What do you wear to run in the winter?

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GoodbyeRubyTuesday · 17/10/2013 11:58

I'm building up to starting Couch to 5k. I am just walking at the moment but I should be ready to start running in a few weeks.

I'm not planning to go over the top and buy lots before I've started but I really feel the cold at the moment so I don't want to make myself ill or miserable, and end up giving up just because I haven't got the proper kit.

So I was just wondering, what do you wear to run in the winter?

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cathpip · 17/10/2013 12:36

Thick running tights, gloves, ear band, vest top, t shirt and running jacket. I like to layer :)

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GoodbyeRubyTuesday · 17/10/2013 12:25

Wow moose that is cold! I meant anything below about 10

sweetheart is that just a normal thermal top or is it a special running one?

mitchy hadn't even thought about my ears, eek, buff sounds good. If my ears get too cold I often throw up when I get back in the warm

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Mitchy1nge · 17/10/2013 12:04

I've been running in 'winter' gear since the temperature dipped below 20 - I will just have to layer up once it's actually winter? long sleeved merino tops, I like the ones with zips so you can ventilate once warmed up

my main thing is a buff to cover my ears, it turns into a sweat band round my wrist after a while, gloves or at the very least long sleeves with a thumb hole. Can cope with most things if my hands and ears are warm enough, but it's the combination of wind and rain I hate and I'm going to lurk here until someone links to a truly waterproof running jacket that doesn't turn into a bin liner of sweat after a few miles

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 17/10/2013 12:03

Depends how cold it is! It gets down to -30 here but my DH still goes running!

sweetheart · 17/10/2013 12:01

I wear a long sleeve thermal top.

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