Rain and wind...

[potato_jo]

Okay, so I'm slipping behind schedule. I've been lucky so far, I've lost minimum time due to weather conditions. I've managed to sneak out between storms. But now I'm on Week 7 run 2, but haven't done run 2 because of icy streets in the morning and rain in afternoon. I'm not afraid of weather -- but I run in an old-school cotton sweat suit. Which would soak up the rain and weigh a ton...then the wind would turn me into a big frozen potato-sicle. I've got rain gear for when I go hiking, but I can't imagine running in it.

What do you wear in the rain? Brands and/or material it is made of will be most helpful. I'm not very knowledgeable about sports gear.

Thanks,

po-jo

[rewi]

I wasn't knowledgable about sports gear either - I just wear Lycra running leggings, a vest top and a running jacket - all from H&M which has a great sports section - so nothing specialist or expensive but they work a charm in the rain

[potato_jo Graduate in reply to rewi]

Thanks rewi. I'll look into H & M. I wasn't even sure where to go looking for reasonably priced decent gear. I hate shopping when I don't know exactly what I'm looking for. Now I've got places to go looking and an idea of what to get.

Cheers!

[Bluebirdrunner Graduate]

I had the same problem because i started last April and ran in a short sleeve t-shirt and three quarter length running leggings.

Was struggling with a light fleece during the winter and took to the treadmill for a bit. BUT NOW

a lovely long sleeve lightweight running

jacket (ron hill) which i wear over my t shirt. Its windproof but breathable so you don't get hot either. And its got a breast pocket on the outsude for my mp3 so i dont have to wear an armband anymore..

Plus Just bought full length running leggings as my legs have been a bit cold on the warm up walks. I think guys can get away with these too if they wear really thin shorts over the top.

Might as well invest in some gear having got to week 7 you obviously enjoy running and will carry on to graduate and beyond.

Happy shopping..

P.S running socks are brilliant too with cushioning in the right places..

[potato_jo Graduate in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thank you Jan. Your input is much appreciated. I forgot all about running socks...all this new gear! They didn't have these things (specialized gear) when I was a kid. LOL

I'll look into Ron Hill -- I don't know any good brand names, so that is most helpful. And the mp3 pocket sounds good, because I have to listen to Lara or I'll never make it. I'm afraid about the leggings...like I'm dressed as a "real runner" but I jog at sloth speed. So I'm not really a runner. But maybe...maybe it'll give me a boost: Dress like a runner - and you are a runner!

thanks again.

May the wind always be at your back.

Cheers!

potato jo

[B0bP Graduate]

I've bought my running gear from sports direct they seem to have a half decent selection that's good value made by karrimor.

I wear woolly hat, woolly gloves, running tights (haha), a long running sleeved top and a zip up running jacket.

But when I'm out in the rain I wear a lightweight waterproof jacket (like a pack a mac).

Today I wore a small rucksack with the waterproof in it in case it rained, it was handy to put the hat and gloves into when I got really warm.

Bob

[potato_jo Graduate in reply to B0bP]

Thanks Bob! I will look into Sport Direct running clothes.

I got a belt there when I first started, in the hopes that I'd get to the kind of mileage that I'll need to carry water. LOL

good idea about the rucksack too.

Cheers! potato jo