Clothing in cooler weather.

[Suercc]

Started this in the summer, now the weather is getting colder any advice about what I should be wearing?

I don't think my duffle coat will do the job

[LadyP33]

I got some nice Mizuno winter tights and a long sleeve breathable top. Not yet had to wear them, but the time I'd definitely coming!

[Suercc in reply to LadyP33]

Thanks. Do you wear a hat of any kind?

[runningknitter Graduate]

I have ordered a long sleeve top from Start Fitness startfitness.co.uk/ladies/c... - but today I actually went and bought a running vest! It has still been pretty warm and I keep melting in a t-shirt. I did pick up a pair of running gloves today as well cos I know my hands will be getting cold soon. I think maybe I will get a gilet as it gets colder and see how that works.

[LadyP33]

Have a hat for walking, unsure about a hat for running, but need something for the ears! Fancy one of those fleece head band type affairs, unsure what they are called!

[poppypug Graduate in reply to LadyP33]

Hi Lady P, you need a buff !

They are brilliant, they have their own website but I think Im going to get a cheaper alternative from Sports Direct xxx

[sidbetty Graduate in reply to LadyP33]

I got a fleece headband thing from my local cheap sports shop... was about £2? Best to layer it up, so you can strip off as you warm up. Although it's cold to start with, it's recommended you dress for at least 10 degrees warmer than it is.

[LadyP33]

Thank you PoppyPug, I will check out Sports Direct as well!

[grannyjudes Graduate in reply to LadyP33]

check out amazon, several on their real cheap and pretty ( pretty is important !! )

[ju-ju- Graduate]

Last year I wore the same but added a buff and swopped the vest for a t shirt if really cold. My son gets quite cold on long runs so I bought him some gloves. Lidl and Audi have had lovely merino stuff too but I overheat!!! A hat keeps the hot air in too. Happy winter running

[CKC1 Graduate]

I too have stocked up from sports direct - a buff (indispensable for keeping my earphones from falling out too), a fleecy hat and a high viz rain jacket. I also bought some running tights and a couple of long sleeve tops. I find that layering is important as I quickly overheat, and spend a lot of time trying, un elegantly, to strip off whilst running! So sleeves need to be stretchy enough to pull over my Garmin. I also have an ICE merino gilet that I found in tkmaxx ages ago - it's great because it has pockets and keeps my body warm, but I can have my arms bare once I heat up.

Also, if you have a Costco near you, they have some great cheap running gear at the moment - gloves, base layers and lightweight running jackets.

My shopping habits have changed hugely since I took up running - I now find myself heading to shops I would have avoided at all costs prior to C25K!

[useitorloseit Graduate in reply to CKC1]

And you are contributing to the economic upturn in the UK. Thank you for that, from all UK citizens!!! (PS I'm doing my bit too!)

[Suercc]

When I first heard mention of buff, I thought it was as "running in the buff"

You learn a lot here.

[poppypug Graduate in reply to Suercc]

Ha Ha , I don't do that anymore, well not since the last time I was arrested .....

Yep , A buff is the way forward , its the future xxx

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The rule-of-thumb is to always dress as though it's 10 degrees warmer than it is. You will very quickly warm up, even on cold, crisp days, and a coat is just something to take off and carry. A long sleeved top, with possibly a t shirt over, shorts or leggings (to protect the knees) and a hat and gloves if it is nippy.

Try different combinations, and get ready to wear surprisingly little, even on really cold days.

Wet weather is different again...

[ajwyld Graduate]

I added a buff, hat and gloves last year, with calf length or long leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. For me as long as my head and hands are warm the rest seems OK.

[GoogleMe Graduate]

I did start C25K wearing my mac....if I'd had a duffle coat I would probably have been wearing that. I ran on little woodland paths through wet bilberry bushes in a long knitted skirt. I look back and wonder... but then again, I know if I'd had to get gussied up before I set out it would never have happened.

[swanscot Graduate]

Just a point to note: the oft-quoted "dress as though it's 10 degrees warmer than it is" refers to 10°F. For those of us who use Celsius, that is about 5.5°C.

[frannyfran Graduate]

The general rule of thumb is dress as if it was 10 degrees warmer. Having say that, I posted about my experience last week. Here is the link.

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Hope this helps,

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Buff is the way to go. I love my buffs

I also have a lightweight hooded full front zip running top

The front zip is good because. Can take it off as I warm up without stopping. In the winter I wear a baseball cap to keep the warmth in. I have a long sleeved running top for very very cold weather but are usually ok with just short sleeves and my zipped hoodie. I go into long running tights because my legs get a bit cold in capris.

[Suercc]

Good advice thanks

[grannyjudes Graduate]

your not wearing your duffle, why ever not !!