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What are you wearing to run in at the moment?

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cheapandcheerful · 03/01/2015 16:58

I'm just about to start the couch to 5k program as a complete novice and am a bit clueless about what to wear!
Today I bought a sports bra, some 3/4 length stretchy sporty legging things and a tiny sleeveless running top.
Will I be too cold? If I wear something over the top will I be too hot?
I also felt like a complete tit trying it all on in the changing room and hope I don't look ridiculous

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BikeRunSki · 03/01/2015 19:37

Sports bra
Merino wool socks
Merino wool long sleeved top
Short sleeved running top on top of cold but dry) OR showerproof running cagoule (if wet)
Running gloves

MelanieCheeks · 03/01/2015 19:36

Full length running legs, sports top, long sleeved top, buff or headband, and light gloves. If it's raining, a light jacket on top.

FruitBasedDrinkForALady · 03/01/2015 19:34

On my run yesterday, I had a thermal long sleeve base layer, a merino long sleeve and a long sleeve hi vis top, long tights, gloves and an ear warmer/headband! it was about 8 degrees,but my weather app said it was "real feel" 1 degree honest, it really did feel like 1 degree. Seems I am a cold person Blush

cathpip · 03/01/2015 19:02

I have just invested in some Karrimor lite running tights that are fleece lined, not to thick and bloody marvelous, even better they only cost £20 from the sweat shop :).

Waxlyrically · 03/01/2015 18:54

Long tights with shorts over the top for me. Coupled with a long sleeved top lightweight high viz jacket, gloves and wooly socks - really stylish! But I don't care I hate being cold.

Original poster
cheapandcheerful · 03/01/2015 18:50

Ok, I can switch the vest for a long-sleeved top but hadn't considered headwear at all. Will try to dig out one of dh's old hats!

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Mitchy1nge · 03/01/2015 18:45

more mile Vancouver thermal top (loads of colours but I mainly wear the hi vis one cos big fear of traffic on country roads etc) is saving my life at the moment

I REALLY hate the cold so will usually have another long sleeved running top with thumb holes underneath at the very least but if it's about 10c ish and up I can survive with just a vest and bra

then long running tights, with dance tights underneath if it's around freezing temp, knee high compression socks, an ear warmer and a separate buff (usually ends up round my wrist to wipe my dripping nose on but starts round neck) gloves are a must - my ears, fingers and forearms seem to suffer the most

I dreamed about running in shorts and bra last night, seems a lifetime ago! Cannot wait for summer, am a fair weather runner.

annabanana19 · 03/01/2015 17:55

I wear a sports bra, Sondico under armour, long leggings & a flashy pink vest top. Oh gloves & a headband to cover my ears too.

Sirzy · 03/01/2015 17:30

I only wear a baseball cap if it is raining (glasses wearer!) or if it is very hot

GerundTheBehemoth · 03/01/2015 17:12

Same as Sirzy, though on milder days (eg this morning, when it was about 8 degrees C here, albeit pissing down) I'll go for a short-sleeved rather than long-sleeved top. No jacket. Headgear is a baseball cap or occasionally a thin beanie hat. (Santa hat on Christmas day but that was a bit too warm really!)

ClashCityRocker · 03/01/2015 17:11

I nearly always wear full running tights coz otherwise I'd use my hairy legs as an excuse a running vest with long or short sleeves and a lightweight jacket until spring.

OhOneOhTwoOhThree · 03/01/2015 17:07

I prefer 3/4 tights even in the cold. Today I ran in a long sleeved top and a thin jacket, hat and gloves.

Sirzy · 03/01/2015 17:04

I am in long running pants and a long sleeve top (with sports bra under if course)

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 03/01/2015 17:03

I wear long tights, long sleeved top, 2 if it's cold and a jacket if it's raining. Gloves if needed and I always wear a buff with visor which keeps rain, sun, snow out of my eyes.

My short tights tend to come out about April.

eurochick · 03/01/2015 17:01

You will be freezing in just that! This time of year I wear full length running tights, sports bra, long sleeved top, thin running jacket and gloves.

If I were you, if you don't want to shell out for a jacket yet you could wear a hoodie over what you have.