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Winter Running

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ProfessionalTeaDrinker · 07/11/2020 12:51

I was just wondering if anyone had tried this jacket from decathlon www.decathlon.co.uk/p/run-warm-night-women-s-jacket-black/_/R-p-307360
and could tell me how warm it is??
This will be my first winter running where I will have less flexibility with times so will be going in the darker/colder parts of the day. I managed from January until the warmer weather in just leggings and a long sleeved (although quite thick) top but I was only going during the day. I'm generally a cold person, but I get quite hot once I'm running so I find it really difficult to judge my layers at the best of times! Yesterday, on a 'easy run' during the day was the coldest I've felt so far, although it was okay once I'd been going 10mins or so. I don't want to buy lots of unnecessary kit, but I also want to keep up going regularly so can't decide what to buy! Thanks

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MooseBeTimeForSummer · 08/11/2020 19:42

My DH runs in super cold weather (we’re in Canada). He really likes Craft clothing and runs in a pair of their x-country skiing pants during the winter. They make running tights as well craftsportswear.co.uk/collections/running/products/advance-essence-warm-tights-women

EmpressPenguin · 08/11/2020 19:38

Agree you need to warm up first - even then you'll probably be a bit cold at the start but ten minutes in, it's a different story. I personally don't like running with jackets flapping round my waist, I'd rather go out semi-warm. I read somewhere that you need to add 10 degrees to the weather forecast (celsius) when planning what to wear, and I've found that to be a good guideline, but I'm only in the north of England, not the Arctic

christinarossetti19 · 08/11/2020 19:34

I'm also a 'cold' person who gets hot when running, especially now that I'm close to menopause.

I agree with people who say it's about keeping your extremities warm - wrist warmers, gloves, hat etc rather than your core.

It does depend on how long you run for and how fast (for you). If you're planning to do long, slow runs double layers eg base layer then running top might be good.

ProfessionalTeaDrinker · 08/11/2020 19:29

So basically I just need to toughen up and brave it??😂 I suppose it might make me run faster to warm up, and I do get really hot really easily, but only when running - I'm normally feeling the cold and wearing 3 jumpers so it's kinda hard to switch that part of my brain off!

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emummy · 08/11/2020 18:16

I like a gilet and arm warmers in the winter, but more flexible.

Delatron · 08/11/2020 17:55

I just don’t get on with running jackets. I feel a bit ‘boil in the bag’. I always get too hot.

If it’s cold I wear a thermal layer and gloves but if it rains I just get wet. Still in a vest today!

MarshaBradyo · 08/11/2020 15:14

I don’t know about jackets but I’m still in shorts and tshirt

It’s very mild but also I get really hot and rarely wear much more than above even when 4 degrees (favourite temp)

TheOrigRights · 08/11/2020 15:12

It's really warm here today (Essex/Suffolk border). Short and t.shirt weather!

ProfessionalTeaDrinker · 08/11/2020 13:35

Thanks everyone! The general consensus seems to be brave it and I'll be fine, and after another sweltering run this morning, I think you're probably right! Gloves and lights added to my list! I've got a headband thingy to keep my ears warm. I'll see how I go!

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sarahc336 · 08/11/2020 10:20

Personally I'd only wear a jacket for rain purposes and I'd keep this lightweight and breathable, once you start running jackets are generally too hot.
In the winter I tend to wear gloves and sone kind of ear protection, I wear one of those stretchy neck bands as a head band and pull over my ears as your extremities will get cold and I wear full length trousers and a slightly thicker full arm top. This seems to work well, otherwise wearing anything else after 5 mins you'll just be too hot. Also I'd invest in sone good lights to wear on your arms or trainers so cars can see you. X

AuntieStella · 08/11/2020 10:19

I don't know that jacket, so can't help on the specifics

I have a jacket to wear when it is rainy or very windy. But otherwise I find that if my hands and ears are warm, then I'm OK. I like separate sleeves too.

I'm usually running where it's not too cold though (non extreme part of England). If in more challenging place, then I think a jacket is a really good idea. You can tie it round your waist if you get too hot, but it's there is you need to slow down and want to avoid chill at that point.

TheOrigRights · 08/11/2020 10:10

My tip is to make sure you are warm before you leave the house, and wear layers that can be tied around your middle.
A hat, gloves and neck buff go a long way to keeping you warm and can easily be removed (and stuffed down your top/bottoms).

EmpressPenguin · 07/11/2020 21:10

I find winter running jackets far too warm, so I stick to one or two close fitting layers on the body, plus hat, gloves and face/neck buff, absolutely essential. It's your extremities that get cold, not your body, I find. I would only wear a jacket about once a year, but I'm usually running in in the city, so its not that cold.