Clothes for (slow) jogging in the witner

Just back from an 11k at 10.44 min per mile. I wore Decathlon long-sleeved warm running top, Decathlon ski mid-layer jacket which went off and on, thin hat and gloves (ahem, Decathlon), and - you guessed it - Decathlon runwarm running tights. It was sunny in places but I definitely needed all that. I am finding this fascinating - I saw people out in shorts today, some not running much faster than me!

In this weather I run in a long sleeved gym top, a short sleeved one over the top, run leggings, running gloves and a woolly hat. I get hot and sweaty with the hat on but I am glad of it for the first 2 or 3 km.

I run in a bright pink lightweight zip up jacket if it is raining and like a PP a cap rather than a woolly hat to keep the rain off.

In "normal" weather I always run with a headband to catch the sweat/keep my hair out of my face/hold my headphones in my ears!

I have just bought the warmer running decathlon top a PP posted though, so looking forward to that - I did think "I have about 6 of those in the loft that I ski in" as I was pressing buy, but my running tops get smelly, so probably wouldn't want to ski in them anyway (if I ever get to go skiing again that is, but that's another story [sad face])

Minutes a mile, I should say

I think all of us are slower than 12.5mph, @lunanorth!

I’m getting a sweat on just reading that list.

Each to their own, if it works for you, then keep at it.

You’ve done bloody well, OP!

I’m a slow runner too. I may or may not have been mooching on Lijkk’s ‘slower than 12.5 mph?’ comment all bloody week

But we’re faster than the ones sitting on the couch!

Following as I have only been running for a month and don't actually have any "proper" running stuff. I am VERY slow and alternate running with walking. Today it was 4 degrees and I had leggings, t-shirt, sweatshirt, sleeveless body warmer (are they still called that?), neck muff, face mask and dd's woolly hat. Legs were a bit cold though - off to investigate winter leggings.

Gosh, I thought I was a cold jogger...that is a lot. You could look at ski thermals (reduced in Decathlon atm). I wear their mid-layers for strength training outside, and occasionally running if very cold.

I’m overweight and slow 12/13 mm but find that I don’t need hat/gloves/ fleecy leggings unless its sub zero. Yes, I might start off feeling a bit chilly when its cold ...but I generate an awful lot of heat after the first 5-10 minutes ! At the moment I’m either in a long sleeve top or base layer and tshirt ...but I often end up pushing up my sleeves by the end . I find walking socks are the best for warm feet, but just make sure there is enough room in your shoes for when your feet swell.

We could set a new trend .

That's v true MsMartini! MIL wears Merino baselayers when we walk in the park, so I can see things like that getting used. Hi-vis vests or chest lights not so much

. I have found my Decathlon warm leggings great for all this outdoor covid stuff.

I run cold too, and aim for 5° of difference not 10.
So, I wear a cotton beanie from H&M that cost 3.99, a long sleeved running top from eBay /or a Merino long sleeved baselayer if it's below 10° (also from ebay), yoga tights from tkmaxx, a sweatshirt over the top until I warm up enough (15 minutes yesterday, at 8°). I've also been wearing gloves in the last week (2.99 acrylic children's gloves from Sainsbury's).
I don't have money to spend on something I may not stick with!

Today it was 2 degrees (C) when I went out. I wore:

• Long sleeved Under Armour running top (thin)
• Thin Ronhill rain jacket
• Adidas gloves (also thin)- these are actually DH’s but I don’t mind them big.
• Thick winter leggings from Sturdy by Design
• Headband from Hygge bands
• Chest running light.

(If it’s raining, I wear a cap (rather than a hood) to keep water off my face).

Personally I prefer thin layers which I can remove if needed. I was a bit too hot today really- should’ve gone for short sleeved top under my jacket.

Layers and trial and error.

It tends to be better to be well covered all over in lighter layers than have something too thick and go hot/ cold.

My paces are variable. I can run 5k in 30 mins... I might go on trail and walk as much as I run.

I'd typically wear
A vest
Long sleeve t-shirt or light zippy jacket-top
Maybe a wind/ showerproof or in very cold weather a light fleece.
Light hat or buff, buff can be good for ears, head or neck.
Fingerless gloves. I quite like keeping gloves on after stripping spare layers.
Thicker leggings, my calf muscles don't like being cold and its easier to manage my upper body.

I try to go for layers that can go around my waist or in pockets. Warming up inside is good, I like Mr Motivator's 12 min videos on youtube. I have been known to stash layers in bushes for collection on the way home or loop locally and fling into my front garden before going further affield.

Also look out for high-viz reflective/ neon/ bright colours.

Decathlon is fantastic. Also Aldi/ Lidl do great bits and pieces if you can get the timing right.

Shoes, I'd stick with regular runners. Walking shoes have less shock absobsion. Waterproof would only get sweaty anyway hence the usually being meshy. Get the rest of your body comfortable and your feet should be fine in most winter weather.

This interests me as having done c25k in the first lockdown in March it’s my first winter ‘running’ - also slow running, I average 11 minutes per mile. I haven’t added anything extra to my running clothes since July when I bought running leggings and vests. I’m still going out in the running leggings and vests and coming home red in the face from the exertion and red on the arms from the cold which is an interesting combination. I’d assumed that as I am still red in the face I wouldn’t be needing extra layers, as I’m exercising?

Running on grass or in woods is lovely at low temps - crispy but not slippy. I live in London and most pavements are kept free from ice most of the time. I agree, it isn't often a problem.

Only weather I don’t run in is ice, snow or really high temperatures. I don’t need to fall over and I get really dehydrated and it gives me migraines.

There’s not many days of the year when it’s like that, tbh.