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Hi all hope everyone is well. Just need some help on getting some warmer leggings for winter evening runs. I don’t want to spend loads I’ve running with leggings from Asda which have been great. But now it’s getting colder I need warmer. Any suggestions?

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damienairAdministrator

Sorry I’m of no help. I wear running shorts for my runs all through the year, even on the coldest days. But I’m sure there will be plenty of advice on its way.

Damien

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Peter44Graduate10 in reply todamienair

Glad i'm not the only one, although just ordered my first pair of running leggings! 🤣

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damienairAdministrator in reply toPeter44

I’d be too conscious, big meaty legs. 😬

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CmoiGraduate10

On colder days - around freezing - I've been wearing Decathlon ski base layer leggings as running leggings. I think they're these ones, currently 46% off in the sale in the UK: decathlon.co.uk/p/women-s-b...

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Williowweed in reply toCmoi

Thank you Cmoi will have a look

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply toCmoi

I can recommend Decathlon stuff.

Lidl is going to be doing a few items of outdoor fitness clothing this coming Thursday, too.

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Williowweed in reply tonowster

Ooh thank you I will keep an eye out

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply toWilliowweed

lidl.co.uk/en/c/sportswear/...

Not sure what the quality will be like. It's also a good idea to keep an eye on Aldi from time to time.

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Williowweed in reply tonowster

Thank you it worth a try

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CmoiGraduate10 in reply toWilliowweed

The vast majority of my running clothing comes from Lidl, frequently from their bargain box, because I am a cheapskate! However, I find it performs very well - wear it, chuck it in the washer, repeat ad infinitum. Check the sizes though as I find they come up big.

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damienairAdministrator in reply toCmoi

I agree. I have some excellent running gear from Lidl and Aldi which are still good after 3 years.

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Dexy5Graduate10

Under armour do a range called cold gear for winter thickness tops and leggings. I’ve a few of their tops and they are great. Most of my leggings are Ronhill though and I’ve never felt I need warmer ones for winter running . Good luck with the search

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Can't beat the Ronhill Running gear Dexy5 I've quite a few bits 👍

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nowsterGraduate10 in reply toDexy5

old.reddit.com/r/starterpac...

"It's nearly impossible to pull off an elastic Under Armor ColdGear top after sweating through it. I've seriously contemplated cutting off with a knife sometimes."

I have a long sleeved ColdGear top. It's great to wear and keeps you warm, but you really wonder how it does that when you've taken it off and find it's a soggy lump.

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply tonowster

Not a problem I’ve had- obviously mine’s not as tight. 🤣🤣

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Speedy60Graduate10 in reply toDexy5

Big fan of ronhill 🙋‍♀️

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Dexy5Graduate10 in reply toSpeedy60

And it’s British, or it was.

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acountrycabbage60minGraduate

Highly recommend sportshoes.com. Have had a few bits of gear from them at great prices including a pair of Asics thin but fleece-lined compression tights for £19 👌🏼 *Love* them.

I 100% do NOT recommend New Balance. They messed up an order over the summer and have been promising me a refund since August.. 😕

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Dozydora61Graduate10

There's some coming up in lidl on Thursday, only men's, but I am going to try them out and give to my husband if don't suit. Already got some great ones in aldi in November

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RunjillyGraduate10

2 pairs ?! I wore a 3/4 length pair over full lengths on my last run, worked great for me 😊

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CatwiseGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toRunjilly

I just did this too and it was perfect! I had a pair of merino wool leggings that were soft but a bit thin, so I just used an old soft baggy pair of cotton sweatpants to put over the top. I’d been browsing online for a thicker pair of running pants that would keep me warm, but I figured I surely had something in my closet already that would work.

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Williowweed in reply toCatwise

Thank you I will get some joggers. Did they get in the way?

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CatwiseGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toWilliowweed

Not at all! I was kind of worried they’d slip down (& off!) because they are meant to be loose and comfy, just elastic waist band no string to tie them tighter. They were just a pair I’d had for years that I wear around the house in winter.

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CatwiseGraduate1060minGraduate in reply toCatwise

Oh dear I just realized that my term “running pants” isn’t a term y’all would use over there is it?? Haha, sorry, American here. 😂😂. I don’t know the right word, they’re loose fitting exercise clothes, but I guess “pants” means something else to you doesn’t it! 😂. I didn’t run around my neighborhood in baggy underwear I swear!!! 🤣 We also say “sweats”, you said “joggers”, I guess that’s the word I should’ve used? I thought “joggers” were shoes. 😊

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Elfe560minGraduate

Another vote for decathlon & Ron-hill here! 😄

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