Do I need to invest in some winter clothes before it gets cold or does nobody buy them I run in shorts and T-shirt at the moment I have a running jacket but only put it on before and after as I get so hot I have a pair of running leggings that I wear with shorts and a pair of running pants but non of the cold condition ones
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Buddy34Graduate10
I still heat up even in the winter but yes maybe something longer than your usual shorts and your jacket you have maybe enough. 😊
Tasha99Graduate10
Maybe a base layer. I only wear a jacket if it’s absolutely torrential and freezing otherwise I can’t stand it! I’ll wear a tshirt without base layer down to 3-4 degrees. Hands and ears can go numb! But still I can’t wear gloves or a hat!
I'm always too hot I'll still be running in t-shirts when it's snowing Kev 😂
AlMorrAmbassadorGraduate10
I enquired about jackets and thicker clothing at last Saturdays parkrun, a volunteer told me that I can leave any thicker clothes in colder weather in a special bag for that purpose while you run at parkrun. Once it gets a bit cooler, I will wear my longer but thinner jogging trousers, I will leave my jacket at the start with nothing important in the pockets, barcode, any money I have or keys to my home will be in a special pocket in my running belt. I may enquire about a running jacket for winter wear in the same sports shop that I bought my running shoes. 😊 🏃
JaoJaoGraduate10
Good question! I’ve been running in a sleeveless running top and shorts/running leggings but I think I will need to buy a long sleeve top at least! I also have a very thin running hoody which would act like a jacket layer but it’s ever so thin. I am keen to hear what others will be doing for the colder months! Not long to go now!
Lol no not long JaoJao I have running leggings and a jacket but I’ve only worn my jacket before and after running always get to hot and my leggings worn them 2 times when it was bad raining so I might wait and see what it’s like to run in who knows I might do better in the cold weather 😉xx
I have heard that we can expect to get faster in the colder weather so that is one thing to look forward to I suppose, more PBs maybe 
I just had another thought come to mind but I will message you about that
Dexy5Graduate10
I have to wear gloves in the cold. I wear a long sleeved top - either thin or thicker. And sometimes a buff round my neck. The running jacket is great for strong wind or showers.
But I am a soft southerner.
Basil1066Graduate10
For me it's a base layer AND a running jacket, also hat and gloves...I sometimes take off the jacket mid way through but never the gloves!
I’m going to try and see on the day if I get cold which probably won’t I get that warm it’s unreal 😂
I suppose you just try it out and see how you feel. My head and hands get much colder than the rest of me - quite odd really
damienairAdministrator
Only difference for me between winter and summer is an extra layer or two. I still just wear shorts, I wear a T-Shirt and a long sleeve top. If it’s really cold and windy I’ll also wear a light wind proof high viz running jacket. Decathlon and Sports Direct have good deals. ALDI and LIDL too do some good winter running gear when their specials come up. No need to spend a fortune. Spend your money on running shoes.
Damien
SaskAlliecatGraduate10
Depends how cold it gets. I have winter specific running gear but live on the prairies in Canada where it gets very cold. You’ll figure out what you need. Keep your hands and head covered though (a light hat and light gloves may be enough), that helps a lot. I also cover my face but have to deal with frostbite concerns with my temperatures.
It definitely doesn’t get as cold in the UK like it does in Canada a hat maybe and will stop the sweat stinging my eyes 😂 happy running 😉 thank you 😉
I have tight leggings and long sleeve top for when its cold but I would recommend gloves more than anything, make sure they're thin gloves though, if you don't wear them you are at risk of your hands drying out. It's best to see how you feel though as some people still wear shorts and t.shirt in the winter and I've seen people wear woolly hats but everyone's different.
Beachcomber66Graduate10
Woolly hat, gloves, base layer, shirt, jogging tights of various thicknesses, and thin waterproof and wind proof jacket on really cold days. Jacket often comes off when I get into the run, but I sometimes need it for the post run walk home. I just tie it around my waist by knotting the sleeves when I don't need it. Can be really cold up here in winter; wind off the sea hurtling down from Siberia (but nothing like Canada Sask!).
I’m going to see how I go with my running leggings and probably get a long sleeve T-shirt and some gloves and a hat for when it’s absolutely freezing as I do have a wind proof jacket but only have it on before and after running never when running as done that before and I made myself ill
CaffeineBombGraduate10
My uniform for most winter runs was beanie hat with built in torch, t-shirt, long sleeve top, light hi viz vest, jogging bottoms and gloves. The thought of wearing all that now makes me feel faint! But I think we've got quite a while before we need to pack away our shorts... ☀️😎
Yes definitely I’m feeling hot just the thought of it 😂 let’s hope we have a nice September too 😉
And maybe even October...! 🤞#EndlessSummer 😉
That would be a miracle but I love your thinking 😉
🎵I believe in miracles...! 🎵🤣
😉 me too
Great question, thanks. I get so hot though and already made the mistake of an extra layer one morning.
I ended up running up a very long private driveway taking my clothes off while running and typically it was the base layer I wanted to remove! What a sight I was . I only hope they don’t have cctv 😂😂.
😂 that’s funny but it’s horrible feeling too hot when you’re running it makes me ill and spoils my run and I don’t blame you for doing that 😂 I can just imagine it 😂
Run46Graduate10
I read that when it's dry, once running you will feel around 10 degrees warmer than the outside temperature and in the rain you'll feel about 5 degrees warmer so dress how you would for that. I dressed according to that last winter and it pretty much worked out for me. For when it was 5 degrees-ish then the long sleeved running top with holes to poke your thumb through, long sports trousers and headband for my poor ears came out, closer to zero and a light hoodie too. You'll soon figure it out, as I did adding the headband after a particularly painful ear ache for half hour after a cold and windy run...it was certainly invigorating 😀
Equi-geekGraduate10
I ran through last winter for the first time. A quick mental wander through my kit drawer and I have some long sleeve tech shirts, a very thin hi-vis jacket for runners which was brilliant in sleet, and a waterproof thin jacket that was supposed to be breathable but ended up being wetter inside than out. I feel thin gloves were essential and when it got below freezing I considered a Hygge band / Buff (which I’ve since bought in anticipation) to pull over my mouth and nose because the cold hits your lungs a bit until you get used to it - and light yourself up like a Christmas tree!!! I have flashing things for my shoes, head-torch, body torch, zip pull, clip on lights... all very handy! Shoes: you might find mesh-topped summer running shoes not ideal - trail shoes might be better for keeping the wet and snow out and gripping icy pavements. It’s not too bad actually - I started to prefer winter running to summer heat for sure!
The key bit here is start out cold, so you don't overheat once you get going. Rule of thumb is to dress as if it was 15-20 degrees (F) warmer. So, if the temp is above freezing, shorts (perhaps with tights) and a long sleeve shirt with a light jacket should work. Light gloves and a beanie will help too. Below freezing or on windy or rainy day, it is more challenging, and you will need other gear.
This comes from 20yrs plus running in New England winters.
Thank you that’s fantastic advice I’ve got leggings and a jacket summer ones not thermal but I’m one of those that get ill if I get to hot so you’re advice is just what I will be doing and I’m a bit crazy as I absolutely love running in the rain and the wind it doesn’t bother me in fact if it’s a warm day I don’t run as good as if it was cooler I do much better strange but true. That’s many years experience of running and I bet it gets really cold in New England much colder than it does in the uk Manchester happy running 😉👍😀
I enjoy rain and wind too - but cold/wt/wind is a hard combination - snow isn't the same as rain though (my favorite all time runs have been in light snow) - but being wet in windy cold weather can be a problem - so take some precautions then - don't wear cotton [something like a Patagonia Capilene base layer is perfect in these conditions], and get a rain repellant [not waterproof] jacket and you should be fine!!
Thank you some good advice thank you 😉👍😀
KnittingrunnerGraduate10
I invested in a couple of long sleeved thermal tops last winter, plus gloves as my hands get really cold and then when it’s really cold a head band to keep my ears warm. In the winter I also wear long leggings. After my first summer of running when I really struggled with the heat I’m really looking forward to cooler running conditions.
But actually I think you have to use layers according to how you feel. The wind and the rain/snow can really complicate things so I keep a record of each run and the weather and what I wore to help me gauge what I need on the day. I think it’s a case of see how you go. I use the idea of actual temp plus add 10c to help me think about what I would wear if I wasn’t running.
Right thank you I’m going to play it by ear probably get a long sleeve T-shirt I already have leggings not thermal just normal ones but very comfy as if I get to hot I’m in trouble I will get a pair of gloves and a running hat for when it’s freezing outside 😉👍
That sounds like a plan. I get hot too but last winter on the coast the wind was biting! Good luck and enjoy winter running. It’s my favourite time to run. 😊🏃🏻♀️
It sounds like I’m going to be loving this winter running 😉
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