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Winter running jacket

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letstryagainnow · 25/10/2022 19:47

Completed the c25k back in March and pleased to say I've kept up with the running and am really enjoying. This will be my first winter as a 'runner' and I'm trying to work out if I need a waterproof running jacket 20000 mm type , or whether to focus on just a running jacket with good high viz like the proviz which isn't properly waterproof but would give another layer and some protection. My current waterproof makes me feel like I'm running in a big bag as it's too big and I just feel sweaty in it.
I do night runs with a running club, and morning runs with running friends on weekend mornings.

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letstryagainnow · 25/10/2022 21:46

Thanks for the replies!
I'm generally somewhere between the 5 and 10K point at the moment. I have two 10ks coming up that will be my first two at this distance. I'm not fast. Tend to be out for around an hour-hour and half max. Usually run from/to home but on club running nights I'll drive to and from meeting point but really close to home.
I have a harrier running belt but haven't looked at their jackets. I did also consider the proviz gilet which looks fab. Couldn't decide if that over a long sleeve top would do the job despite me getting wet 🤔

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Doje · 25/10/2022 21:36

I've got a very thin one I got from Sainsburys yonks ago. I only use it if its chucking it down at the start of a run. It keeps the rain at bay long enough for me to warm up. It is by no means waterproof.

I wouldn't advise spending much money on one tbh. In the winter I just layer up with a long sleeve layer on under a treat wear a buff / hat.

However, I am very much only a short distance runner. I don't tend to do further than 10k at best, so I'm not out more than an hour and never get vastly uncomfortable.

squarepegleg · 25/10/2022 21:33

Oh I have a harrier hydration vest, running poles and other merch so I think their products are excellent.

Orangedaisy · 25/10/2022 21:31

Guess it also depends a bit on how far you run, how long it takes and what you do after. I am generally soaked through but that’s fine as I run from home to home so I don’t get cold as I’m not hanging round after run and straight in shower. If I hung round chatting or went for a drink with running friends it would need different clothing.

Slowgrowingelm · 25/10/2022 21:29

Those harrier jackets look good - which one do you have @Indoctro ?

squarepegleg · 25/10/2022 21:29

I don't really get on with running jackets. They're a bit boil in the bag for me.

I just get wet 🤷🏻‍♀️

As long as I can dry off quickly it's all good.

Slowgrowingelm · 25/10/2022 21:26

I have a high viz running gilet from proviz sport - if it’s not raining I run in an icebreaker, merino, running hoodie (super warm but I don’t over heat) and wear this over the top. Great for visibility and i hope to wear it over a decent waterproof - but I haven’t found one.

I have an ancient waterproof I run in, that I hate. I’ve bought two replacements over the years but haven’t been happy with either. I have seen something on finisterre that looks like it might be good. I’ll see if I can find it…

Winter running jacket
Orangedaisy · 25/10/2022 21:24

I never wear a jacket. Gloves and hat, yes, and sometimes a light fleece, but I find jackets sweaty and rustly.

Crapshopper · 25/10/2022 21:22

I have a very thin ronhill waterproof. I rarely wear it for long unless it’s absolutely pouring but it’s good for starting out in early mornings and folds down small.
also have a proviz gilet which is good for visibility in the dark

Indoctro · 25/10/2022 21:17

Check out harrier

I like there jackets

harrierrunfree.co.uk

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letstryagainnow · 25/10/2022 21:14

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