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Hi guys! I’ve finished my C25K and I’m just carrying on trying to complete my 3 runs a week running for 30 mins 😊 with it getting to winter and horrible weather, I think I’ll need to invest in something water proof! I got up this morning to run and it’s absolutely chucking down outside!

Any recommendations for something light and water proof? :)

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Fuzzotter

Decathlon.com seems to be pretty good and cheap. They are French and I think the sizes are on the small size (or I'm bigger than I think!). I've been ordering stuff with a friend if I'm not spending that much to avoid postage charges. I haven't been out and got a soaking yet!!

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GoogleMeGraduate

Nah, a nice warm towel ready for when you get back is a much better bet. People so commonly get too hot and uncomfortable in waterproof gear.

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TartancatGraduate

I've got a Ron Hill rain resistant jacket, but as GoogleMe says, it can get hot in there! I usually end up tying it round my waist- by which time I'm hot enough to find the rain refreshing. I do wear it if it's windy too.

A cap is useful to keep the rain out of your eyes, a thin neck warmer of some sort, and gloves. And I'm hoping that lot should get me through the winter!

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KatnapGraduate

Be prepared to get wet

My suggested wet weather gear?

Waterproof socks. Cold wet feet makes running unpleasant.

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Gillian1970

I don’t mind running in the rain I just hate wet feet!

Tasha99 profile image
Tasha99Graduate in reply to Gillian1970

I might invest in a pair of waterproof socks

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Gillian1970 in reply to Tasha99

Do you get waterproof socks? That would be 👍🏻

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Tasha99Graduate in reply to Gillian1970

Yes 👌🏽 seal skinz or something I think

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