Seasonal gear

[Pearljamrob]

So as I’m becoming more involved with C25K, one thing I’m noticing is how old it’s getting at this time of year. I run in morning around 6am as I can do it all before work, and I do not have time in the evenings. As I’m not a seasoned pro, I wear shorts, hoodie and some gloves, but my word I was freezing!!! What’s everyone else doing to combat this? I don’t want to weigh myself down and become uncomfortable.

[BenK123 Graduate]

Hello!

I bought myself some running tights and wear a base layer type top under my shirt at this time of year.

I found Decathlon to be good value for running gear.

Ben

[CatMo13 Graduate]

Yes and I wear a woolly hat and gloves, as well as two pairs of long running tights, thermal top under my merino wool top. I got cheap ski base layers, plus a body warmer.

[Razouski]

I wear full length leggings in the cold, a vest, zip up running jacket, sometimes two ( so I can easily take them off while running and tie round my waist when I warm up), gloves and a hat or buff. I think you just have to work out what works for you. Layers are good, it’s just what to do with them if you heat up en route.

[O505k Graduate]

Definitely leggings, long sleeve top, gloves and head band I hate cold ears!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Get yourself along to Aldi.......they are selling merino base layers this week. Their gear is excellent value and I have been using it for years.

Layer up with base layer. I use compression top and pants, running trousers and long sleeved wicking t-shirt (not cotton) and gloves all from Aldi.

Add a buff, occasionally a beanie and on rare occasions a windproof jacket and you can stay warm without much weight or discomfort.

[Hidden in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Good call on the buff. Mine's been invaluable these past few weeks. Black's have some cheaper variants.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Hidden]

I have a genuine "Buff" and a cheaper option......... I can't tell the difference.

[ktsok Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

A Buff buff.

[Hidden in reply to ktsok]

Or a bluff Buff!

I've got a couple, but I'd never used them much, as I didn't think they "suited" me - really glad of them now!