some advice on clothing as there seems so much choice and such a wide price range that I don't want to get it wrong. I'm a slow and steady runner so don't get very hot... All advice gratefully received thanks

[Tony_68]

Rule of thumb is add 10deg C to ambient temperature and dress appropriately

The advise is wear layers you can remove and tie around your waist,

I bought a thin running jacket but not had to use it yet, I am in a long sleeved running top and thin running gloves, £5 decathlon, I am still in shorts but recently added under crackers

[kpnuts53 in reply to Tony_68]

Thanks Tony_68 that's very helpful particularly the temperature uplift idea

[Jell6 Graduate10 in reply to Tony_68]

Whaaat!! 🤯

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to Jell6]

😁. I wondered 😁

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to Tony_68]

You used to run commando? 😳🤔😅

[kpnuts53 in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Bit chilly for that at the moment lol

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10 in reply to kpnuts53]

I’d say! 🤣

[misswobble Graduate10]

Get cheap gear, it’s fine My fave is Lidl. There’s decathlon, Tesco, sports direct. No need to spend much at all.

Tights, socks, vest, tee, lightweight run jacket. (Pockets are a boon), gloves, cap or beany

[kpnuts53 in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble, good to know I don't need to spend loads

[misswobble Graduate10 in reply to kpnuts53]

It’s why I like running so much 😃. I’ve got some lovely stuff but all low cost My fave run jacket is Aldi and was £6.99 I’ve lived in it, washed it loads and it’s still as good as new

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

I do warm up quickly and so far this winter, I’ve only run in long sleeves once. (And a onesie once, but that’s another story!)

So my recommendation would be a thin long sleeved top and a thin running jacket on a really cold day, along with a buff for your head or neck and gloves. I’d personally be taking off the jacket pronto, but you could be ok with it on if you don’t get terribly toasty.

Also long leggings on the coldest days or cropped ones every other time for me.

It’s trial and error really! Have fun! 👍😀

[Dexy5 Graduate10]

Loads of advice on here already, but I’ll add that if buying gloves , look for ones with the fingertips that work on your phone.📱 🧤🏃‍♀️

[kpnuts53 in reply to Dexy5]

what a great idea, I do keep taking them off at the moment!

[ju-ju- Graduate10]

This time of year it’s layers.... I’d say get a buff, a warm jacket or top and some long trousers. You can wear your usual woolly hat and gloves ( if you have one) when it gets v cold. You don’t need to spend lots. I get most of my running stuff second hand from eBay and it’s usually never been worn.

[kpnuts53 in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks ju-ju I'd never heard of a Buff, just googled it - what a great product thank you

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My winter running gear:

long leggings, long sleeved thermal top (second thinner one under if very cold), thin windproof running jacket, running skull cap type hat, thin running gloves, buff, ankle socks rather than anklet. Peel off layers if you get warm. Gloves in pocket along with buff, hat down bra, jacket round waist - IF you warm up enough. substitute thinner top for thermal one if it's over 3 ish degrees.