Winter is coming....

[phillyq]

Clothing question - What do you all wear when running in the chillier months? I've been in shorts and a long sleeve running top up until now but on my last run I found I was cold during the 5 minute warm up and I can see the weather dropping soon. I'm kind of considering running tights but a) I don't know how effective these are for newbie runners and b) I don't want to look like a fat bloke in lycra.

I'm not sure I could run in tracksuit bottoms - any suggestions? anyone in running tights? I have run in a hoody / hooded jacket before now but prefer the free feeling of my running top - considering getting some base layers instead.

[Landesman Graduate]

I strongly recommend a compression base layer for cold weather - makes a lot of difference. Aldi have some at the moment, if you have one near.

And I wear running tights/leggings for winter too. You feel a bit self-conscious until you realise that virtually every other runner is wearing them too...

[aliciarun77]

Hi phillyq,

I am a newbie runner too and although I am an overweight woman (size 18) I wear lycra running tights, I find them really comfortable and I currently don't care what other people think when I am out runnning. I just wear my long sleeve wick away running top with a baggy t-shirt over the top ( i get too hot wearing a sweatshirt).

I went out running on Thursday and noticed how cold my hands were I will have to get some running gloves for the chillier months ahead.

I noticed a male runner while I was out running last week and he had running tights on with shorts over the top and another male runner had shorts on with knee high socks.

[marcosan Graduate]

brr winter is coming express.co.uk/news/uk/43617...

will have to look at getting snow shoes...

[OlsBean in reply to marcosan]

Don't they print that story most years

[Beek Graduate]

If you are quick you may be able to pick up some compression legs from Aldi. They had a lot of running kit in at good prices. For ladies there was very little in the large size but men's had plenty large size items. May be worth a look.

[crox Graduate]

Tracky bottoms are ok if they're not too baggy. Even in winter you get warm quickly so you'll find yourself stripping down. Gloves are a good call in the colder months, but I found my hat to be a liability.

[Mini13 Graduate]

When I started c25K it was pretty cold, it was in March this year. I remember I once ran when it was 0C, just to challenge myself, but I was wearing track bottoms and did not run 5K. Now I run 5K and 10k and I think Track kits will be too hot. I am considering buying a thermal base layer and a long running bottoms from sports direct. I did go to Aldo the other day and my size was not available but they had a very good selection of running gear for very reasonable prices. I think it is worth a look at Aldi and failing which Sports Direct. Some times you also can find on-line, but the only problem is , you will not be able to try them on.

Good luck!

[waletta Graduate]

What are compression under layers & what is their function? Are they like support stockings & if so why would you them on your upper body? Sorry for thickness - mine not the clothing.

[Landesman Graduate in reply to waletta]

This may help: runnersworld.co.uk/kit/dres...

[waletta Graduate]

Thanks landesman, I'll take a look at this.