Winter running jacket

I have a waterproof jacket that I only wear if it's absolutely chucking it. I'm in Essex so never super cold, and my long runs are about 12 miles so I'm not out for hours.
Instead I prefer close fitting tops in the rain so they don't flap (thumb holes help)

I love my proviz cycling jacket for visibility at night but my 2 year old one rips incredibly easily and while I've used stick on nylon on the inside to repair the rips it's rather disappointing given how expensive the jacket was.

Thanks @Indoctro it looks perfect (and a lot cheaper than the one I had my eye on). I quite often run to a destination, I may not be heading home (via tube/public transport) for hours later so I do need to stay dry.

Years and years ago I had a lightweight hooded waterproof with sleeves you could take off. Very odd design, the sleeves were connected from shoulder to shoulder along my back, each arm was connected via zip. Once I got to grips with it I could unzip them on the run and tie them round my waist, kept my core dry but let out a lot of excess heat. I’ve not seen anything similar since 😆

I've run in all weathers for 15 years. I've never owned a running jacket.

For me along sleeved technical running top, with a t-shirt under when it's cold is adequate, even in the rain. They're designed to dry quickly and they do their job.

Most running jackets aren't waterproof and are too warm to run in IMO.

Good advice is to dress for the 2nd mile. You'll be chilly when you set off but if you're not, you'll feel overdressed within 10/15 mins.

I also have the Scott RC jacket but they are expensive, I use when up in the hills.

It's very waterproof and lightweight

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/sco83/scott-rc-run-waterproof-women%27s-jacket-~-aw22/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2OiaBhBSEiwAh2ZSP0EtTGt10ZICwHWm1r7cO59eAjv1cIgIv8NPYZs9cCZ5eCLhKAZPxoCAcwQAvDD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@Slowgrowingelm

This one

harrierrunfree.co.uk/collections/apparel/products/womens-exmoor-waterproof-jacket

I also have a BTR sport reflective gillet which is WAY cheaper that proviz and in my eyes much better as the back is reflective too. It's a better design.

I'm quite a sweaty Person and I wore it yesterday in pouring rain and 10 degrees and was comfortable and I did 9 miles

btrsports.co.uk/collections/womens-high-vis-clothing/products/btr-womens-reflective-cycling-running-high-vis-gilet-vest

DH has a zip top from ON Running for this exact situation. Very light, reflective, and goes in the washing machine with the rest of the sports gear.

I often run for a couple of hours.
My cold, wet weather method is wearing close fitting layers and a light jacket to delay the wet going through so I'm already warm. If it's mild, I accept the wetness. The main benefit of a waterproof/ resistant layer is keeping the windchill off.
I agree with a cap.

Bright, neon colours are good for dull weather. Reflective is useful when it's dark enough for others to put their lights on.

Decathlon normally have good options.

I've got a reflective jacket made out of that silver stuff and I've been cycling in it tonight (less exertion than running, for me anyway) and when I came back and took it off, it was wet with sweat. It doesn't seem breathable at all.

I get too hot running in a jacket, and prefer to start cold or get wet. But I recommend Decathlon for all running apparel - really good stuff, and criminally cheap for the quality.

I'd go light and cheap. If it keeps some of the wet off that's enough. Do warmth with layers rather than a jacket because then you can vary depending on need.

Remember you need to dress for mile 2 once you're warm or you'll be roasting alive and have to take things off.

I have a couple of Aldi/Lidl cycling/running jackets. They were cheap but aren't very breathable but mean I do run a bit on cold wet days. If it's warm (over 10 degrees) and wet I just get wet as I'd be sweaty in anything warmer!

I don't run in heavy rain as even in a waterproof, last time I attempted it I was soaked and ached for days afterwards.
I just have a few fleece lined tops from Decathlon in bright colours that I wear over t-shirts/long sleeved tops and layer up with a running hat/gloves/neck buffs when it's really cold. I find a light baseball cap (I have a thin Nike one) good for keeping light rain out of my face as I don't like that feeling.

Good point - a cap makes a difference for me when running in the rain

My wet weather running essentials are a cap to keep rain off my face, some sort of waterproof protection for my phone and good socks that don't rub up a blister when wet. Add a high viz gilet or top if it's gloomy and lights when fully dark. Gore Tex shoes are good for running on wet pavements (useless for serious puddles and mud though!). But I have never really got on with waterproof jackets - I'd rather be wet from rain than sweat, so I use a light jacket if I am going to running club and don't want to get wet before we start, but otherwise find it's fine to get wet. Exercise and wicking clothing does an amazing job keeping bodies warm - I did my first triathlon a few weeks ago so was literally soaked to the skin but was warm enough even on the bike ride!

I have a BTR reflective gillet which I wear over a long sleeved top (cheaper than proviz and their seconds are as good as their first if you get what I mean). It partially avoids the 'boil in a bag' feeling

btrsports.co.uk/collections/gilets?gclid=Cj0KCQjwteOaBhDuARIsADBqRejpnkyVk86bAwnUJXmBminVcjOG0BOC863bHmAbJZLv_8SkyaM7MTkaAro1EALw_wcB

I came here to ask exactly this! Do I need high viz? Do I need it to be waterproof or not bother? It seems like there's so many options. I do run on country lanes so I think I need some element that aids in "being seen".

I bought a decathlon once a few years ago. I love it, it has integrated mittens, hood and a neck band. But it's pretty warm so I can only use it is it is less than 10 degrees, the lower the better. This one

Any higher and I use another decathlon super light weight clingy jacket ( not waterproof).

I've got a yellow Ronhill one that I stole from an ex many years ago. It's fine if it's actually raining or snowing and below 5°, otherwise it's worse than the rain. I find a peaked cap to keep water out of my eyes and ears and sleeves that pull over my hands are enough to keep me warm and dryish.

I can't run in a jacket at all. They're all too sweaty and end up wet anyway. I use a high vis gilet in the dark but that's it.

I've been running for 10 years here in the countryside and in dublin where it rained all the time.

I found a wind breaker far more use than something totally waterproof. I'd get a gillet or another long sleeve top.

I don't wear reflective high viz although my trainers and leggings have flashes in, I just wear a really good head torch in the dark.

That said my long sleeve running tops are pink and orange so I can be seen against the mulchy countryside colours on the rare moments I'm running on a road.

I'd def go layers rather than a coat. I also wear a waterproof cap from amazon which stops the rain going in my eyes.

Have a lovely winter running. I'm currently injured and waiting for an MRI and can't wait to be all recovered!!

I have a rab charge and a rab spark. I can’t remember what the actual running one and what the lightweight hiking one is meant to be, but I love them both. I am the coldest person on the plant so don’t miss a heavier jacket, however i would recommend a properly waterproofed, taped seam number. It makes SUCH a difference especially on longer wetter days