Any suggestions on what to wear?
I was caught out in a downpour (with hail to add insult to injury) last week and I'm starting to think that my long sleeved t-shirt doesn't cut the mustard. Although I'm really glad that I'd decided to take a woolly hat with me.
Having been laid up for most of last autumn/ winter, I don't have much experience of running in these conditions.
If they sell thin wool tops, I'd recommend that. Last year, I did quite a few cold and wet runs here in Oslo wearing a wool top, and I felt a lot less wet than if I'd worn something technical. Wool also does a better job of retaining heat. So far this season, I've gone for a combination of a wool top and a thin running jacket. I'd also swap out the woolly hat with a cap. The brim helps keep the rain out of your eyes, and you don't notice the rain as much.
I’d recommend a light running jacket over a T-shirt SkiMonday, like I wore at Eastville parkrun when we met. Mine is Ronhill and I’m really pleased with it.
I have a thin lightweight Nike jacket that I wear on rainy days - especially if it's windy too
I’ve never had a waterproof jacket but I’ve got a light weight hooded jacket and I wear a running tee or vest under that. As long as you keep running you’re ok, so go for an out and back run so you’re not walking home in the wet
If you’re running on mountain or fell then that’s different
I spent quite a bit on an extremely lightweight OMM jacket. Even in that I get too hot. I can’t stand it. I just embrace the rain and cold. How anyone can wear a hat ever when running is beyond me. Last year I wore a T-shirt over a base layer sometimes but I just get too hot so this year I’ve invested in long sleeved T-shirts so I can still only wear one layer. Gloves - can’t stand those either no matter how cold it is.
I have a thin, breathable & waterproof(cycling) jacket. I wear different layers under it depending on the temperature.
In very cold weather, I have a thicker jacket, but rarely use that.
When it's cold and wet I'll use a long sleeve base layer and a thin jacket. I'll put a hat on and wear gloves until I warm up. It's very important to know the differences between all of us. I don't sweat much, I'm naturally slim and I can put a layer on that somebody else would feel uncomfortable with. Likewise, in the summer heat (I mean 30c plus), I'm in my element. Some avoid that but I specifically choose my runs when the heat is on. Experiment, is the best way forward. I've written more about running apparel on my blog, runmrrun.com, check it out!
In summer, I go for shorts and a long-sleeved t-shirt (easily converted into a short sleeve by pulling the arms up). In winter, it's track suit trousers, slightly thicker t-shirt snd wooly hat.
As a test, I tried adding a cagoule. It worked OK but I had to take my hat off and roll the sleeves up. At around 9 degrees, I think it was a bit too warm for that. I also found that carrying anything in the pockets (such as the aforementioned hat) was annoying because it kept bashing against me (had the cagoule undone to keep cool).
Anyhow, think I'll invest in a lightweight (showerproof) jacket and save it for when it's really cold and wet.
I like the hat because it gives me some reassurance going out when it's cold and dark. It's also easy to remove (and just carry if necessary). Besides, with a noticeable absence of flowing locks, I need something when it's windy.
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