Running gloves and other winter wear

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xsquared · 29/09/2021 11:15

I went for a run today and it was 6c outside, so I wore my new running tights but remained short-sleeved on the arms.

Felt fine most of the time and didn't feel I needed more layers but my hands still felt fairly cold.

Can anyone recommend some good running gloves please? I didn't use to run this early (6:30am), until later this year and I intend to keep it up through the winter months, so what else will I need for a winter run, please?

Thank you.

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AuntieStella · 29/09/2021 20:41

They're also good at the stage between short sleeves and long sleeves

I found the best thing for that were sleeves! I mean the ones that are a two tube set, and you wear to cover your arms when in a short sleeve tshirt but it's not cold enough for a long sleeve shirt and/or weather is variable (so all of spring and autumn!) Decathlon do good cheap ones.

Also small and easy to stuff down your tights once you've warmed up

AuntieStella · 29/09/2021 20:39

I've found that if my ears and hands are warm, then I'm likely to be comfortabkewhatever the thermometer says.

I have thin fleece gloves from Karrimor (unusualmfor me, as I rarely shop at Sports Direct because I do not approve if what I have read about their management practices)

And a rather expensive marino buff, which I wear as an ear-covering headband.

Decathlon is my usual go-to place. And Uniqlo do excellent buffs

BogRollBOGOF · 29/09/2021 17:48

Decathlon have a great cold weather range and take their hi-viz seriously.

Gloves
Light hat (cap also good for rain)
Shower proof jacket
Long sleeve tops
Thermal leggings
Buff/snood

Until it gets really cold, I like fingerless cycling gloves. They're also good at the stage between short sleeves and long sleeves.

jeffersonsam · 29/09/2021 15:31

I use Adidas unisex gloves for my running. Always choose good quality products, this will helpful to your running during the winter time. Don't choose the cheap products.

emmathedilemma · 29/09/2021 11:56

I’ve got loads of fairly cheap stretchy gloves from Decathlon that I run in. I’m often found in gloves and a T-shirt at this time of year as I get reynauds. You’ll need lights and ideally something reflective, a long sleeve thermal or base layer, waterproof jacket and a couple of buffs - good for round your ears, to keep your hair out of your face or seal the gap at the top of your jacket when it’s really cold!

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xsquared · 29/09/2021 11:26

Thanks chateau. I am keeping an open mind but I think I can safely say that where I live probably doesn't get anywhere near as cold as the mountains!

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ChateauMargaux · 29/09/2021 11:21

I have karimor ones from Sports Direct which are nice and for really cold weather I have a pair of much loved SWIX cross country ski gloves for the winter but I live in the mountains and it is properly cold here!

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